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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...

yahoo.com · 2026-03-17

'Operation Atlantic': US Secret Service Teams With UK, Canada to Stop Crypto Fraud

Law enforcement agencies across three countries are teaming up to try and stop crypto fraud schemes in their tracks. Authorities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada will collaborate on “...

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investmentexecutive.com · 2026-03-17

Canada joins U.S., U.K. to disrupt crypto scams | Investment Executive

In a joint operation involving both regulators and law enforcement from Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is participating in an effort to disrupt so-called “appr...

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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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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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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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fox9.com · 2026-03-15

Phishing scam targets Minneapolis permit applicants as FBI issues warning - FOX 9

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The FBI and the City of Minneapolis are warning about a new phishing scam that is targeting permit and zoning applicants. Local perspective: According to the City of Minneapoli...

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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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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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cryptopotato.com · 2026-03-15

Report: Crypto Losses Drop 87% in February, But Hackers Are Now Targeting People, Not Code

Home » Crypto News Share: Share: A report by blockchain security firm Nominis shows that in February, total losses from crypto attacks fell by 87%, going from $385 million in January to $49.3 milli...

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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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yahoo.com · 2026-03-14

Cranston pastor warns of email scam targeting parishioners - Yahoo

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The pastor of Holy Apostles Parish claims a scammer impersonated him in an email sent to some church members asking for gift cards. Father William Ledoux said parishioners a...

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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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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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theguardian.com · 2026-03-14

Fake rooms, props and a script to lure victims: inside an abandoned Cambodia scam centre

Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashes It is as if you have walked into a branch of one of Vietnam’s banks. A row of customer...

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jamaicaobserver.com · 2026-03-14

Ghanaian pleads guilty in US court to stealing over US$10m viaromance scams

NEW YORK, United States — A Ghanaian man has pleaded guilty to his role in an international criminal organisation that stole more than US$100 million from victims via romance scams and business email ...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-13

IRS warns of 2026 tax scams: What taxpayers should know | Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into reveal...

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kare11.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targeting seniors focus of new bipartisan Senate bill | kare11.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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www3.erie.gov · 2026-03-13

Scams are Heating Up! Stay Safe this Summer | Consumer Protection

Scams occur throughout the year, but criminals often take advantage of the “season” to trick you into providing your personal or financial information to them as part of a scam. Summer scams target v...

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11alive.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targetingseniorsfocus of new bipartisan Senate bill - 11Alive.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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yellowhammernews.com · 2026-03-13

FraudEDU: The evolving face of cyberfraud— the way businesses stay safe can keep you safe, too

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...

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ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Young Canadians say they know AI scams when they see them — the data suggests otherwise

Younger Canadians may feel confident about spotting online scams, but they’re also the most likely to fall victim. That’s according to a new poll from Scotiabank, which found that Canadians aged 18 t...

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patch.com · 2026-03-13

Job Scam Circulating In Howell, Police Warn - Patch

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township police are warning residents — especially teens and their parents — about a job opportunity scam that has cost at least one resident a financial loss. Police said the sca...

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2news.com · 2026-03-12

Jury convicts California man in $500,000elder fraud scam | Local News | 2news.com

Investigators say Amit Bhanwala-Singh is a member of a large fraud group that targets older and vulnerable citizens. A California man involved in a large fraud ring has been found guilty after scammi...

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bethesdamagazine.com · 2026-03-12

Judge orders Gaithersburg woman to pay more than $1M to victims of money laundering

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...

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about.fb.com · 2026-03-12

Fighting Scammers and Protecting People with New Technology and Partnerships

Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Me...

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shorelinemedia.net · 2026-03-12

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them | News | shorelinemedia.net

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 ...

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rstreet.org · 2026-03-12

Scams Were Already Awful. Then They Got AI. - R Street Institute

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...

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about.fb.com · 2026-03-12

Fighting Scammers and Protecting People with New Technology and Partnerships

Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Me...

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zdnet.com · 2026-03-12

A Meta-powered investment scam is spreading across 25 countries - how to spot (and avoid) it

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...

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kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12

Investing Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money | Kiplinger

Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up. You are now ...

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consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12

Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams

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...

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purdue.edu · 2026-03-12

Stay alert this tax season: Common scams, how to avoid them - News

Scams are becoming more sophisticated each year, often mimicking official IRS communications or using new technologies to deceive taxpayers. Below are common tax-time threats to watch for and steps in...

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therecord.media · 2026-03-12

Meta says it culled millions of scam ads amid accusations that it profits from them

Meta said it removed 159 million scam ads in 2025, amid calls from U.S. lawmakers for an investigation into the company’s “facilitation of and profiting from” fraudulent advertising. The company said...

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stthomastoday.ca · 2026-03-12

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Free information session is designed to protect ...

Protecting seniors from increasingly sophisticated fraud and financial scams is the focus of a free information session hosted by MP Andrew Lawton and the St. Thomas Police Service. Seniors’ fraud is...

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straitstimes.com · 2026-03-11

Men linked to Myanmar fraud hub charged in South Korea overromance scam

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Prosecutors said nine men joined a romance scam network operating inside a crime enclave in Myanmar run by a Chinese ringleader. PHOTO IL...

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accountingtoday.com · 2026-03-11

IRS names its 2026 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams- Accounting Today

If you think tax practitioners are busy during tax season, imagine how busy tax scammers are, as they roll out a host of schemes to try to trick taxpayers into installing malware, divulging private in...

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bbc.com · 2026-03-11

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials - BBC

Signal has warned users to look out for signs of scams, after Dutch intelligence said high-profile users of the secure messaging app were being targeted by hackers. Dutch cybersecurity agencies said ...

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dailymaverick.co.za · 2026-03-11

SA's Benjamin Mauerberger embroiled in 'Thailand state capture' accusations, billion-dollar ...

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...

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decrypt.co · 2026-03-11

UK Government's Fraud Strategy Paints Crypto as 'Growing Risk' - Decrypt

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...

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protos.com · 2026-03-11

DeFi lending platform Compound Finance hijacked again - Protos

DeFi users reported suspicious functionality on the website of lending platform Compound Finance on Sunday. The incident is the latest in a string of website hijackings that have affected Maple Finan...

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jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10

Standing Guard: How Our Community Can PreventElder Fraud- Florida's Gulf Coast Edition

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...

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salinapost.com · 2026-03-10

Local government agencies warn public of recent scams- Salina Post

Salina Post Local government agencies are informing the public about scams that have surfaced amongst the public. The 28th Judicial District Pretrial Services has received information of scammers ma...

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newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10

Common Scams and How to Stop Them - PayPal Newsroom

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...

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fox23.com · 2026-03-10

BBB looks back on the top 5 scams of 2025 | News - fox23.com

FOX23 is sharing a list of the top scams of 2025. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma just released the list and these scams could still catch you or a loved one off guard this year. FOX23...

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lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them | Crime | lakecountyexam.com

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...

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