Tag #Scams

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FBI Warns of Widespread Law Enforcement Impersonation Phishing Scam

The FBI and other agencies warn of a sophisticated phishing campaign using spoofed calls and emails to impersonate law enforcement, demanding money or personal information under threats of arrest, with victims instructed to use wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or gift cards; the scam targets various ...

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UK Gang Jailed for 46 Burglaries and Fraud Scheme

A gang of five was jailed for a series of 46 burglaries and subsequent frauds targeting employees at care homes, schools, and other locations across 13 counties in the UK between March 2023 and May 2024, resulting in one victim losing thousands of pounds.

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UK Scam Investigation Exposes Systemic Failures in Consumer Protection

A recent investigation uncovered a sophisticated call center scam in the UK, using deepfakes and targeting 6,000 people, highlighting systemic failures in consumer protection across banks, payment firms, and technology companies.

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dailymail.co.uk
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FBI Warns of Sophisticated Phone and Text Scams Targeting Smartphone Users

The FBI warns of widespread phone and text scams using spoofed caller IDs to impersonate government agencies and banks, pressuring victims to pay fake fines or install malware; at least three incidents were reported on Long Island.

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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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sueddeutsche.de
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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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euronews.com
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UK-EU Travel Authorizations: Current Rules and Scam Warnings

The UK's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is now in effect for EU citizens visiting the UK, while the EU's ETIAS for British travelers to Europe is delayed until at least late 2026, causing confusion and prompting warnings about travel scams.

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Myanmar Scam Victims: From Slavery to Humanitarian Crisis

A joint operation freed over 7,000 individuals enslaved in Myanmar for cyber scams, but they now face dire conditions in overcrowded border centers, lacking food, medical care, and facing uncertain repatriation, highlighting a complex humanitarian crisis.

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Thailand Cracks Down on Massive Southeast Asian Scam Operations

Thailand rescued roughly 7,000 people from illegal call centers in Myanmar, part of a wider crackdown on transnational crime syndicates operating across Southeast Asia, resulting in billions of dollars in losses and involving at least 220,000 victims.

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dailymail.co.uk
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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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forbes.com
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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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dailymail.co.uk
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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

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