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Haitian fraudster’s eye-popping taxpayer-backed drug scam puts Congress on the hunt

Haitian national sentenced for $58 million health care fraud conspiracy exploiting the 340B Drug Pricing Program, prompting congressional calls for reform.…

Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people

On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.…

Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims

Many family members are facing extreme financial hardship to raise the funds requested by scammers in exchange for legal help, some going as far as to sell their houses.…

Israelis, Americans should prepare for new sextortion scam, expert warns ‘Post’

A new AI-driven sextortion scam preys on high-net-worth individuals via manipulated video calls. Israeli cybersecurity experts warn that the fraud is spreading from the US to Israe…

Green New Deal scammers fake being MAGA to defeat Chip Roy

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) ran to replace Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general but lost in the Republican primary runoff late last month to state Sen. Mayes Middleton. Roy's defeat wa…

Stop the Scam: Minneapolis Students Need Education Choice

One classical school in Minneapolis offers a lesson on how to create opportunities in tough areas. Policymakers and special interest groups should pay attention. In May, at a heari…

Court orders interim forfeiture of Maiduguri property in alleged N345m investment scam

The judge granted the interim forfeiture order following an ex parte application filed by the EFCC The post Court orders interim forfeiture of Maiduguri property in alleged N345m i…

The SPLC’s real scam

It turns out that the most generous funder of white supremacist groups in the United States was likely the Southern Poverty Law Center. At least that’s what the Department of Justi…

Police stop Vietnamese woman from losing $50,000 to ‘US General’ romance scam

A 60-year-old woman in southern Dong Nai Province was stopped from transferring VND1.3 billion (US$49,400) to scammers who had posed as a U.S. Army general and built an online roma…

Filipino on trial for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate says she travelled there for an office job, wanted to return home

The 35-year-old woman is accused of belonging to a criminal group in Phnom Penh and of conspiring to cheat people in Singapore via government official impersonation scams.…

Suspected Filipino scammer reveals how Cambodian ring conned Singaporeans

De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, accused of taking part in a three-level impersonation scam, gives insights into the gang’s fraud tactics.…

Selfie fingerprint’ scam is ‘real,’ some AI experts warn — others say it’s bunk: ‘Stuff out of spy novels’

Anxiety is building amid social media claims that hackers are using AI to extract fingerprints from people innocently flashing peace signs in posted pics.…

World Cup Crypto Scams Are Targeting Soccer Fans, Law Enforcement Warns

SPXC is the non-scam SpaceX confusion trade

Who’s that mystery caller? This free tool checks if it might be scammy

Malwarebytes' new Scam Number Check lets you look up mystery numbers for free and see if they may be linked to scam activity.…

TTD ghee scam: ED conducts multi-city searches

ED conducts extensive searches in multi-city operation linked to TTD ghee scam, revealing significant cash and property investments.…

Android introduces fake call detection to stop deepfake scams

Fake call detection on Android helps protect you from scammers using AI deepfakes to impersonate your contacts.…

Coal block scam: Delhi court summons Naveen Jindal, former Coal Secretary

Delhi court summons Naveen Jindal and others in coal block scam, following CBI's extensive chargesheet and allegations of irregularities.…

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[EMBARGO] Meta leads largest-ever anti-scam operation with FBI and DOJ, resulting in 63 arrests

Meta led a sweeping anti-scam operation with the FBI, DOJ and Microsoft, resulting in 63 arrests and the removal of 1.4 million scam accounts.…

Meta took down over a million scam accounts in joint operation with Microsoft, SpaceX and DOJ

Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.…

‘20 minutes of terror’: AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable, with experts warning of rising cases of “grandparent scams”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear…

Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound …

Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts

Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from…

The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar

In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.…

QR code email scam targets employee reviews

A phishing email disguised as an HR performance review uses a QR code to trick victims. Learn how to spot this quishing scam and stay protected.…

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman is wanted by the FBI after allegedly faking brain cancer to scam friends and family out of thousands used for Australian vacations.…

Is Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) In Trouble Over Financial Scams On Platforms?

Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case

Shorts News:Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case…

Here’s how Incogni helps you protect your family from scams and spam

We manage huge chunks of our life online these days, which means there is a mass of personal data entrusted...…

Fake fee receipt scam unearthed in SV University

A fake fee receipt scam at SV University has been uncovered, involving manipulated documents and financial misappropriation.…

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Am I getting scammed?

Is this legit? I’ll call on Monday, but until then, does this sound legit or scammy?

A mystery man tried to buy Playboy’s high-end lingerie business. It turned out to all be a scam.

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lynette Hooker's new search, Alex Murdaugh clerk, phony Tom Selleck scam

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.…

Credit Report Dispute, I made a mistake and feel like I am being scammed

Teachers Credit Union denied to open my account (scam?)

Pandemic relief funds accidentally broke the housing market by helping scammers inflate local home prices nearly 6%, study finds

ELI5: How is this a scam?

Dem Sen Candidate Hit With Criminal Complaint for Election Falsification Scam to Boost Fake Independent

A wild story out of Nebraska has two Senate candidates — including a Democrat — accused of running s…

“high volume, use back up site” scam?

Debt Collector Scam?

Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court

An Idaho couple is suing Bitcoin Depot after scammers allegedly used its ATMs to siphon $76,000 in retirement savings.…

FIFA websites spoofed by hackers ahead of 2026 World Cup, FBI warns

The FBI warns that hackers are creating fake websites to steal personal data, financial info, and more…

Freedomland USA: was this 1960s theme park just a five-year land scam?

It's a rule of thumb that when an internet article's headline is a question, the answer to the question will be No. But in this case, I think it's a……

Thousands of Scam FIFA Sites Emerge To Target World Cup Fans

As the World Cup approaches, make sure you're visiting the official FIFA domain, otherwise you could end up on a scammer's spoofed website.…

Have I been scammed? Ether.fi USDT TRC20 deposit address disappeared after I sent funds

Fake grant email promises $4.5 Million but could steal your identity

A fake IMF email promises $4.5 million but uses pressure and urgency to steal identity documents. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.…

WATCH: New warning on fake party invites

The FTC is sounding the alarm about a growing scam this graduation and summer party season involving fake online invitations that could end up costing Americans money.…

Inside Gavin Newsom's Solar Scam

California advocates wanted to provide solar panels to 1 million low-income housing residents. After ten years, the state is more than 900,000 short of that goal.…

Atalanta target Milan duo after 50m Man United deal and block Roma move for Scamacca

Reports in Italy claim that Milan’s Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari are among Atalanta’s options to replace Manchester United-bound Ederson and that La Dea won’t let Gianluca Scama…

Marseille’s financial situation could push Greenwood to Roma

Roma is looking for wingers to take off next season. Gian Piero Gasperini’s priority for the summer transfer window is quick wingers capable of beating players and bringing unpredi…

Here's How to Protect Yourself From AI Powered Scams

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.…

Scamacca meets with Gasp to discuss Roma return

Roma is looking for strikers for next season, and Gianluca Scamacca would like to return to the capital. In short, the conditions could be ripe for a new union between the two side…

Indians trapped in Myanmar’s fraudulent digital scam centre seeks immediate rescue, repatriation, alleges extreme mental trauma

Indians trapped in Myanmar's scam centre seek urgent rescue, alleging exploitation and severe mental trauma amid fraudulent job offers.…

Accused serial fraudster remanded after another alleged property scam

Craig Heath is accused of obtaining property by deception while on bail for a major alleged real estate scam.…

Hasan Piker Makes the Perfect Case of the Birthright Tourism Scam, GOP Rep Says

Self-described Marxist influencer Hasan Piker has drawn sharp criticism from GOP officials who accuse him of working against the United States.…

Minnesota pair bilked $21 million in state funds meant for autism services: feds

Two Minnesota fraudsters allegedly swindled more than $21 million in funding earmarked for autism services through two bogus companies and then spent it lavishly on overseas proper…