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GIZMODO

Con Artists Posing as Ice Agents Are Using WhatsApp to Bilk Vulnerable People Out of Their Savings

As mass deportations continue, scam complaints soar.…

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#ice#scams#whatsapp
THE HINDU — TOP

Harish Rao alleges ₹5,000 cr. scam in HAM roads’ tenders

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NEW YORK POST

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 …

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THE HINDU — TOP

Scammers impersonate Nilgiris Collector, case registered

Cyber Crime police investigate scammers impersonating Nilgiris Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru in a money extortion attempt.…

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#cyber crime#impersonation
R/CSCAREERQUESTIONS

DO NOT TRY INTERVlEW CODER - IT'S A SCAM!!

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THE HINDU — TOP

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.…

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YAHOO SPORTS

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 …

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#atalanta#genoa#serie a
HACKER NEWS (NEWEST)

U.S. Seizes $15B in Bitcoin in Crypto 'Scam' Crackdown

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REDSTATE

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.…

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CALIFORNIA POST

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…

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#healthcare fraud#hospice fraud#medicare fraud
REDSTATE

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.…

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R/BITCOIN

Am I Being Scammed?

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THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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.…

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#fake job scams#online job platforms#ai-generated ads
CRYPTO BRIEFING

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.…

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#cryptocurrency#openai#elon musk
MASHABLE

Taylor Swift and Rihanna TikTok scams are surging

Don't. Click. The. Links.…

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#artificial intelligence#tiktok#scams
GOOGLE NEWS

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.…

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TOM'S HARDWARE

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.…

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COMMSRISK

Repatriated Scammers Are a Security Risk, Says Kenyan Government

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#human trafficking#online scams#kenya
MARKETWATCH — TOP STORIES

Scammers are targeting student-loan borrowers trying to make payments. Do this to protect yourself.

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TOM'S HARDWARE

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.…

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#cryptocurrency#crypto atms#scams
NEW YORK POST

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.…

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#art fraud#forgery#wire fraud
TECHMEME

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.…

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#sony#ps4#ps5
NEWSWEEK

'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.…

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#scam pacs#political fundraising#midterm elections
THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Where your money ends up after a scam

Scammers are using verified Canadian bank accounts to launder money…

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#cybercrime#money laundering#scams
THE BLAZE

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…

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#h1b fraud#texas#sara gonzales unfiltered
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

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.…

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#philippines#pogo#cybercrime
DAILYCALLER

Vance Blasts Walz Taking Credit For Busting Scammers After Turning Blind Eye For Years

'Walz let this fraud happen under his watch'…

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#welfare fraud#jd vance#tim walz
BBC NEWS — WORLD

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?…

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#digital fraud#cybersecurity#responsible banking
THE DAILY SIGNAL

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…

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HINDUSTAN TIMES — TOP

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…

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#madras high court#cbi probe#money laundering
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

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.…

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THE HINDU — TOP

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.…

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#madras high court#cbi probe#transformer procurement scam
HINDUSTAN TIMES — TOP

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…

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#cyber fraud#digital arrest scams#whatsapp
REDDIT

Partner of Trump-Backed World Liberty Linked to Sanctioned Cambodian Scam Company: Report

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SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

‘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.…

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#mo li#hong kong#scam warning
R/SMALLBUSINESS

Small Business Website Scam?

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HACKER NEWS (NEWEST)

Canada govt plans crypto ATM ban to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians

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NEW YORK POST

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.…

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#hospice fraud#medicare fraud#california
DECRYPT

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…

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#cryptocurrency fraud#bitcoin scam#elder financial abuse
R/LEARNPROGRAMMING

Est-ce que Aivancity est une vraie école ou du scam ?

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GOOGLE NEWS

'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.…

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ANDROID AUTHORITY

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.…

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#verizon scam#app notification fraud#identity theft
MARKETWATCH.COM - TOP STORIES

‘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.”…

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FORTUNE

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.…

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#social media scams#ftc report#meta platforms
TECHRADAR

Hackers exploit Robinhood account creation tool to launch worrying phishing scam

The vulnerability has since been fixed and the malicious landing page is offline.…

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#phishing scam#robinhood#cybersecurity
PCMAG

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 …

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#scams#social media fraud#facebook
ENGADGET

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.…

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#social media scams#ftc#cybersecurity
STRAITS TIMES — WORLD

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…

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#black axe#cybercrime#romance scams
TECHRADAR

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.…

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#fake gpu#hardware scam#nvidia rtx 4090
R/IPHONE

Watching my mom get scammed by "sketchy phone accessory shops" is becoming a painful hobby

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DIGITAL TRENDS

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 …

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#social media scams#consumer fraud#ftc report
YAHOO FINANCE

Worldcoin In Trouble? Sam Altman Faces Scam Allegations From ZachXBT and Elon Musk

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WALLSTREETBETS

Scam Altman on his way to Starbucks after popping the AI bubble

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GOOGLE NEWS

'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.…

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CYBERSECURITY

Consumers lost 2.1B to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports

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MASHABLE

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.…

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#phishing scam#cybersecurity#fomo
HINDUSTAN TIMES — TOP

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…

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#digital arrest scams#whatsapp#cybercrime
COINTELEGRAPH

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…

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#phishing#robinhood#gmail
TIMES OF INDIA — TOP

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.…

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#google#phishing scam#microsoft teams
TECHMEME

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…

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#social media scams#ftc report#facebook fraud