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Con Artists Posing as Ice Agents Are Using WhatsApp to Bilk Vulnerable People Out of Their Savings
As mass deportations continue, scam complaints soar.…
Harish Rao alleges ₹5,000 cr. scam in HAM roads’ tenders
Mamdani’s ‘citizen engagement’ scam is nothing but taxpayer-funded astroturf
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is burning city cash to stage angry crowds to demand the Rent Guidelines Board — already controlled by his appointees! — make good on his rent-freeze campaign …
Scammers impersonate Nilgiris Collector, case registered
Cyber Crime police investigate scammers impersonating Nilgiris Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru in a money extortion attempt.…
DO NOT TRY INTERVlEW CODER - IT'S A SCAM!!
Bengal Minister Sujit Bose appears before ED for questioning in civic body recruitment scam
Bengal Minister Sujit Bose questioned by ED in civic recruitment scam ahead of re-election bid for Bidhannagar seat.…
PREDICTED LINE-UPS | Atalanta vs Genoa
Hoping to move further clear of the dropzone, Genoa travel to Bergamo to face European spot chasers Atalanta this weekend. Atalanta’s European hopes took major dents in their last …
U.S. Seizes $15B in Bitcoin in Crypto 'Scam' Crackdown
Ultimate Mic Drop: Zeldin Kills the Green New Scam
EPA's Lee Zeldin challenges climate alarmism and exposes Green New Deal flaws with sharp congressional testimony.…
California scammers on notice as feds launch West Coast fraud strike force’
West Coast scammers are on notice as the Department of Justice launched a sweeping crackdown on healthcare fraud — including the hospice schemes that have plagued Los Angeles. Offi…
New DOJ Strike Force Targets $Billion Health Scams in AZ, NV, CA
DOJ launches West Coast Strike Force to combat billion-dollar health care fraud in AZ, NV, and CA.…
Am I Being Scammed?
Fake job scams are on the rise. Here’s what to look out for
Jobs platforms are being inundated with fake job ads generated by artificial intelligence, costing jobseekers time and money.…
Musk says most crypto coins are scams as OpenAI ICO plans surface in court
Elon Musk criticizes the crypto market as scams surface amid legal battles with OpenAI over ICO plans and corporate restructuring.…
Taylor Swift and Rihanna TikTok scams are surging
Don't. Click. The. Links.…
Elon Musk likes Bitcoin—but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams - Fortune
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days — new DRM policy only checks once for license to combat against refund scams
After the initial check, the license turns permanent.…
Repatriated Scammers Are a Security Risk, Says Kenyan Government
Scammers are targeting student-loan borrowers trying to make payments. Do this to protect yourself.
Tennessee bans crypto ATMs that have become 'payment portal of choice for scammers' — second state to restrict machines after Indiana
This should make it harder for crypto scammers to take money from their victims.…
Father-daughter duo sold fake Banksys and Warhols to NYC’s art houses in $2M scam
On Tuesday, the duo pleaded guilty to defrauding their victims — including some of New York City’s most prominent fine art auction houses — of at least $2 million.…
Sony confirms that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require a one-time online license check "to confirm the game's license", likely to combat refund scams (Gabe Gurwin/GameSpot)
By Gabe Gurwin / GameSpot. View the full context on Techmeme.…
'Scam PACs' Warning Issued Ahead of Midterms
"Scam PACs remain a constant threat in today's environment," said Michael Beckel, the director of money in politics reform at advocacy group Issue One.…
Where your money ends up after a scam
Scammers are using verified Canadian bank accounts to launder money…
Come along with Sara Gonzales as she busts ANOTHER alleged H-1B visa scam in Texas
From suspicious visa filings for market research analysts at a day care to a whistleblower’s allegations of cash for visas and misused government funds, Sara dives deeper into susp…
Can Philippines’ new anti-Pogo playbook rein in fast-moving scam hubs?
The new inter-agency rules aim to give investigators a framework tailored to Pogo-linked crime and support a coordinated response.…
Vance Blasts Walz Taking Credit For Busting Scammers After Turning Blind Eye For Years
'Walz let this fraud happen under his watch'…
Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back
The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?…
Wigs, Makeup, and Millions: Ex-College Star Pleads Guilty in Wild NFL Impersonation Scam
A former college football national champion pleaded guilty to involvement in a $19.8 million fraud scandal for impersonating NFL players—wearing wigs and makeup in some cases to fo…
Madras HC orders CBI probe into alleged money laundering in procuring transformers
The bench directed the State Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) that had been probing the matter until now, to “hand over” all papers and records related to the ca…
Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed as they ask too many questions: police
Despite all races being equally targeted, ethnic Indians lost the least because they would keep questioning until the scammers gave up.…
Madras High Court orders CBI probe into ₹397-crore transformer procurement during Senthilbalaji’s tenure
Madras High Court orders CBI investigation into ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam during V. Senthilbalaji's tenure as Electricity Minister.…
WhatsApp may block devices linked to digital arrest scams: Centre tells SC
The platform has also agreed to consider retaining data of deleted accounts for a minimum of 180 days, as required under the Information Technology Rules| India News…
Partner of Trump-Backed World Liberty Linked to Sanctioned Cambodian Scam Company: Report
‘No funds raised’ after father’s death, paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li warns of scams
Dancer’s father died after revealing on Facebook that he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.…
Small Business Website Scam?
Canada govt plans crypto ATM ban to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians
SoCal couple busted in alleged multimillion-dollar hospice scam plead not guilty
A Southern California psychiatrist and his wife pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges accusing them of carrying out a multimillion-dollar hospice fraud scheme.…
Woman Gets 71 Months in Prison Over Bitcoin Investment Fraud Targeting Elderly Victims
Federal prosecutors secured a prison term for a Saipan woman who defrauded elderly victims through a fake Bitcoin investment scheme…
Est-ce que Aivancity est une vraie école ou du scam ?
'We believe it's real': My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam? - Morningstar
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Don’t fall for the Verizon ‘loyalty’ scam that’s putting $1,500 iPads in the mail
Scammers are abusing Verizon’s own app notifications to push fake loyalty deals, tricking users into accepting a scam that looks legit.…
‘We believe it’s real’: My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam?
“Now they are deducting that amount from her account.”…
Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined
More than two-thirds of the total amount lost came from Meta-owned apps, according to the Federal Trade Commission.…
Hackers exploit Robinhood account creation tool to launch worrying phishing scam
The vulnerability has since been fixed and the malicious landing page is offline.…
This Social Network Was the Primary Hunting Ground for Scammers in 2025
Sorry, Meta. Scammers love using Facebook to pull off their investment and romance scams, contributing to a staggering $2.1 billion in social media-related losses for Americans in …
The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025
Cryptocurrency and AI scams hit Americans hard last year too.…
Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland
BRUSSELS, April 28 - Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol…
Fake GPUs have gotten so good, even a repair expert was initially fooled by this scam Nvidia RTX 4090 — so be careful out there
'This is the best scam I've ever seen': repair expert can't believe how good this fake Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU is.…
Watching my mom get scammed by "sketchy phone accessory shops" is becoming a painful hobby
Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year
FTC data shows consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, with Facebook driving the highest reported losses and investment, shopping, and romance scams leading the …
Worldcoin In Trouble? Sam Altman Faces Scam Allegations From ZachXBT and Elon Musk
Scam Altman on his way to Starbucks after popping the AI bubble
'We believe it's real': My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam? - Morningstar
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Consumers lost 2.1B to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports
New phishing scam targets your FOMO with fake party invitations
Be on the lookout for vague party invites in your inbox from long-distance accquaintances.…
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SC
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SC| India News…
Scammers use Gmail dot alias trick to spoof Robinhood in phishing scam
Robinhood users have been reporting a new phishing email sent directly from Robinhood's email server, with security researchers pointing to Gmail’s dot alias feature and flaws in R…
Google issues new 'warning' in Microsoft Teams chat invitations and helpdesk scam
Tech News News: Google has warned about a new cybercrime group that uses Microsoft Teams chat invitations and fake helpdesk messages to steal credentials and deploy m.…
FTC: Americans reported losing $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, including $794M to scams that started on Facebook, more than on any other platform (Scott Younker/Tom's Guide)
Scott Younker / Tom's Guide : FTC: Americans reported losing $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, including $794M to scams that started on Facebook, more than on any other platform…