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theaustraliatoday.com.au
· 2026-04-09
Western Australians lost over $24 million to scams last year, with criminals increasingly using stolen personal data and impersonating banks, government agencies, and trusted brands through SMS, email, and phone calls—investment scams were the costliest at $13.7 million, followed by romance scams at $3.8 million. Premier Roger Cook warned residents to be skeptical of unsolicited contact, verify requests by calling organizations directly, and always consult someone they trust before sharing personal information or transferring money, as scammers are becoming more sophisticated in using AI and data breaches to sound convincing.
perthisok.com
· 2026-04-08
Western Australians lost over $24 million to scammers in 2025, with investment scams being the biggest culprit at $13.7 million, followed by romance and fake charity scams, while new AI-powered and data breach-fueled tactics like bank impersonation calls are making scams increasingly convincing. Older adults aged 65+ and women were disproportionately affected, losing $2.6 million and 65% of total losses respectively. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited calls or messages claiming to be from your bank, verify contact information independently before sharing personal details, and be wary of investment opportunities and romantic advances from online contacts.
time.com
· 2026-04-08
Scams have reached epidemic levels globally, with one in four adults losing money to fraud last year and over $1 trillion lost annually, often orchestrated from trafficking compounds in Southeast Asia where hundreds of thousands of people are forced to run romance, investment, and crypto schemes. Scammers are now using increasingly sophisticated malware and remote access trojans that give attackers complete control of victims' devices to steal personal data and monitor their activities, affecting at least 20 countries worldwide. To protect yourself, stay vigilant about unsolicited contact from romantic interests or investment opportunities, use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, and never grant remote access to unknown parties.
techlicious.com
· 2026-04-08
According to an FBI report released in 2026, Americans lost a record $20.9 billion to online scams in 2025—a 26% increase from the previous year—with investment fraud accounting for nearly half of those losses, particularly through "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams where fraudsters build trust via social media and dating apps before directing victims to fake investment platforms. The volume of complaints surged to over 1 million for the first time, averaging nearly 3,000 reports daily, indicating that scammers are using increasingly sophisticated techniques that are harder to detect. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited investment tips from online contacts, verify requests claiming to be from banks or government agencies by calling official numbers directly, and never transfer money to unfamiliar investment platforms or send funds to cover "taxes" on account withdrawals.
wsls.com
· 2026-04-07
Scammers are increasingly using AI technology to impersonate people through deepfakes and personalized messages, costing Americans over $5 billion in investment scams and $750 million in job scams. Common schemes include fake cryptocurrency promotions, phony job listings requiring upfront payment, bogus emails, and fraudulent calls impersonating banks and the IRS. To protect yourself, avoid responding to unsolicited communications, hang up and call organizations directly using verified numbers, never send money or passwords to unknown contacts, and be skeptical of urgent requests.
kstp.com
· 2026-04-07
Scammers are using AI technology to impersonate people—like a pastor whose hacked Facebook account was used to promote fake cryptocurrency investments—causing consumers to lose over $5 billion to investment scams and $750 million to job scams in recent years. To protect yourself, avoid responding to unsolicited communications (emails, texts, calls) asking for urgent action or money; instead, hang up and contact the organization directly using a number you know is legitimate. Never send money, passwords, or personal information to unknown contacts, and be especially skeptical of requests for upfront payments or too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities.
mymotherlode.com
· 2026-04-05
Six people were arrested in Amador County after sheriff's deputies discovered they were operating a mail and identity theft ring, complete with stolen debit cards, credit cards, postal master keys, and equipment to forge documents and bank cards. Multiple victims were affected, with their personal information, mail, and financial documents found in the suspects' vehicle. The sheriff's office advises residents to monitor their financial accounts regularly, report suspicious activity around mailboxes, and watch for unauthorized charges on their accounts.
newscop.com.au
· 2026-04-05
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money online, including impersonating bank representatives, crypto company officials, and tech support staff to gain victims' trust and access their accounts. In 2025, Australians lost $97.6 million to phishing scams alone, with one victim losing $350,000 in cryptocurrency in just 18 hours after being tricked by a fake ledger company representative. Police advise being cautious of unsolicited calls claiming your accounts are compromised, verifying caller identity through official channels, and never downloading software or sharing personal information based on incoming contact.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-04-05
Google's AI-generated search summaries (called AI Overviews) can inadvertently display fake phone numbers and misleading information after fraudsters plant scam numbers on obscure websites that the AI then aggregates and promotes at the top of search results. This puts consumers at risk of calling scammers when they search for legitimate customer service numbers for banks, airlines, and other companies. To protect yourself, verify phone numbers through official company websites rather than relying solely on AI summaries, and Google is working to improve spam detection to prevent scammers from hijacking search results.
cbsnews.com
· 2026-03-28
# Summary
Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who claim the bank knowingly facilitated his sex trafficking operation by providing banking services while ignoring red flags and failing to file required suspicious activity reports until after Epstein's 2019 death. The lawsuit detailed how one victim identified as Jane Doe was paid through a Bank of America account and controlled financially and psychologically by Epstein from 2011-2019, during which she was sexually abused on at least 100 occasions. The bank denies wrongdoing and the settlement still requires judicial approval.
aol.com
· 2026-03-22
A message that appears to come from Google might look legitimate at first glance. It could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information.
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating Go...
yahoo.com
· 2026-03-21
A Tampa Bay-area senior narrowly avoided losing $1.75 million after falling victim to a sophisticated bank impersonation scam, according to officials.
The Ruskin customer attempted to wire the money ...
thebostonpilot.com
· 2026-03-21
Online banking has become an increasingly common tool for managing personal finances. For many older adults, the ability to review account balances, pay bills, and transfer funds without traveling to ...
cp24.com
· 2026-03-21
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is working to ensure people have the tools to avoid falling victim.
BBB regional director Vikta Paulo told CTV Your Morning Ottaw...
wtsp.com
· 2026-03-20
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fallriverreporter.com
· 2026-03-20
BOSTON – A Dominican national has been extradited to the United States for his alleged role in a transnational “call center” operation in the Dominican Republic that tricked hundreds of elderly victim...
wgal.com
· 2026-03-19
A scammer in Erie County used an artificial intelligence-generated image to pose as an FBI agent, scamming a victim out of $4,000.
The Pennsylvania State Police say the picture was sent to the victim...
nationaltoday.com
· 2026-03-19
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prnewswire.com
· 2026-03-19
U.S. Bank Continues as Overall Leader in Keynova Group's Mobile Banker Scorecard; Bank of America and U.S. Bank Tie for Top Mobile App
WILMINGTON, Del., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keynova Group, ...
dailyrecord.co.uk
· 2026-03-19
A major high street bank has issued a warning over a cruel new type of scam in which fraudsters exploit loneliness by posing as online friends and persuading victims to send money. TSB said it has see...
credit-connect.co.uk
· 2026-03-19
New TSB data shows a series of recent scams in which criminals use social media to lure people into online friendships, then extract money ranging into the tens of thousands.
TSB’s fraud expert, Step...
dailyhodl.com
· 2026-03-19
A new lawsuit accuses a major US bank of failing to protect an elderly customer from being scammed out of his life savings.
The civil complaint, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, says that t...
henricocitizen.com
· 2026-03-18
Dear Savvy Senior,My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now?--Almost 80
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foxnews.com
· 2026-03-13
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Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into reveal...
choice.com.au
· 2026-03-13
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yellowhammernews.com
· 2026-03-13
In the fast-paced world of finance, money moves in an instant. From businesses to everyday shoppers, convenience and technology make buying, selling, paying, and receiving faster than ever, but cyberc...
shorelinemedia.net
· 2026-03-12
Dear Savvy Senior,
My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now?
–Almost 80
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rocketcitynow.com
· 2026-03-12
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wtae.com
· 2026-03-11
A Beaver County woman says she is trying to sort out a costly mystery after falling victim to what appears to be a scam involving two iPads she ordered through Xfinity.
“It’s like the fear of having ...
dailymaverick.co.za
· 2026-03-11
South African-born Benjamin Mauerberger’s name has cropped up in a global scandal involving suspicions of money laundering, human trafficking and organised criminality rooted in China. Now Thailand, w...
radaronline.com
· 2026-03-10
March 9 2026, Published 12:32 p.m. ET
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has taken a troubling turn, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Weeks into the search for the missing 84-year-...
lakecountyexam.com
· 2026-03-10
Dear Savvy Senior,
My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now?
- Almost 80
Dear...
wbbjtv.com
· 2026-03-10
JACKSON, Tenn. — Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse.
Robokiller reports Americans are receiving more ...
ckom.com
· 2026-03-09
It’s Fraud Prevention Month, an important time to highlight scam attempts right here in Saskatchewan.
Recent data from Saskatchewan RCMP shows fraud reports in the province rose 81 per cent between 2...
wftv.com
· 2026-03-06
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — A Daytona Beach woman fell victim to a scam that’s changed her life forever.
“I’m terrified. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. That was, you know, that was my nest egg,” said Carol Ann...
walesonline.co.uk
· 2026-03-06
Melanie Walters says she could have lost a lot of money
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters, who played Gwen in the hit show, has revealed she almost fell victim to a scam that could have cost her th...
readingeagle.com
· 2026-03-05
It’s no secret that older adults are often the targets of scams that seek to steal our personal or financial information.
According to FBI data, individuals over age 60 submitted 140,000 complaints a...
nar.realtor
· 2026-03-05
NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices ava...
newstalkkzrg.com
· 2026-03-05
TOPEKA – In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1–7, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kobach is joining consumer advocates nationwide to educate and empower citizens to recogniz...
consumerbankers.com
· 2026-03-03
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to recognize the following lawmakers as Fraud Fighters for their important work to combat fraud and scams – helping to protect Americ...
irishtimes.com
· 2026-03-02
A reader was pretty certain she was too savvy and smart to ever be taken in by scam artists – until she was, and lost tens of thousands of euro in a matter of minutes.
Months on from when she fell vi...
timesrepublican.com
· 2026-03-01
As Chief of Police, our agency remains vigilant in providing information to our community members when we observe increasing crime trends. We look to track these occurrences not only to ensure we have...
psychologytoday.com
· 2026-02-28
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“Sorry, I’m running late for lunch, I’ll see you soon,” the text reads.
Confused, you write back, “I’m sorry, you have the wrong number.”
“Oh,...
cyprus-mail.com
· 2026-02-28
Police on Thursday were investigating a complaint by a person reporting to have been swindled out of nearly €7,000 from a caller pretending to be working with Revolut.
Authorities said the victim, a ...
recordedfuture.com
· 2026-02-27
Recorded Future is expanding its payment fraud prevention capabilities through a partnership with CYBERA, the industry leader in detecting and verifying data on scam-linked bank accounts.
Available f...
wesh.com
· 2026-02-26
Victims lost $16.6 billion to cybercrime scams in 2024, but now the Marion County Sheriff's Office is recovering money for some of those victims.
Tammy Owens lost tens of thousands of dollars last ye...
straitstimes.com
· 2026-02-26
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The amount lost to scammers also dipped from the record high of $1.1 billion in 2024 to $913.1 million in 2025, the police said on Feb 25.
S...
asiaone.com
· 2026-02-26
In 2022, Nurul Shifa found a focus group discussion on Telegram that promised rewards for simply sharing her thoughts.
However, she soon found herself embroiled in an investment scam that saw her nea...
bpi.com
· 2026-02-25
American households lost an estimated $12.5 billion to scams in 2024—a 25% increase from the previous year—with sophisticated technology-driven fraud becoming increasingly common, particularly through phones and apps. Most Americans now receive scam calls or texts weekly, often using AI deepfakes and voice cloning that make fraudulent communications difficult to distinguish from legitimate ones, with many scams originating from organized international crime groups. To protect themselves, consumers should be suspicious of unsolicited calls and texts (especially from unknown numbers or international sources), verify requests independently through official channels, and report suspected scams to the FCC, while regulators need to mandate call authentication standards and deploy better anti-spoofing filters.
yellowhammernews.com
· 2026-02-25
Cybercriminals are increasingly using two sophisticated scams—the "Evolving Trusted Partner Scam" and the "Spoofed Website Scam"—that exploit trust and human error by impersonating legitimate businesses, government agencies, or vendors through phone, email, or text. These "industrialized" fraud schemes affect both businesses and everyday consumers, with fraudsters combining social engineering and digital deception to lower people's guard and steal money or sensitive information. To protect yourself, experts recommend staying alert, asking clarifying questions when contacted about urgent matters, and verifying requests through official channels before taking action—advice that applies whether you're managing company finances or your personal accounts.