Global Scam Epidemic: India's Role and the Challenges of Combating Fraud
India accounts for 85% of global fraudulent calls, a result of call center outsourcing, lax data regulations, and the subsequent creation of large-scale, well-organized scam operations involving multiple countries and money laundering.
Global Scam Epidemic: India's Role and the Challenges of Combating Fraud
India accounts for 85% of global fraudulent calls, a result of call center outsourcing, lax data regulations, and the subsequent creation of large-scale, well-organized scam operations involving multiple countries and money laundering.
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48% Bias Score
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
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16% Bias Score
AI combats phone scams with lengthy conversations
O2's AI, Daisy, successfully engages phone scammers in lengthy conversations, wasting their time and resources. The technology is presented as a novel approach to combating phone scams, particularly those targeting the elderly.
AI combats phone scams with lengthy conversations
O2's AI, Daisy, successfully engages phone scammers in lengthy conversations, wasting their time and resources. The technology is presented as a novel approach to combating phone scams, particularly those targeting the elderly.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Arson Attacks Linked to Ukrainian Phone Scammers
A 68-year-old Russian pensioner caused an explosion by setting fire to a cash machine in St. Petersburg; this was one of many arson attacks in Russia in 2024 linked to Ukrainian phone scammers who manipulate victims through psychological tactics, exploiting data breaches and preying on vulnerable po...
Russian Arson Attacks Linked to Ukrainian Phone Scammers
A 68-year-old Russian pensioner caused an explosion by setting fire to a cash machine in St. Petersburg; this was one of many arson attacks in Russia in 2024 linked to Ukrainian phone scammers who manipulate victims through psychological tactics, exploiting data breaches and preying on vulnerable po...
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48% Bias Score
Multiple Arson Attacks and Explosions Rock Russia
On December 20-21, Russia experienced multiple arson attacks and explosions in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities. Police arrested several individuals, mostly elderly, who claimed they acted on instructions received via phone calls offering money in exchange for committing the acts.
Multiple Arson Attacks and Explosions Rock Russia
On December 20-21, Russia experienced multiple arson attacks and explosions in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities. Police arrested several individuals, mostly elderly, who claimed they acted on instructions received via phone calls offering money in exchange for committing the acts.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Fights Surge in Elderly Phone Scams
Munich police combat a surge in phone scams targeting elderly residents, implementing a tissue box initiative with prevention tips and investigating organized crime networks.
Munich Fights Surge in Elderly Phone Scams
Munich police combat a surge in phone scams targeting elderly residents, implementing a tissue box initiative with prevention tips and investigating organized crime networks.
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