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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-13
New Yorkers lost about $6.5 billion to fraud schemes in 2025, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America. The report, titled "The Scam Economy: The True Cost of Online Scams an...
Investment Fraud Scam Awareness Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Gift Cards
bethesdamagazine.com · 2026-03-12
Tanoa Tanoh also sentenced to serve 30 months in federal prison A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to serve roughly two and a half years in federal prison in connection with a money laundering scheme...
kimt.com · 2026-03-12
DES MOINES, Iowa — Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, a Connecticut man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a romance scam that targeted victims nationwide, including in central Iowa....
ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12
A Connecticut man was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the cou...
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 Dear ...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Investment Fraud Lottery/Prize Scams Law Enforcement Impersonation Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check
rstreet.org · 2026-03-12
Originally published The Women’s Tech & Telecom Partnership’s 2026 edition of “The Impact Report“ A recent news report detailed the experience of Abigail, a woman living in Southern California. Abiga...
Romance Scams Investment Fraud Tech Support Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Cash Bank Transfer Payment App Money Order / Western Union
zdnet.com · 2026-03-12
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Everyone loves a bit of outrage, especially on live TV. Combine this with economic pressure, a cost-of-living crisis, and a convincing video or a...
kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12
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consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This “true” cost of scams is over...
tradingview.com · 2026-03-12
US federal prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture action to recover roughly 3.44 million USDt tied to an alleged online crypto investment scam that targeted victims across several states. Accordin...
nbcnews.com · 2026-03-11
According to a new Consumer Federation of America study, Americans lose at least $119 billion annually to scams—far exceeding the FBI's reported $16.6 billion in losses for 2024—based on estimates that only 14% of scams are reported to authorities. Investment scams, particularly "pig butchering" schemes involving fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency fraud, represent the most economically devastating category, with actual losses estimated at $46.6 billion compared to reported losses of $6.6 billion. The CFA recommends regulating data brokers to reduce scammers' access to personal information used to target vulnerable populations.
fox19.com · 2026-03-11
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Thursday for his involvement in a romance fraud scheme that scammed elderly and bereaved victims out of more than ...
thepilot.com · 2026-03-11
Each year, seniors are often targeted by scammers and fall victim to some type of financial fraud, leading to significant losses. In 2023 alone, older adults lost approximately $3.4 billion to various...
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...
decrypt.co · 2026-03-11
By Decrypt Agent 3 min read Mar 10, 2026Mar 10, 2026 The UK government has published its Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029 document, highlighting the “growing risk” posed by cryptocurrency. The report’s...
jdsupra.com · 2026-03-11
[author: Dov Soloman] The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in both the U.S. and UK. ...
themainewire.com · 2026-03-11
BOSTON — The long-tenured director of Quincy’s Department of Elder Services pled guilty on Monday in federal court after embezzling city money proposed for senior programs, spending it on specific-tas...
ctinsider.com · 2026-03-10
Two men have pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to conspiracy charges for helping launder nearly $9 million in stolen money, officials said. HARTFORD — Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
nbcboston.com · 2026-03-10
The former director of elder services for Quincy, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to federal charges accusing him of misusing thousands of dollars of public funds. Thomas Clasby Jr., 61, of Fitchbu...
Investment Fraud General Elder Fraud Financial Crime Wire Transfer Check/Cashier's Check
bostonherald.com · 2026-03-10
A former local official accused of using city funds to pay for 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, a Toyota Prius and more has pleaded guilty. Thomas Clasby, Jr., 61, who used to be the Quincy director...
jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10
Elder fraud is a growing and costly problem. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Americans aged 60 and older reported nearly $4.9 billion in losse...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10
Overview bullets generated by AI with editorial review Financial institutions and lawmakers agree on a bipartisan basis that the $16.6 billion fraud and scam epidemic requires a whole-of-government r...
newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10
PayPal and Venmo take our commitment to protect our customers very seriously, and we want to arm you with the information you need to stay safe. Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Bad actor...
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...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Investment Fraud Lottery/Prize Scams Law Enforcement Impersonation Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check
insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10
A new Scotiabank poll has found that while young Canadians are confident about their ability to spot AI scams, they are also the most vulnerable. While many young Canadian adults feel confident they ...
theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10
SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through cryptocurrency scheme...
noticias.foxnews.com · 2026-03-09
International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...
macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09
PJ director Sit Chong Meng The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that the number of online fraud cases last year totaled 810, reflecting a downward trend, yet noted that total losses have returned to th...
cryptotimes.io · 2026-03-09
Key Highlights The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a sweeping new report to Congress that marks a turning point in how America plans to fight financial crime in the digital asset space. ...
aol.com · 2026-03-09
International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...
cdotrends.com · 2026-03-09
The Anantara Siam Bangkok hotel smells of jasmine and money. On the ground floor, at a corner table in a restaurant, Nutapone Apiluktoyanunt leans forward and says something that should concern every ...
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...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Investment Fraud Bank Impersonation Grandparent Scams Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check Money Order / Western Union
boston.com · 2026-03-08
Federal prosecutors are trying to recover more than $327,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to a romance and investment scam that targeted a Massachusetts resident, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in B...
patch.com · 2026-03-08
Today’s fraud landscape blends technology with emotional manipulation, making scams harder to spot and easier for criminals to scale. The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: r...
aol.com · 2026-03-08
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is taking a stand against the rising tide of financial fraud by officially designating March 5th as “National Slam the Scam Day.” Led by Chairman Rick Scott a...
coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08
Tamara Chuang Business/Technology Reporter Quick links: Why send spam to 7726 | Privacy screens and other tools | Junk fee complaints | DEN airport’s price-gouging policy | Take the reader poll | Ot...
straitstimes.com · 2026-03-07
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The KK Park complex, a scam hub, in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy township, as pictured from Mae Sot district in Thailand’s border province o...
happycoin.club · 2026-03-07
bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, presented comprehensive results of its security initiative for 2025. The company implemented a cutting-edge multi-layered security ...
indiatechnologynews.in · 2026-03-07
New Delhi, 6th March, 2026: Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the results of its 2025 Security Initiative, highlighting the interception and ...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-07
While there are many types of elder fraud, power of attorney scams are particularly nefarious. Lyne Bien-Aime, a 55-year-old man, is facing charges for an alleged power of attorney scam in which he t...
press-herald.com · 2026-03-07
Karen’s Korner, I wanted to include this article I read the other day for an update on Scams and Fraud: This is the article from the FBI website: Boston “Elder fraud is a growing problem and a shame...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
An elderly man with dementia was systematically drained of $337,000 in a sophisticated, Cyprus-based "romance scam" that some banks failed to stop — and instead are retaining high-powered defense lawy...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
Tainted loveRomance scams put banks in a bad spot, as our Kate Berry writes. She recounts the story of one victim who lost almost $350,000 over the course of several years. The scammers systematically...
ullaw.ca · 2026-03-07
An image of downtown Toronto where the investment scam suspect was charged. Image: CityNews Toronto A 40-year-old Toronto man, Sergiy Shchavyelyev, has been arrested at the heart of an alleged $2.5 ...
galvnews.com · 2026-03-06
Mudassir Iqbal Lakhani Iqbal Ibrahim Lakhani Samirali Ghabrani Smitaben Thakor Samir Ali Zohaib Muhammad FRIENDSWOOD After months of investigation, six people have been arrested in connection w...
kltv.com · 2026-03-06
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man was arrested Tuesday after he was found to have $120,000 in cash and gold he had gotten from a Longview woman as part of a scam, according to the Texas Department of...
accc.gov.au · 2026-03-06
The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its latest fusion cell report today, detailing how a sector-wide crackdown on romance scams has helped to strengthen disruption efforts, enhance intelligence...
tradingview.com · 2026-03-06
Key takeawaysFederal authorities in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT, revealing how pig-butchering schemes combine emotional manipulation with fraudulent crypto investment platforms...
womansworld.com · 2026-03-06
Beth Hyland never imagined she’d fall victim to a romance scam. But after meeting a man on Tinder who seemed perfect—too perfect—she lost $26,000 to an elaborate fraud scheme. The experience left her ...
republicmonitor.com · 2026-03-06
ST. LOUIS — Looking for love? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends being on the lookout for romance scams when dating online, as artificial intelligence tools and cryptocurrency are adding new ...
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