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secretservice.gov · 2026-03-17
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
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 “...
investmentexecutive.com · 2026-03-17
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...
canadianaffairs.news · 2026-03-17
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...
thehill.com · 2026-03-16
(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...
spokesman.com · 2026-03-16
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...
findarticles.com · 2026-03-16
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...
Romance Scams Investment Fraud Tech Support Scams Phishing Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Bank Transfer
gulftoday.ae · 2026-03-16
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...
fox9.com · 2026-03-15
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...
Government Impersonation Phishing Wire Transfer Gift Cards
pcmag.com · 2026-03-15
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...
independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15
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 ...
cryptopotato.com · 2026-03-15
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...
mynbc5.com · 2026-03-14
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...
thestar.com.my · 2026-03-14
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 ...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-14
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...
mexc.com · 2026-03-14
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...
newsweek.com · 2026-03-14
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...
Phishing Online Shopping Scams Scam Awareness Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check
michiganindependent.com · 2026-03-14
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...
theguardian.com · 2026-03-14
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...
jamaicaobserver.com · 2026-03-14
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 ...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-13
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...
kare11.com · 2026-03-13
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...
www3.erie.gov · 2026-03-13
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...
11alive.com · 2026-03-13
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...
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...
ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
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...
patch.com · 2026-03-13
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...
Phishing Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
2news.com · 2026-03-12
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...
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...
about.fb.com · 2026-03-12
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...
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
about.fb.com · 2026-03-12
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...
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...
purdue.edu · 2026-03-12
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...
therecord.media · 2026-03-12
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...
stthomastoday.ca · 2026-03-12
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...
straitstimes.com · 2026-03-11
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...
accountingtoday.com · 2026-03-11
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...
bbc.com · 2026-03-11
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 ...
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...
protos.com · 2026-03-11
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...
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...
salinapost.com · 2026-03-10
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...
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...
fox23.com · 2026-03-10
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...
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
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