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macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09

Total scam losses of MOP300 million last year nearly match 2023 record

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

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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aol.com · 2026-03-09

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams- AOL.com

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...

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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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patch.com · 2026-03-08

Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding ModernRomance& Cryptocurrency Scams | Vienna, VA Patch

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...

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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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coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08

What's Working: Imposter- scam complaints decline in Colorado, but consumer complaints hit record

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straitstimes.com · 2026-03-07

How South-east Asia became home to the world's scam farms | The Straits Times

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...

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happycoin.club · 2026-03-07

Bybit blocked $300 million worth of fraudulent withdrawals for 4000 users. - Happycoin.club

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 ...

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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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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-07

Florida man allegedly stole 71-year-old nurse's home and $300K through power of attorney ...

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...

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press-herald.com · 2026-03-07

Karen's Korner:Elder fraud- Minden Press-Herald

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...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07

True crime, fakeromance: Inside one victim's fight with banks | American Banker

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...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07

What do banks owe victims ofromance scams? - American Banker

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...

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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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kltv.com · 2026-03-06

I-20 traffic stop yields $120K in cash, gold tied to Longviewelder fraud scam - KLTV.com

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...

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accc.gov.au · 2026-03-06

National Anti- Scam Centre taskforce report highlights value of joint effort to tackleromance scams

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...

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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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republicmonitor.com · 2026-03-06

BBB Tips: Protect your heart and your wallet fromromance scams

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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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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dailyhodl.com · 2026-03-06

U.S. Scam Strike Force Seizes $584,762,751 in Crypto From Chinese Criminal ... - The Daily Hodl

Authorities say they’ve seized more than $584.7 million in cryptocurrency tied to Southeast Asian scam compounds run by Chinese transnational criminal organizations. The Scam Center Strike Force, lau...

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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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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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aol.com · 2026-03-05

ModernDating Scams: 7 Money Schemes Men Fall For on Apps Every Day - AOL

The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling pro...

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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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yahoo.com · 2026-03-04

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture In 2024Romance Scam Case - Yahoo

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts are moving to seize $327,829 in USDT tied to a romance crypto scam that drained a victim’s savings in late 2024. The scammer posed as a love interest, dangled a fa...

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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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decrypt.co · 2026-03-04

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture Over Romance Scam - Decrypt

By Logan Hitchcock 2 min read Mar 2, 2026Mar 2, 2026 Prosecutors for the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office are seeking the civil forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT as part of a money...

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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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cnet.com · 2026-03-03

Study Finds Phishing Scams Are on the Rise, Accelerated by AI - CNET

You're probably all too familiar with the words "potential spam" or "suspicious activity detected" or even a pop-up in Gmail that reads, "This message might be dangerous." That's because we are all po...

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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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yahoo.com · 2026-03-03

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture OverRomance Scam- Yahoo

Prosecutors for the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office are seeking the civil forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT as part of a money laundering scheme that victimized the user of an online...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-03

U.S. DOJ Reports Seizure of Over $580M Via Scam Center Strike Force | MEXC News

The United States Department of Justice has reported a major milestone in combating transnational criminal activity related to cryptocurrencies. On February 26, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirr...

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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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mexc.com · 2026-03-02

$4.2 BILLION USDT FROZEN: Tether's Massive Crackdown Sparks Global Crypto Showdown

Tether USDT News: $4.2 Billion Frozen as Global Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Stablecoin Misuse In a sweeping series of enforcement actions that underscore mounting global scrutiny of digital as...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-02

There's a new way scammers are targeting victims – USPS Employee News

The Postal Inspection Service is reminding employees and customers during National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7 to beware of artificial intelligence scams. Scammers are now using artificial int...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-02

U.S. Postal Inspectors Warn Customers to Avoid Scams that Use Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning U.S. Postal Service customers that scams using artificial intelligence (AI) make old cons and tricks appear more...

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msadvocate.com · 2026-03-02

Can You Recognize An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scam? - The Mt. Sterling Advocate

(NAPSI)—Postal inspectors want to help you and all USPS customers stay safe. Scammers take every opportunity to trick you into believing their lies are legitimate offers, wins, and even emergency req...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-01

U.S. Scam Center Seizes $580 Million in Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud | MEXC News

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. has frozen and seized more than $580 million in cryptocurrency. The funds are tied to “pig butchering” scams run by Southeast Asia–based criminal groups....

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