Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuseHundreds of trafficking victims are reportedly held in scam compounds across the Thai-Myanmar border, subjected to abuse and forced to commit online fraud.
Thousands rescued from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar as Thailand launches huge crackdownMyanmar has rescued about 7,000 individuals from illegal call centres and is combating transnational online crime syndicates.
The Pig Butchering Invasion Has BegunPig butchering scams have expanded globally, driven by organized crime and resulting in significant financial damage and humanitarian issues.
Thousands rescued from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar as Thailand launches huge crackdownMyanmar has rescued about 7,000 individuals from illegal call centres and is combating transnational online crime syndicates.
The Pig Butchering Invasion Has BegunPig butchering scams have expanded globally, driven by organized crime and resulting in significant financial damage and humanitarian issues.
Lawyer conned out of more than 750,000 in romance scam involving diamonds and a fake Irish law firmA US lawyer was scammed over €750,000 in a romance fraud involving a non-existent diamond import scheme.
3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safeThe holiday season increases email scams, prompting users to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect themselves.
Airbnb urges holidaymakers to be vigilant amid AI-generated image scamsScams related to holiday bookings are a major concern in the UK, prompting warnings and tips from Airbnb.
3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safeThe holiday season increases email scams, prompting users to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect themselves.
Airbnb urges holidaymakers to be vigilant amid AI-generated image scamsScams related to holiday bookings are a major concern in the UK, prompting warnings and tips from Airbnb.
Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto SchemesBad actors use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate websites for scams, leveraging techniques to manipulate and deceive users.
U.S. and Dutch Authorities Dismantle 39 Domains Linked to BEC Fraud NetworkLaw enforcement dismantled 39 domains linked to a Pakistani online fraud marketplace known as Saim Raza, disrupting major phishing and identity theft operations.
Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammersOver £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.
Google launches a regular scams and fraud advisoryGoogle has launched an online fraud advisory to combat increasing scams and raise awareness among individuals and organizations.
India wants all banking to happen at bank.in domainIndia's Reserve Bank introduces dedicated second-level domains to enhance trust and security in the financial services sector.
New Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox Warning-Do Not Use These WebsitesInternet users are at risk from fake online stores that mislead and steal money through malicious links and counterfeit product listings.
Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto SchemesBad actors use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate websites for scams, leveraging techniques to manipulate and deceive users.
U.S. and Dutch Authorities Dismantle 39 Domains Linked to BEC Fraud NetworkLaw enforcement dismantled 39 domains linked to a Pakistani online fraud marketplace known as Saim Raza, disrupting major phishing and identity theft operations.
Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammersOver £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.
Google launches a regular scams and fraud advisoryGoogle has launched an online fraud advisory to combat increasing scams and raise awareness among individuals and organizations.
India wants all banking to happen at bank.in domainIndia's Reserve Bank introduces dedicated second-level domains to enhance trust and security in the financial services sector.
New Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox Warning-Do Not Use These WebsitesInternet users are at risk from fake online stores that mislead and steal money through malicious links and counterfeit product listings.
Spanish police arrest six members of gang for selling nonexistent puppiesSpanish police arrested six members of a fraudulent online gang that swindled over 150,000 from puppy buyers by selling nonexistent dogs.
JetBlue encounters fraud as it begins accepting payments via VenmoJetBlue is the first airline to accept Venmo payments for flight bookings, but faces challenges with online fraud and impersonation.
Words matter: Changing the language of online fraudChanging the narrative around fraud can empower victims and hold fraudsters accountable.
INTERPOL Pushes for "Romance Baiting" to Replace "Pig Butchering" in Scam DiscourseInterpol advocates for using 'romance baiting' instead of 'pig butchering' to avoid dehumanizing fraud victims.
Words matter: Changing the language of online fraudChanging the narrative around fraud can empower victims and hold fraudsters accountable.
INTERPOL Pushes for "Romance Baiting" to Replace "Pig Butchering" in Scam DiscourseInterpol advocates for using 'romance baiting' instead of 'pig butchering' to avoid dehumanizing fraud victims.
Banks and the federal government point fingers as Americans lose billions to online scamsThe American Bankers Association is calling for federal action to combat online financial fraud amidst increasing liabilities for banks.
Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer MagazineFrench mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.
Hundreds complain 'NeedTags' leads drivers to believe it's the DMV, adds surprise feesMany drivers are misled into using third-party DMV websites without knowing they will face extra fees.
Banks and the federal government point fingers as Americans lose billions to online scamsThe American Bankers Association is calling for federal action to combat online financial fraud amidst increasing liabilities for banks.
Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer MagazineFrench mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.
Hundreds complain 'NeedTags' leads drivers to believe it's the DMV, adds surprise feesMany drivers are misled into using third-party DMV websites without knowing they will face extra fees.
Urgent warning over WFH job scams as victims lose THOUSANDSOnline job scams are targeting job seekers, often leading them to significant financial losses.
Watch Out! Facebook Car Detailing Scams Are on the RiseBeware of Facebook scams for car detailing services that request upfront payments disguised as deposits.
Urgent warning over WFH job scams as victims lose THOUSANDSOnline job scams are targeting job seekers, often leading them to significant financial losses.
Watch Out! Facebook Car Detailing Scams Are on the RiseBeware of Facebook scams for car detailing services that request upfront payments disguised as deposits.
Man and woman arrested in south Dublin as part of alleged money laundering probeDublin Gardaí are investigating a large-scale money laundering operation linked to international online fraud, resulting in significant asset seizures.
How Google's new partnership will uncover and disrupt online scamsGoogle has launched the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to combat online scams through a collaborative information-sharing initiative with multiple partners.
Thief steals $1.2 million from Saratoga residentRising cases of residential burglary and theft indicate worsening security issues in communities.Social media scams represent a serious threat, exemplified by the $1.2 million fraud case.
Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraudYounger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.
Thief steals $1.2 million from Saratoga residentRising cases of residential burglary and theft indicate worsening security issues in communities.Social media scams represent a serious threat, exemplified by the $1.2 million fraud case.
Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraudYounger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.
In another rental scam, at least 35 people in Kitchener, Ont., out total of $40K as police investigate | CBC NewsOnline rental scams in Canada have resulted in significant financial loss for victims like Suraj Thomas.Despite precautions, potential renters can still fall prey to scams that seem legitimate at first.
Meta's Blind Spot: How Scammers Run Free On Facebook While Victims Pay the Price | HackerNoonThe 'SCAMMERS LIST UPDATE' group is a deceptive scam preying on victims of online fraud.
Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His FaceTom Hanks warns against online deepfake scams using his identity to promote fraudulent products, urging people to protect their money.
Meta's Blind Spot: How Scammers Run Free On Facebook While Victims Pay the Price | HackerNoonThe 'SCAMMERS LIST UPDATE' group is a deceptive scam preying on victims of online fraud.
Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His FaceTom Hanks warns against online deepfake scams using his identity to promote fraudulent products, urging people to protect their money.
How west Africa's online fraudsters moved into sextortionThe rise of internet connectivity in West Africa enabled the growth of various online scams, evolving from Nigerian prince letters to complex digital fraud schemes.
Social media giants must help us clamp down on soaring fraud, says bank bossTech companies like Facebook need to take responsibility in combating online fraud epidemic to protect users.
Savannah's book became part of a copycat scam. How to spot AI-generated, or fake, books onlineScammers use AI to sell fake booksAuthors and readers are falling victim to fake books online