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uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-19

5 red flags of friendship scams to look out for - Yahoo Finance UK

A bank has issued a warning about scammers who are exploiting people’s loneliness and desire for connection to trick them out of money. TSB Bank revealed that its data shows the average loss per impe...

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cryptorank.io · 2026-03-18

U.S., U.K., and Canada Launch Operation Atlantic to Crack Down on Crypto Scams - CryptoRank

Share: The law enforcement agencies from three countries have started Operation Atlantic, an organized effort to disrupt crypto-related scams, dismantle fraud networks, and boost cross-border operati...

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ambcrypto.com · 2026-03-18

UK, US, Canada launch Operation Atlantic to fight crypto scams: Report - AMBCrypto

For years, crypto fraud was linked to hackers stealing funds that seemed to vanish on the blockchain. Now, that perception is changing. Three countries have joined forces to stop scams in real time. ...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-18

US, UK, and Canada have launched a major joint effort to stop organized crypto fraud networks

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have launched a program called Operation Atlantic that specifically targets approval phishing attacks. The collaboration begins on a very complicated...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-18

US Secret Service Launches Crucial Operation Atlantic with UK and Canada to Crush ... - MEXC

BitcoinWorld US Secret Service Launches Crucial Operation Atlantic with UK and Canada to Crush Crypto Fraud Networks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Secret Service announced a groundbreaking internation...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-18

Almost 1 in 4 Americans affected by tax scams as new rules, AI deepfakes confuse filers

Fraudsters love tax season, and this year could be especially risky. According to a recent McAfee survey, 23% of respondents revealed that they or someone they knew had lost money to a tax scam. That...

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theguardian.com · 2026-03-18

'Industrial-scale scams' and a state allegedly 'co-opted': What the rise and fall of the Prince ...

Indictment and arrest of Prince Group founder Chen Zhi has sparked questions about scam industry’s alleged ties to political elite, and integrity of government crackdown A giant golden clam shell, il...

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cnet.com · 2026-03-18

Google, Meta and Amazon Join Global Pact to Fight Rising Online Scams- CNET

Modern online scams operate across multiple platforms, perhaps spanning social media, messaging apps, email and online marketplaces. Google, Meta and Amazon are among 11 tech, retail and payments comp...

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kiro7.com · 2026-03-18

Police scams are becoming more sophisticated, law enforcement say be aware - KIRO 7

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is warning residents about an increase in sophisticated phone scams that have cost local victims thousands of dollars. These calls have become increasingly con...

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hsvvoice.com · 2026-03-18

Be alert, be wary, avoidelder fraud- Hot Springs Village Voice

Fraud against elderly victims can drain life savings in moments, and can even lead to loss of life. Always be alert. Fraudsters seem like nice people. Others are family members or friends. They have ...

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bgr.com · 2026-03-18

The FBI Warns Americans To Avoid Scanning These QR Codes - BGR

QR codes are built into the modern internet experience. You point your phone at the square with a strange pattern, and it'll load a website on your phone, which will offer specific information. But yo...

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henricocitizen.com · 2026-03-18

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them - Henrico Citizen

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 Alm...

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wric.com · 2026-03-18

Why are fraud scams tough to solve? | WRIC ABC 8News

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Each year, Virginians lose millions of dollars to scammers. The outcome is not only frustrating for victims, but for law enforcement, who face several challenges investiga...

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cybersecurityventures.com · 2026-03-18

Growing Threat Of Scams Hits Australia's Not-For-Profit (NFP) Sector Hard

Sausalito, Calif. – Mar. 17, 2026 – Read the full story in Eureka Street Mark Gaetani, National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, recently read in Cybercrime Magazine that cy...

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kslnewsradio.com · 2026-03-18

Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know - KSLNewsRadio

Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 AM | Updated: 9:19 pm FILE - The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. (Jon Elswick, File, AP Photo) (Jon Elswick, File, AP Photo) BY CORA LE...

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wral.com · 2026-03-17

Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know - WRAL

NEW YORK (AP) — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the c...

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chicagotribune.com · 2026-03-17

Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know. - Chicago Tribune

NEW YORK — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consum...

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engadget.com · 2026-03-17

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers- Engadget

A coalition of Big Tech companies is working on a more comprehensive solution to combat online scams. As first reported by Axios, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, Adobe, Levi Strauss...

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wired.com · 2026-03-17

'100 Video Calls Per Day': Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams- WIRED

When applying for jobs, Angel talks up her language skills. “I can speak fluent English, I can speak good Chinese, I also speak Russian and Turkish,” the glamorous, 24-year-old Uzbekistani woman expla...

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aol.com · 2026-03-17

'My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them ...

Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationship with a fraudster ...

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nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-17

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them - Norman Today

By the People, for the People News Older adults are often targeted by fraudsters, but awareness and caution can help protect against financial losses. Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:00am Got story updates? S...

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riponadvance.com · 2026-03-17

Collins bill would help protectseniorsfrom financial scams- Ripon Advance

Bipartisan legislation cosponsored on March 11 by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) aims to prevent financial scams against America’s senior citizens and help them to protect their savings. The Senior S...

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azag.gov · 2026-03-17

Attorney General Mayes and Better Business Bureau Warn Arizonans: Don't Fall for Tax ...

PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau's Joe Ducey today released a new consumer video PSA warning Arizonans about tax-related scams targeting residents during ta...

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patch.com · 2026-03-17

Greenspring Hosts 10th "Slam The Scam"FraudPrevention and Awareness Expo | Burke, VA Patch

Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in Springfield, Va., hosted its 10th annual “Slam The Scam” Fraud Prevention and Awareness Expo on March 13. The educational event was held in conjunct...

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secretservice.gov · 2026-03-17

International Law Enforcement Operation Seeks to Disrupt Crypto Fraud - Secret Service

WASHINGTON – This week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada are conducting Operation Atlantic, a joint international law enforcement initiative focused on identi...

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canadianaffairs.news · 2026-03-17

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams- Canadian Affairs

Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to one. Fraud...

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dailybreeze.com · 2026-03-16

Seniorliving: Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors

By Paula Span KFF Health News The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Depar...

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thehill.com · 2026-03-16

'Your data has been breached': But is the message itself hiding a scam? - The Hill

(NEXSTAR) – Cyber experts are warning that the message no one wants to receive – “Your data has been breached” – could actually be the first phase of a popular scam. It often works like this: an emai...

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spokesman.com · 2026-03-16

How scammers are using AI deepfakes to steal money from taxpayers

My husband and I owe the IRS absolutely nothing. Yet in the last two weeks, I’ve been getting calls to my mobile number that make it seem as if the government has an issue with our tax situation. The...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K to romance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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findarticles.com · 2026-03-16

Experts Reveal 2026 Playbook To Avoid Online Scams - FindArticles

Online swindles have grown slicker than pop-ups and typos. Investigators at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report record losses in recent years, while the FTC says Americans alone lost more...

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gulftoday.ae · 2026-03-16

Singapore turns tide in fight against scams- GulfToday.ae

Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a s...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K toromance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-16

The bubble popped': San Francisco retiree lost $500000 life savings toromance scam

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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pcmag.com · 2026-03-15

Tax Time Is Open Season for Scammers: 7 Tips to Stay Safe | PCMag

Tax season is prime time for distractions, fear, and financial stress in many households. Unfortunately, those factors create a perfect environment for online scams to flourish. That's why, from now t...

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greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15

Connecticut Man Sentences to 9 Years in Prison for NationwideRomance Scam

A Connecticut man was sentenced last week to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the country, in...

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independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15

'My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them ...

Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationship with a fraudster ...

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the-sun.com · 2026-03-15

Cops hunt influencer who 'posed as teenage girl with cancer' in £30,000romance scam

POLICE are desperately searching for an influencer who allegedly posed as a teenage girl with cancer in a £30,000 romance scam. Cops are hunting Brazilian man Luís Felipe de Oliveira, 23, after he wa...

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en.ara.cat · 2026-03-15

A network that combinedromance scams with fake real estate investments in Barcelona has ...

The Civil Guard has dismantled a network that combined romance scams with fake real estate investments in Barcelona. The operation began after a woman reported being pressured to invest in a real esta...

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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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mynbc5.com · 2026-03-14

"It's only going to get worse:" Cybersecurity expert warns of evolving phishing schemes - WPTZ

After a phishing scheme tricked a Vermont municipal district into wiring $3 million to scammers, a cybersecurity expert says the case should be a wake-up call to organizations everywhere After a phis...

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thestar.com.my · 2026-03-14

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams | The Star

SINGAPORE: Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to ...

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alachuachronicle.com · 2026-03-14

Don't leavefraudto luck this St. Patrick's Day! - Alachua Chronicle

Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember that protecting yourself from fraud takes more than luck. Prize scams often in...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-14

Crypto ATM Fraud Hit $333 Million in the US in 2025 | MEXC News

Crypto ATM fraud surged to $333 million in the US in 2025, with complaints received by the FBI growing 33% in the year as scam networks became more industrialized while tapping into advanced AI deepfa...

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pasadenastarnews.com · 2026-03-14

Elder fraudprevention workshop caters to Eaton fire survivors - Pasadena Star News

By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providing resources and brin...

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newsweek.com · 2026-03-14

Expert Tips to Avoid Shopping Scams This Spring Season - Newsweek

Newsletter Reporter/Producer With spring in full swing, shoppers are diving into seasonal sales, from Mother’s Day gifts to fresh wardrobe updates. But as consumers hunt for bargains, scammers are qu...

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michiganindependent.com · 2026-03-14

Report: Michigan consumers impacted by $119B in online scam losses

By Chrystal Blair Online scams are draining billions of dollars from Americans every year, including victims in Michigan, according to a new report. Federal data show fraud losses in Michigan rose a...

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welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14

Welch Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Online Scams, Protect Vermonters' Hard ...

Mar 13, 2026 Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a mem...

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newsday.com · 2026-03-14

How to avoid home improvement scams this spring - Newsday

In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursing assistant scoured ...

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