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nbcboston.com · 2026-03-10

Ex-Quincy official pleads guilty to federal embezzlement andfraudcharges - NBC Boston

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...

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bostonherald.com · 2026-03-10

Ex-Massachusetts city official who embezzled funds for steak tips, Toyota Prius pleads guilty

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...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10

Inside the $16.6B fight to stop America's scam epidemic | American Banker

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...

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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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insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10

Young Canadians most vulnerable to AI scams, according to latest survey - Inside Halton

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 ...

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cryptotimes.io · 2026-03-09

US Treasury Bets on AI to Tackle Crypto Fraud After $9B Losses

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. ...

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patch.com · 2026-03-09

Mar 10 | SCAMS Prevention Presentation - Mt. Clemens Library | Clinton Township, MI Patch

Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams...

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lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09

Scammer from Laval who targeted Nova Scotiaseniorssentenced to house arrest

A fraud artist living in Laval who was facing more than 30 charges in Atlantic Canada after taking part in a scheme to cheat senior citizens while posing as a policeman, a lawyer and a bail bondsman h...

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cdotrends.com · 2026-03-09

Thailand's Most Dangerous Bank Fraudster Is You | CDOTrends

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 ...

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ckom.com · 2026-03-09

LISTEN: Finance expert stresses importance of reporting fraud | 650 CKOM

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...

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boston.com · 2026-03-08

US attorney going after money forfeited by Mass. resident inromancecrypto fraud scheme

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...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-08

Here's what Link covered March 1-7 - USPS Employee News

National Consumer Protection Week was March 1-7, and Link shone a light on some of the many ways crooks, quacks and con artists ply their trade. This includes a new tool at their disposal: artificial...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Scammer Caught Red-Handed After Fleecing 81-Year-Old Lithia Woman Out Of Thousands

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Hillsborough County have taken 40-year-old Min Chen into custody following a sting operation that halted an ongoing fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident. ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Florida, Arizona Senators Launch War On Scammers With “National Slam The Scam Day”

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...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Six arrested in gold coin scheme targetingseniors, Friendswood PD says - AOL.com

Suspects who posed as federal employees in order to defraud vulnerable people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars have been arrested, according to the Friendswood Police Department. Calling it an...

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indiatechnologynews.in · 2026-03-07

Bybit Unveils 2025 Security Milestone; Intercepts $300 Million in Scam-Linked Withdrawals ...

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 ...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-07

Arrests made in home repair scams targetingelderlyBerkeley residents - CBS News

Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects. Around 11:50 a.m. Monday, off...

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bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-03-07

Ghanain man pleads guilty to role in $100 million fraud ring - Bleeping Computer

A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a massive fraud ring that stole over $100 million from victims across the United States through business email compromise attacks and romance scams. ...

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newswire.ca · 2026-03-07

Younger Canadians most confident in spotting AI- scams are also most likely to fall forfraud

79% of young Canadians know how to identify fraud, but 82% worry AI will result in more sophisticated financial scams TORONTO, March 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Most young Canadians believe they're able to spot ...

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ullaw.ca · 2026-03-07

Toronto Man Charged in $2.5M Investment Scam Impacting Locals - UL Lawyers

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 ...

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galvnews.com · 2026-03-06

Six arrested in $2.8 millioneldergold scam; Friendswood police recover $766K

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...

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fox13news.com · 2026-03-06

Scammer uses malicious email to swipe tens of thousands of dollars fromelderlyLithia woman

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office LITHIA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting the elderly. What we ...

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tradingview.com · 2026-03-06

How US investigators traced $61M in crypto tied toromance scams across wallets

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...

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womansworld.com · 2026-03-06

How a TinderRomance Scam Cost Me $26K—and Changed My Life Forever

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 ...

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irs.gov · 2026-03-06

Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats

IR-2026-30, March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, bus...

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eplocalnews.org · 2026-03-06

How scammers are stealing millions in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie police are seeing a surge in scams that can appear legitimate — until the money is gone. Residents and businesses reported losing $7.8 million to fraud in 2025, up from $2.3 million in 2...

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pictouadvocate.com · 2026-03-06

'It's certainly been an eye opener':Seniorslearn tips on avoiding scams at special New ...

Goodwin photo New Glasgow Regional Police Const. Ken MacDonald, left, chats with Kathleen Campbell during a Safe Senior Police Academy event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. It’s important for ...

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teamhcso.com · 2026-03-05

Man Arrested in Multi-Thousand DollarElder Fraud Scam | HCSO, Tampa, FL

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting an 81-year-old woman. On February 23, 2026, detectives were alerted that an 81-year-o...

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fox26houston.com · 2026-03-05

Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targetingelderlyvictims | FOX 26 Houston

A Friendswood woman was one of six elder Texans scammed by people who allegedly told them to buy gold to "protect" their assets. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the scheme and spoke to a local coin...

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aspendailynews.com · 2026-03-05

Sheriff's office helps woman retrieve money in fraud case | News | aspendailynews.com

The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office helped a woman retrieve nearly $200,000 after she lost about $850,000 in a scam. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office has aided a woman in retrieving a portion of mon...

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khon2.com · 2026-03-05

National Consumer Protection Week, BBB have helpful tips - KHON2

HONOLULU (KHON2) — National Consumer Week is a time to get all the latest information on how to stay safe. The Better Business Bureau has got several tips on how to avoid scams. According to the BBB ...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-05

Taiwan Indicts 62 Over Laundering $339M From Crypto Scam Compounds in Cambodia

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted 62 people over their alleged links to Prince Group, a network designated as a transnational criminal organization by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to a...

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newstalkkzrg.com · 2026-03-05

Consumers urged to 'spot, avoid, and report' scams during National Consumer Protection Week

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...

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washingtonjewishweek.com · 2026-03-05

SeniorResources: Scams AffectingSeniors- Washington Jewish Week

Everyone has been told not to share personal information with strangers or give money for a scenario that seems too good to be true. Yet during 2024, scammers stole $12.5 billion from Americans, accor...

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theweek.com · 2026-03-05

The rise of Asian scams tates | The Week

A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted 62 ...

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digitaljournal.com · 2026-03-04

Finance Complaint List Issues Urgent Guidance on How to ReportPig-Butchering Scams as ...

The Finance Complaint List, a global consumer-fraud reporting and monitoring organization, has released a formal public advisory outlining the critical steps individuals should take if they believe th...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-04

She Said It Was a Crypto Investment. It Was a Scam. Now Prosecutors Want $327K in Tether Back

Federal prosecutors in Boston are trying to recover $327,829 in Tether after a Massachusetts resident was scammed through a dating app. The US Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts filed a civil forfei...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-04

Federal Authorities Pursue $327K Tether Recovery After Dating App Crypto Scam - MEXC

Federal authorities in Boston have launched an effort to reclaim $327,829 worth of Tether following a sophisticated dating app scam that victimized a Massachusetts resident. On Monday, the US Attorne...

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fairfaxcounty.gov · 2026-03-04

Scammers Are at it Again! | Sheriff - Fairfax County

For the past several months, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has been warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate deputies. Victims report receiving calls claiming they miss...

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hrichina.substack.com · 2026-03-04

China's Religious Crackdown Continues: Hefei Ganquan ChurchEldersSentenced for ...

Crackdowns on unregistered “house churches” in China have recently ramped up as part of the government’s efforts to prevent free exercise of religion and restrict religious activities to state sanctio...

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cnbc.com · 2026-03-04

The oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year — 4 money moves they shouldn't ignore - CNBC

The oldest boomers are reaching another decade in 2026 as they turn 80. When it comes to personal finance in your later years, you're less focused on growing wealth and more on preserving for you and...

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berkeleyscanner.com · 2026-03-04

Berkeley police: Home repair scam arrests tied to 6 cases

Authorities say they have linked two men and a teenage boy to at least six home repair scam reports in Berkeley in the past month alone. The Scanner broke the news of the arrests Monday after a local...

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wxyz.com · 2026-03-03

AG warns of new toll road text scam impersonating 36th District Court in Detroit

(WXYZ) — The Michigan Attorney General's Office is warning residents of a new toll road phishing scam that is impersonating 36th District Court in Detroit. According to the AG's office, the latest sc...

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nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-03

Elder FraudLosses Soar, Devastating Victims - New York Today

By the People, for the People News FBI and NYC officials warn of growing threat targeting older Americans Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:31pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The FBI reports tha...

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minnlawyer.com · 2026-03-03

State adopts rapid injunction law to stopelder scams- Minnesota Lawyer

State adopts rapid injunction law to stop elder scams Depositphotos.com image Dan Emerson//March 2, 2026// In Brief Minnesota becomes the second state to enact a rapid financial exploitation injun...

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tradingview.com · 2026-03-03

US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt fromromancefraud scheme - TradingView

The US Justice Department is seeking to recover roughly $327,829 in stablecoins allegedly linked to money laundering connected to an online romance scam. In a Monday notice, the US Attorney's Office ...

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saharareporters.com · 2026-03-03

Nigerian Man Jailed In US For 19 Years Over $4millionRomance Scam, Business Fraud

Authorities also stated that Mba is expected to face removal proceedings after completing his prison term. A 40-year-old Nigerian man who illegally resided in Houston, United States, has been sentenc...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-02

How to Buy Crypto Before Listing: DOJ Seizes $580M inPig Butchering Scams as Fraud ... - MEXC

The DOJ’s Scam Center Strike Force announced on February 27 that it has frozen or seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency connected to pig butchering scams run by Chinese criminal organizations ope...

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mirror.co.uk · 2026-03-02

I was looking forlovebut one word from handsome stranger was terrifying lesson

"It wasn’t simply one person trying their luck, but a system," says Tracy of her romance scammer Scrolling through her notifications on an online dating site, one caught Tracy Cray’s eye. ‘Ritchie’ w...

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mondaq.com · 2026-03-02

AI-driven Catfishing: The Rise Of SophisticatedRomance Scams- South Africa - Mondaq

Romance scams, traditionally involving fake online personas used to deceive victims, have existed for many years. With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools")...

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