
Georgian Charged for Running Phishing Scam Targeting NBA, NFL Players, While in Federal Custody
A federal grand jury has indicted Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a Georgia man accused of running a phishing scam that targeted professional athletes in the NBA and NFL while he was in federal prison. Prosecutors say the scheme allowed him to gain access to victims’ Apple accounts, steal financial information, and carry out fraudulent transactions. According to the indictment, the alleged phishing scam involved impersonating both an adult film star and Apple customer support representatives to trick athletes into sharing their login credentials and multi-factor authentication codes. Authorities say the stolen information was then used to access accounts and make unauthorized purchases. Federal prosec...