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Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns
Jamie Raskin targets football body’s proposed commercial sell-off and links to Trump administration…
AI chatbots are now better than humans at romance scams – and that’s scary
Romance scams are one of the oldest cons in the online world, but they continue to pull in new victims...…
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.…
Another Zohran Mamdani 'Affordability' Scam: Make Takeout Cost More, Then Declare Victory
Zohran Mamdani called it an affordability win, but New Yorkers ordering takeout paid for it.…
How to Stop Scammers From Showing You Ads on Your Android After Every Phone Call
Android users are being targeted with an ad fraud scam, and you can do something about it.…
How to buy second-hand PC hardware without getting scammed — essential rules of engagement for finding used parts and machines in an inflated market
Avoid scams, scams, and even more scams.…
Online scams cost Americans almost $150B last year – 7x more than reported
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) estimates that online scams cost Americans almost $150 billion last year – seven times...…
Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported
A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud easier to spread.…
Hilarious: You Won't Believe the Scam the DNC Fell For
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has a lot of issues.…
Scammers fake it ‘til they make it with bogus goods — and we’re all paying the price
Counterfeiting is popping like that old $2 bill. $500 billion lost yearly in nearly every manufacturing sector.…
Scammers Are Impersonating Spotify to Steal Your Credit Card Info
A new email is circulating alerting users to supposed payment issues, prompting them to hand over their credit card details as well as Spotify login credentials.…
A personalized scam [AI-enabled] is coming for you
Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres
Junta-backed bill targets syndicate bosses with life in prison and capital punishment.…
US Seeks Extradition of Six Kenyans Over Email-Scam Fraud on Government
The US is seeking to extradite six Kenyans accused of a business email compromise fraud that targeted US government agencies and universities.…
Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences
Myanmar's parliament approves death penalty for online scam offenses amid rising cybercrime and ongoing civil unrest.…
Mumbai man loses ₹1.64 crore to scammers, mistakes real cops for fake ones during rescue
The victim finally relented when 3 members of the society and a team of cops, who brought along another victim of cyber fraud, spelled out the reality for him. | India News…
1 scam reported in Glen Burnie for week ending July 18, 2026
The Better Business Bureau reported 1 scam in Glen Burnie for the week ending July 18, 2026.…
Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the co…
KASH PATEL: Global partners are joining Trump's FBI to take down scam empires for good
FBI Director Kash Patel details how Operation Sand Dollar, Operation Zephyr Exodus, and global law enforcement partners are dismantling scam centers.…
She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.…
Chhattisgarh public service commission ex-Chairman arrested in money laundering case related to recruitment scam
Former CGPSC Chairman Taman Singh Sonwani arrested for money laundering tied to recruitment scam and question paper leaks.…
China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: Report
Extradited to China from Cambodia six months ago, Chen faces a fresh charge that could lead to him facing the death penalty.…
Apple Responds to App Store Scam Lawsuit Involving Fake Bitcoin Wallet
Apple is facing a new lawsuit from three customers who allegedly lost a combined $1.8 million after falling victim to a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store, according to a com…
Albany NY Locksmiths: Beware of Scams!
Albany NY Locksmiths: Beware of Scams!…
EXCLUSIVE: How police officer guarding Villa gates scammed alleged coup plotters, facilitated advance inspections
This latest installment of the PREMIUM TIMES reporting series on a failed coup plot against President Tinubu reveals how a police officer assigned to guard gates and escort VIPs at…
Armenia: interscambio estero stabile nel primo semestre a 8,41 miliardi di euro
China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: report
Extradited from Cambodia six months ago, Chen faces fresh count that could lead to the death penalty.…
Tips for avoiding scams on Facebook Marketplace
Online scammers steal B177m in one week
Online scammers stole more than 177 million baht from victims across Thailand in a single week, with fake shopping and service offers still the most widespread and costly cybercrim…
ED Attaches 9 More Properties Worth ₹3.48 Crore In Ongoing Money Laundering Investigation Into Indore Municipal Corporation Fake Bill Scam
The fraudulently obtained funds were subsequently withdrawn in cash, distributed among contractors, public servants and other beneficiaries, transferred to related entities, interm…
FIR in alleged KPSC scam: OMR answer sheet tampering, nepotism, question paper leak, corruption alleged
The Vidhana Soudha Police have registered an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission’s recruitment process for 400 veterinary offic…
Signs that work-from-home job is a scam
Retired 67-Year-Old Man Loses ₹3.91 Crore In Fake Stock Scam, Bhopal
The fraud came to light when the app displayed his investment as having grown to an unbelievable Rs 62.31 billion. However, when he attempted to withdraw the amount, the fraudsters…
Discord Crypto Casino Scam
Context Discord Crypto Casino Scam, also called Discord Crypto Exit Scam, Four Image Discord scam or sometimes called MrBeast $2,500 Crypto Scam represents…
Two foreign nationals arrested in ₹20 lakh fake currency scam in Hyderabad; ₹10 lakh recovered
Two foreign nationals arrested in ₹20 lakh fake currency scam; police recovered ₹10 lakh and incriminating evidence.…
Uncovering Fraud: Blockchain Forensics for Report Scammed Funds (RSF)
Uncovering Fraud: Blockchain Forensics for Report Scammed Funds (RSF)…
NordVPN’s New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams
Scam calls and text are rampant, and there's no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.…
Feeding Our Future scammer CRIES in court before being sentenced for bribing juror with $120,000
Farah pleaded guilty to one count of bribing a juror.…
Tickets to nowhere: Haitian refugees fall prey to travel scams
The National Police Association Endorses the STOP Scams Against Seniors Act - Morningstar
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android
HangUp brings NordVPN's caller-screening tech to anyone with a free account, no paid subscription needed…
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.…
Kitboga manipulates AI scam call into hallucination
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.…
Japan pledges cooperation with ASEAN, China, S. Korea on energy, scams
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok’s advertising system to defraud Nigerians
The apparent moderation gaps are providing fraudsters with a powerful channel to reach potential victims and lend credibility to their fraudulent schemes through sponsored placemen…
Govt. land records found in private farmhouse, probe ordered into ‘land scam’ in Karnataka
Recent raids by the Karnataka Lokayukta found a huge cache of government land revenue records pertaining to Kolar district at a private person’s farmhouse, leading to a suo motu ca…
Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers
Cambodia has come under significant international pressure over scam compounds, including from both the US and China.…
Raided Myanmar Scam Compounds
The scam industry in Myanmar is morphing and heading into the jungle rather than disappearing since a crackdown began.…
Housing scam rocks wealthy California enclave — as officials issue warning
Officials in Orange County urged residents to watch out for rental property scams circulating on social media on Monday.…
Tech support scam caused massive data breach at Australian airline Qantas
It’s possible to leak PII describing 5.7 million people without breaching privacy rules…
Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money
Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from…
Musk and Altman Sling Scam Accusations Following Apple Lawsuit - PYMNTS.com
Musk and Altman Sling Scam Accusations Following Apple Lawsuit PYMNTS.com…
Interpol and law enforcement agencies arrest 5,811 suspects and seize $293M in an operation combating social engineering scams and fraud across 97 countries (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer)
Sergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer : Interpol and law enforcement agencies arrest 5,811 suspects and seize $293M in an operation combating social engineering scams and fraud across 9…
Trader loses $1M to onchain scammers via phishing token approval
The rise in onchain phishing scams highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and user education in decentralized finance. The post Trader loses $1M to onchain scamm…
Fake Booking.com travel credit scam targets travelers
A fake Booking.com phishing email offers a $500 travel credit using your real name, a tight deadline and a dangerous "Redeem Now" button to steal logins.…
GINGRICH, JINDAL: Seniors deserve to age at home without scams draining Medicare dollars
Trump's push to help seniors age in place faces a critical threat as fraud networks exploit Medicare home health and hospice programs nationwide.…
Fake Verizon fraud call nearly stole his account
A fake Verizon fraud call nearly led to an account takeover when a scammer used text verification and device changes to steal a Texas man's access.…
Horsewood (USA and Canada) Scam or Legit Male Performance Supplement?
FBI warns Microsoft users about passwordless scam
The FBI warns about Kali365, a phishing scam targeting Microsoft 365 accounts that can bypass multifactor authentication using device code tricks.…