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bgr.com · 2026-03-18

The FBI Warns Americans To Avoid Scanning These QR Codes - BGR

QR codes are built into the modern internet experience. You point your phone at the square with a strange pattern, and it'll load a website on your phone, which will offer specific information. But yo...

interpol.int · 2026-03-18

INTERPOL report warns of increasingly sophisticated global financial fraud threat

Financial fraud is now one of the world’s most severe and rapidly evolving transnational crimes, with significant economic and human consequences. The 2026 INTERPOL Global Financial Fraud Threat Asse...

Government Impersonation Financial Crime

henricocitizen.com · 2026-03-18

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them - Henrico Citizen

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 Alm...

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wric.com · 2026-03-18

Why are fraud scams tough to solve? | WRIC ABC 8News

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Each year, Virginians lose millions of dollars to scammers. The outcome is not only frustrating for victims, but for law enforcement, who face several challenges investiga...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-18

Emails detail how Valencia County Finance Directorfellfor $2M email scam- Yahoo

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a shocking $2 million mistake, and many people online have been questioning how Valencia County’s Finance Director fell for an email scam, giving millions of taxp...

Phishing Financial Crime Bank Transfer

interpol.int · 2026-03-17

INTERPOL report warns of increasingly sophisticated global financial fraud threat

Financial fraud is now one of the world’s most severe and rapidly evolving transnational crimes, with significant economic and human consequences. The 2026 INTERPOL Global Financial Fraud Threat Asse...

Government Impersonation Financial Crime

occrp.org · 2026-03-17

Alleged 'Fake Prince' Arrested in Nigeria as Another Apparent Victim of theRomance Scam...

Although the number of recorded victims of human trafficking in the Netherlands decreased by around 22% between 2020 and... Although the number of recorded victims of human trafficking in the Netherl...

Romance Scams Financial Crime

nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-17

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them - Norman Today

By the People, for the People News Older adults are often targeted by fraudsters, but awareness and caution can help protect against financial losses. Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:00am Got story updates? S...

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riponadvance.com · 2026-03-17

Collins bill would help protectseniorsfrom financial scams- Ripon Advance

Bipartisan legislation cosponsored on March 11 by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) aims to prevent financial scams against America’s senior citizens and help them to protect their savings. The Senior S...

General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness Financial Crime

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...

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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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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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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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interpol.int · 2026-03-16

INTERPOL report warns of increasingly sophisticated global financial fraud threat

Financial fraud is now one of the world’s most severe and rapidly evolving transnational crimes, with significant economic and human consequences. The 2026 INTERPOL Global Financial Fraud Threat Asse...

Government Impersonation Financial Crime

cryptopotato.com · 2026-03-16

Illicit Crypto Activity in Australia Remains Below 1%: TRM Report - CryptoPotato

Home » Crypto News Share: Share: Illicit activity accounts for only a small fraction of Australia’s cryptocurrency ecosystem, even as digital asset adoption continues to expand. According to the a...

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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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kwqc.com · 2026-03-15

Iowa pharmacist imprisoned for million-dollar scam will keep his license - KWQC

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) - An Iowa pharmacist imprisoned for his role in a million-dollar scheme to defraud retailers will be allowed to keep his pharmacist’s license, regulators have ruled. The Iowa ...

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greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15

Connecticut Man Sentences to 9 Years in Prison for NationwideRomance Scam

A Connecticut man was sentenced last week to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the country, in...

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cherokeephoenix.org · 2026-03-15

Siam Legal International Warns of Call Center Scam Risks After Arrest of 14 Chinese ...

Bangkok, Thailand - March 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Siam Legal International, a Thailand Law Firm, has issued an advisory warning foreign nationals about the increasing threat of call center scams ...

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warwickpost.com · 2026-03-15

Trooper Warwick Arrests March 14: Blackmail,Fraud- WarwickPost.com

WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the area March 6 – 14 included charges for DUI, food stamp fraud and blackmail – exploiting an elder. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI Trooper Log Warw...

Law Enforcement Impersonation Financial Crime

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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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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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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kttn.com · 2026-03-14

Five sentenced in gold bar scam targetingelderlyvictims in ten states

A federal judge has sentenced a participant in a nationwide fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Thur...

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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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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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welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14

Welch Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Online Scams, Protect Vermonters' Hard ...

Mar 13, 2026 Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a mem...

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newsday.com · 2026-03-14

How to avoid home improvement scams this spring - Newsday

In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursing assistant scoured ...

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bobsullivan.net · 2026-03-14

Gas station hero stops crypto kiosk scams, again and again — bobsullivan.net

Once in a while, a human being does the right thing and you wonder why it took so long I’ve long held the opinion that the only real use case for cryptocurrency is fraud; we can debate that. Crypto ...

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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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iclg.com · 2026-03-14

Covid-19 fraudsters convicted in Colorado - ICLG.com

Pandemic profiteers who stole millions through shady schemes and laundered the proceeds have been brought to justice in the Centennial State. Following news that the UK government has failed to secur...

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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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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...

Phishing General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness Financial Crime

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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bbc.com · 2026-03-13

Romancefraudster posed as MI6 and BBC worker to scam women out of thousands

A serial romance scammer, who told victims he worked for the BBC and MI6, has been jailed for more than five years. Kitchen porter Rodney Ade Roberts, 40, from Cardiff, also known as Paul Smith, conn...

Romance Scams Financial Crime

nhregister.com · 2026-03-13

CT man gets 9 years for usingromance scams to steal more than $1.5M - New Haven Register

A Connecticut man convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for series of romance scams that swindled victims out of $1.5 million has been sentenced in Iowa federal court to nine years in prison, o...

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fox61.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the...

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ctinsider.com · 2026-03-13

CT man gets 9 years in prison for usingromance scams to steal $1.5M - CT Insider

A Connecticut man convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for series of romance scams that swindled victims out of $1.5 million has been sentenced in Iowa federal court to nine years in prison, o...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the United States. Th...

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mondaq.com · 2026-03-13

DOJ Seizes $8.5 Million In Cryptocurrency: What This Investment Fraud Case Means For Victims

We are trial lawyers for businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Including our managing partner, our top six lawyers have spent more than 212 years combined winning business lawsuits. We offer t...

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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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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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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-13

New Yorkers lost about $6.5 billion tofraudschemes in 2025, report says - CBS News

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...

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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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kltv.com · 2026-03-12

4 caretakers accused in Jasper Countyelderexploitation case - KLTV.com

JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people for allegedly stealing about $50,000 from an elderly man in their care. The sheriff’s office said on Feb. 23 depu...

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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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wpdh.com · 2026-03-12

$10 Million Stolen in OnlineRomance Scam

For years, the internet has joked about mysterious emails from wealthy foreign princes promising riches. But federal prosecutors say these scams have modernized becoming far more sophisticated and fa...

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kimt.com · 2026-03-12

Romance scammers entenced: Iowa victims lost $1.5M | News | kimt.com

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....

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ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12

Connecticut Man Sentenced to Nine Years' Imprisonment for Participating in a Nationwide ...

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...

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