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WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Fraud-Linked Accounts, Implements New Security Features
Meta's WhatsApp deleted 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal fraud rings during the first half of 2023, implementing new security features like a review for group additions from non-contacts, and collaborating with OpenAI to stop ChatGPT-related scams.
WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Fraud-Linked Accounts, Implements New Security Features
Meta's WhatsApp deleted 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal fraud rings during the first half of 2023, implementing new security features like a review for group additions from non-contacts, and collaborating with OpenAI to stop ChatGPT-related scams.
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24% Bias Score
FBI Warns Against QR Codes on Unsolicited Packages
The FBI issued a warning about unsolicited packages containing QR codes that, when scanned, lead to phishing attacks or malware downloads; these scams often lack sender information to entice victims.
FBI Warns Against QR Codes on Unsolicited Packages
The FBI issued a warning about unsolicited packages containing QR codes that, when scanned, lead to phishing attacks or malware downloads; these scams often lack sender information to entice victims.
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56% Bias Score
Cambodia's Fraud Crackdown: Distraction or Real Change?
Cambodia's recent raids on thousands of online fraud workers, many Chinese, are viewed skeptically as a distraction from the ruling party's deep involvement in a lucrative industry estimated at \$12.5B - \$19B annually, prompting increased scrutiny from Thailand and China.
Cambodia's Fraud Crackdown: Distraction or Real Change?
Cambodia's recent raids on thousands of online fraud workers, many Chinese, are viewed skeptically as a distraction from the ruling party's deep involvement in a lucrative industry estimated at \$12.5B - \$19B annually, prompting increased scrutiny from Thailand and China.
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40% Bias Score
295 Billion Rubles Lost to Fraud in Russian Messaging Apps in 2025
In 2025, 295 billion rubles were lost to fraud in Russia, with 40% allegedly funding Ukraine; 76,000 cases were reported (51,000 in Telegram, 24,000 in WhatsApp), alongside increased illegal activities; Meta's lack of cooperation exacerbates this.
295 Billion Rubles Lost to Fraud in Russian Messaging Apps in 2025
In 2025, 295 billion rubles were lost to fraud in Russia, with 40% allegedly funding Ukraine; 76,000 cases were reported (51,000 in Telegram, 24,000 in WhatsApp), alongside increased illegal activities; Meta's lack of cooperation exacerbates this.
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72% Bias Score
Surge in Advanced-Fee Job Scams Costs Victims £1,420 on Average
Jobseekers are being warned about a surge in advanced-fee job scams, which have increased by 237% since the start of the year, with victims losing an average of £1,420 due to fraudulent job advertisements promising remote work and high pay that require upfront fees.
Surge in Advanced-Fee Job Scams Costs Victims £1,420 on Average
Jobseekers are being warned about a surge in advanced-fee job scams, which have increased by 237% since the start of the year, with victims losing an average of £1,420 due to fraudulent job advertisements promising remote work and high pay that require upfront fees.
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28% Bias Score
Hessian Police Warn of Rising Job Scams
Hessian police warn of a surge in job scams targeting young home office seekers, using fake offers via phone, mail, and messengers to obtain personal data and money; while precise numbers are unavailable, cases have risen to the low double digits annually in the past two years.
Hessian Police Warn of Rising Job Scams
Hessian police warn of a surge in job scams targeting young home office seekers, using fake offers via phone, mail, and messengers to obtain personal data and money; while precise numbers are unavailable, cases have risen to the low double digits annually in the past two years.
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24% Bias Score
WhatsApp Eliminates 6.8 Million Scam-Linked Accounts
Meta's WhatsApp eliminated 6.8 million accounts linked to global criminal scam centers in the first half of 2023, part of a broader anti-fraud effort involving new user safety features and cross-industry cooperation, as scams increasingly leverage multiple platforms.
WhatsApp Eliminates 6.8 Million Scam-Linked Accounts
Meta's WhatsApp eliminated 6.8 million accounts linked to global criminal scam centers in the first half of 2023, part of a broader anti-fraud effort involving new user safety features and cross-industry cooperation, as scams increasingly leverage multiple platforms.
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32% Bias Score
Former School Captain Charged with \$2 Million Betting Scam
Former Ashfield Boys High School captain Chao Wang, known as Charlie Lotzke, was arrested in June after allegedly defrauding 13 friends and associates of \$2,092,075 through his fake online betting platform, Lotzkebets, using forged documents and threats; he is facing multiple fraud charges and was ...
Former School Captain Charged with \$2 Million Betting Scam
Former Ashfield Boys High School captain Chao Wang, known as Charlie Lotzke, was arrested in June after allegedly defrauding 13 friends and associates of \$2,092,075 through his fake online betting platform, Lotzkebets, using forged documents and threats; he is facing multiple fraud charges and was ...
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52% Bias Score
Visa Scams Surge After UK ETA Introduction
Over €32,000 has been stolen from Dutch tourists this year via fraudulent visa websites, a sharp increase linked to Britain's new ETA requirement, prompting warnings to use only official government channels.
Visa Scams Surge After UK ETA Introduction
Over €32,000 has been stolen from Dutch tourists this year via fraudulent visa websites, a sharp increase linked to Britain's new ETA requirement, prompting warnings to use only official government channels.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Tech Support Scams Targeting Mobile Users
Cybersecurity threats are increasing, with scams impersonating tech brands like Apple, using fabricated charges to pressure users into contacting fraudulent support numbers; victims risk financial loss and account compromise.
Surge in Tech Support Scams Targeting Mobile Users
Cybersecurity threats are increasing, with scams impersonating tech brands like Apple, using fabricated charges to pressure users into contacting fraudulent support numbers; victims risk financial loss and account compromise.
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36% Bias Score
Massive "Fake Marketplace" Scam Targets Online Shoppers
Silent Push uncovered a massive "fake marketplace" campaign ("GhostVendors") using over 4,000 fraudulent websites impersonating brands like Amazon and Nordstrom, targeting shoppers via malicious Facebook Marketplace ads that are quickly deleted; this highlights the need for enhanced real-time threat...
Massive "Fake Marketplace" Scam Targets Online Shoppers
Silent Push uncovered a massive "fake marketplace" campaign ("GhostVendors") using over 4,000 fraudulent websites impersonating brands like Amazon and Nordstrom, targeting shoppers via malicious Facebook Marketplace ads that are quickly deleted; this highlights the need for enhanced real-time threat...
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32% Bias Score
Turkey Arrests 145 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Turkish police arrested 145 individuals and seized 5 billion TL in assets during a week-long cybercrime operation across 52 provinces, targeting various offenses including online fraud, illegal gambling, child pornography, and unauthorized access to computer systems.
Turkey Arrests 145 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Turkish police arrested 145 individuals and seized 5 billion TL in assets during a week-long cybercrime operation across 52 provinces, targeting various offenses including online fraud, illegal gambling, child pornography, and unauthorized access to computer systems.
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56% Bias Score
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