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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.…
World Cup Crypto Scams Are Targeting Soccer Fans, Law Enforcement Warns
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.…
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.…
[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.…
Is Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) In Trouble Over Financial Scams On Platforms?
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...…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.…
Online Scams Have Evolved in the A.I. Era. Here’s What to Do.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.…
How to Ask for Crypto Support Without Exposing Secrets
Crypto support has a strange failure mode: the user who most needs help is often the easiest person...…
Scammers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address
Scammers are exploiting a real Microsoft email address to send phishing links. Here's how to spot it and how to stay safe.…
Are bank text codes enough to protect you?
Bank security codes sent via text may not be enough. Learn why authenticator apps and passkeys offer stronger two-factor authentication protection.…
GTA 6 scammers are cashing in before Rockstar sells a single copy
GTA 6 is still months away, but scammers are already using the hype to push fake beta keys, malware-loaded downloads, Android adware, and phishing pages targeting Rockstar accounts…
Woman Bilked Out of Thousands After Scammers Clone Daughter's Voice with AI
An East Bay mother recently answered a call from an unknown number, which turned out to be scammers using AI and deepfake technology to sound like her daughter, whom they said had …
Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’
Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams…
Scammers and hackers target GTA 6 fans as pre-order hype begins
Grand Theft Auto 6 is right around the corner — and scammers know you can't wait.…
Bay Area mom out thousands after scammers use AI to mimic daughter's voice
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a Bay Area woman after scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter's voice in what authorities describe as a growing type of f…
CFTC teams up with FTC, IRS, and others to crack down on government imposter scams targeting crypto victims
The CFTC warns of surging government imposter scams targeting crypto fraud victims, joining the FTC, IRS, and others to fight $3.5B in annual losses.…
CFTC teams up with multiple agencies to crack down on government imposter scams
The CFTC warns scammers are posing as its inspectors to steal crypto from fraud victims, as impersonation scams cost consumers $2.95B in 2024.…
The Wrong Number: Why the FCC's Robocall Strategy Is Destined to Fail
The FCC wants Americans to hand over photo IDs to get a phone number. Scammers will barely notice.…
Surfshark's new Antiscam Hub puts five security tools under one roof
Five personal protection tools now sit in a single dedicated space within the Surfshark iOS app…
Singareni has become a hub of scams and financial mismanagement: BRS
Singareni has become a hub of scams and financial mismanagement: BRS…
Hyderabad police caution goat, sheep traders against digital payment scams ahead of Id al-Adha
Hyderabad Police Commissioner has warned goat and sheep traders against fraudsters using fake digital payment apps to cheat sellers ahead of Id al-Adha.…
Erode Collector cautions public against fake online employment service advertisements
Erode Collector warns against fake online job ads, urging the public to use free official employment services instead.…
Hong Kong woman duped out of HK$1 million by fake AI investment app
Police receive more than 70 investment scam reports over past week, with total losses exceeding HK$50 million.…
5 AdultFriendFinder scams to avoid
It's easy to have a good time on the site, but careful you don't get scammed.…
‘When things are moving fast, people make mistakes — and those mistakes cost’: Formula 1 fans are doing everything they can to watch motorsport, but it might cost them more than they'd expect
Bitdefender has been studying how Formula 1 fans are being targeted by scams, and these are the findings.…
Scammers steal at least $400K through fake Uniswap Google ads
A trader lost at least $400K after clicking a fake Uniswap Google ad. Hayden Adams urges search platforms to crack down on phishing ads targeting DeFi users.…
New 'scareware' attack hits 2.8 million victims, pretending to lock them out of your browser — here’s how you can stay safe
This terrifying browser scam convinces users they are hacked while criminals quietly steal data through fake support calls worldwide…
Why scammers target veterans and how to fight back
Veterans reported $419 million in fraud losses in 2024 as scammers exploit military records and VA data. Here are the biggest scams and how to fight back.…
Digital spring cleaning is now a frontline defense in the scam economy
Does your digital life need a spring clean? Chances are, it does...…
Nostalgia Meets Cybersecurity: Spotting Modern Scams in a Retro OS Simulator - Forward or Fraud
This is a submission for the Gemma 4 Challenge: Build with Gemma 4 What I Built "Forward...…
Iran threatens to destroy commercial vessels in international waters, Rubio says, as crypto scams exploit the chaos
Rubio condemns Iran's threats against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz as crypto scammers demand Bitcoin and USDT for safe passage through the waterway.…
Fake CAPTCHA scam can hack your computer
Fake CAPTCHA scams trick users into opening command windows and pasting malicious scripts, installing StealC malware that steals passwords silently.…
Scammers also sending links to ‘join’ Cockroach Janata Party, Punjab police warn
“This is not a joke, but a big conspiracy to hack your phone and fraudulently withdraw your money. Do not make the mistake of clicking…” said Ludhiana police. | India News…
£600 for cheese? The Brazilian beach scams that cost visitors dear
Travellers warned to beware of debit card cons after one was charged £1,500 for a kebab and another £3,000 for corn on the cob When Lisa Selby* used her debit card to pay for two s…
Scam calls hunt the lonely, not the gullible
On a scam call, a blacked-out screen, and the spell that only holds in an empty room.…
West Bengal gained infamy due to recruitment scams; will bring State out of this situation: CM Suvendu Adhikari
CM Suvendu Adhikari addresses West Bengal's recruitment scams, highlighting the need to restore the state's tarnished reputation.…
California woman dead in murder-suicide may have given thousands to a scammer claiming to be Tom Selleck
Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife, Karen Whitaker, 79, were discovered in their home on May 15 following a request for a welfare check.…
Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data
A convincing inheritance scam email targets victims with fake deadlines and official-looking language. Learn how to spot it and protect your personal data.…
This Week in Hacks: ShinyHunters Hit 7-Eleven, Trump Mobile Exposes Data, and Scammers Target World Cup Fans
Bitwarden is in trouble, ShinyHunters shows no sign of slowing down, and GitHub got hacked (again). It's not all bad news this week, though! I'm here to walk you through it.…
Myanmar’s Wei family put on trial in latest phase of China’s crackdown on scam compounds
The clan, one of Kokang’s ‘four families’, is accused of a range of crimes including murder, fraud and extortion.…
Bezos Shows How to Call Out Mamdani's Tax Rich Scams
Jeff Bezos dissed politicians’ “technique of picking a villain and pointing fingers,” noting quite rightly that bad government policy creates many problems — including pushing up r…
Fears scam operations are relocating to Sri Lanka
A growing number of scam operations are cropping up in Sri Lanka amid sweeping crackdowns in hotspot countries elsewhere in the region.…
Chinese gang caught using AI in Malaysia bungalow for Spanish job scam
Johor police arrested 35 Chinese nationals for luring victims in Spain with fake high-paying job offers.…
Consumer groups file complaint against Meta, TikTok and Google running scam ads
On 21 May 2026, BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation – together with 29 members from 27 countries – filed complaints with the European Commission and competent national authori…
Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend
An elderly married couple was found dead in their Bermuda Dunes, California home. A friend says the wife may have been targeted by an online scammer.…