Russia Warns of Utility Bill QR Code Scams
A State Duma member warns Russians about fake utility bills using QR codes leading to financial fraud; other news includes a new international music contest in Moscow, a new advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources, and a rise in complaints about bank interest.
Russia Warns of Utility Bill QR Code Scams
A State Duma member warns Russians about fake utility bills using QR codes leading to financial fraud; other news includes a new international music contest in Moscow, a new advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources, and a rise in complaints about bank interest.
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24% Bias Score
Warning: Fake Tax Refund Emails Target German Taxpayers
The Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office warns against fraudulent emails imitating tax refund notifications, urging citizens to exercise caution to avoid online fraud and data theft.
Warning: Fake Tax Refund Emails Target German Taxpayers
The Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office warns against fraudulent emails imitating tax refund notifications, urging citizens to exercise caution to avoid online fraud and data theft.
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48% Bias Score
Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands
Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.
Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands
Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
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36% Bias Score
€8.4 Million Lost to Scams in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Between January and November 2024, over €8.4 million was stolen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, through more than 2,000 scams targeting primarily older adults via phone calls, social media, and other methods.
€8.4 Million Lost to Scams in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Between January and November 2024, over €8.4 million was stolen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, through more than 2,000 scams targeting primarily older adults via phone calls, social media, and other methods.
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36% Bias Score
India's Surge in Digital Scams
Thousands of Indians fall victim to digital scams daily, losing life savings. Factors include lagging digital literacy, gender gap, and low law enforcement rates.
India's Surge in Digital Scams
Thousands of Indians fall victim to digital scams daily, losing life savings. Factors include lagging digital literacy, gender gap, and low law enforcement rates.
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0% Bias Score
AI-Powered Fraudulent Calls Surge, Exploiting Spoofed Numbers
In early 2025, a wave of AI-powered fraudulent calls is targeting Apple and Android users, spoofing bank and official agency phone numbers to trick victims into transferring money, resulting in over $1 billion in annual losses; legitimate institutions never initiate unsolicited contact.
AI-Powered Fraudulent Calls Surge, Exploiting Spoofed Numbers
In early 2025, a wave of AI-powered fraudulent calls is targeting Apple and Android users, spoofing bank and official agency phone numbers to trick victims into transferring money, resulting in over $1 billion in annual losses; legitimate institutions never initiate unsolicited contact.
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44% Bias Score
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
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36% Bias Score
FBI Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Deepfake Scams
The FBI issued a warning about criminals using AI-generated deepfakes for scams, detailing 17 techniques including voice cloning, fake video calls, and impersonation of authority figures; individuals should limit online presence, verify communications, and use strong passwords.
FBI Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Deepfake Scams
The FBI issued a warning about criminals using AI-generated deepfakes for scams, detailing 17 techniques including voice cloning, fake video calls, and impersonation of authority figures; individuals should limit online presence, verify communications, and use strong passwords.
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52% Bias Score
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
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36% Bias Score
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
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44% Bias Score
Consumer Issues and Resolutions
A collection of consumer issues and their resolutions, including a critical illness claim, a Tesco email scam, Ticketmaster ticket issues, a banking problem for an expat, and Dartford Crossing fines.
Consumer Issues and Resolutions
A collection of consumer issues and their resolutions, including a critical illness claim, a Tesco email scam, Ticketmaster ticket issues, a banking problem for an expat, and Dartford Crossing fines.
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