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Irish 'Tinder Swindler' arrested in Dublin after multiple women allegedly scammed

The arrest of a man in Dublin highlights the growing issue of romance fraud via dating apps.
Social media played a key role in exposing the alleged criminal activities of the Tinder Swindler.
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Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals.

O2 deploys AI granny against scammers

O2 has created an AI, named Daisy, to distract and frustrate phone scammers by mimicking human conversation.

How one man's decision not to work from home saved him from losing $18K to scammers

A man's decision to go into the office helped him thwart a scam attempt that nearly cost him over $18,000.

Beware of fake online Scala courses

Beware of fraudulent activities in the Scala community related to online courses.
Ensure to access official and trustworthy sources for Scala online courses.

Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals.

O2 deploys AI granny against scammers

O2 has created an AI, named Daisy, to distract and frustrate phone scammers by mimicking human conversation.

How one man's decision not to work from home saved him from losing $18K to scammers

A man's decision to go into the office helped him thwart a scam attempt that nearly cost him over $18,000.

Beware of fake online Scala courses

Beware of fraudulent activities in the Scala community related to online courses.
Ensure to access official and trustworthy sources for Scala online courses.
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Police warn of extortion scam in GTA involving threatening calls, texts from U.S. phone numbers | CBC News

Toronto police warn of a growing fraud and extortion scam in the GTA involving threats via calls and texts from U.S. numbers.

7 On Your Side report on $50K crypto scam catches CA officials' attention

An 83-year-old woman lost nearly $50,000 in a crypto scam, raising concerns about the effectiveness of California's regulations on crypto transactions.

1,500 fake football tickets 'hard pill to swallow'

Football ticket scams are on the rise, leading to significant financial losses for fans.
Matty Orme's story underscores the dangers of purchasing tickets from unreliable sources. The scam has a broader impact on multiple sports.
#cybersecurity

This Terrifying New Email Scam Is Stealing People's Money

Always verify unknown email addresses for legitimacy to prevent falling victim to scams.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

Over £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.

The 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to trick Brits

Travelers need to be cautious of risky URLs when planning holidays to popular destinations

Malden police warn of scam targeting high school students

Students at Malden High School targeted by scam promising jobs, police warn.

Welcome to Scam World

In a world inundated with digital communication channels, it's crucial to be vigilant and discerning about the information and opportunities that come our way.

This Terrifying New Email Scam Is Stealing People's Money

Always verify unknown email addresses for legitimacy to prevent falling victim to scams.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

Over £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.

The 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to trick Brits

Travelers need to be cautious of risky URLs when planning holidays to popular destinations

Malden police warn of scam targeting high school students

Students at Malden High School targeted by scam promising jobs, police warn.

Welcome to Scam World

In a world inundated with digital communication channels, it's crucial to be vigilant and discerning about the information and opportunities that come our way.
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How to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs

Job scammers increasingly impersonate recruiters exploiting online job search platforms, causing distress to job seekers.

Top 5 Complex Crypto Scams to Watch Out for in 2024 | HackerNoon

As crypto awareness increases, so do the sophistication and risk of scams, requiring users to be vigilant and informed.
#cryptocurrency

Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police

Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.

Inside the 'crypto con' costing victims billions in losses: ABC News Investigates

Beware of scams like 'pig butchering' which groom victims before enticing them to invest in fraudulent schemes.

Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police

Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.

Inside the 'crypto con' costing victims billions in losses: ABC News Investigates

Beware of scams like 'pig butchering' which groom victims before enticing them to invest in fraudulent schemes.
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#international-students

Third-level students warned to be wary of scammers as they look for college accommodation

Threshold's 'Scamwatch' campaign aims to help students avoid scams in the rental market as thousands return to college this September.

Third-level students warned to be wary of scammers as they look for college accommodation

Threshold's 'Scamwatch' campaign aims to protect students from accommodation scams during the academic year.
International students are especially vulnerable to scams due to language barriers and reliance on social media for housing.

Third-level students warned to be wary of scammers as they look for college accommodation

Threshold's 'Scamwatch' campaign aims to help students avoid scams in the rental market as thousands return to college this September.

Third-level students warned to be wary of scammers as they look for college accommodation

Threshold's 'Scamwatch' campaign aims to protect students from accommodation scams during the academic year.
International students are especially vulnerable to scams due to language barriers and reliance on social media for housing.
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Voter registration scams are now everywhere. Here's how to spot them.

Officials warn of voter registration scams ahead of 2024 election.
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