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dallasexpress.com
· 2026-09-14
Four North Texas boarding home operators were indicted in federal court for exploiting elderly and vulnerable residents through two separate fraud schemes: one involving the fraudulent sale of a 79-year-old woman's home for over $156,000, and another involving the theft of more than $50,000 in Social Security benefits from a deceased resident. Donella Locke, Suekya Whitney, and Shakoya Crenshaw face conspiracy and false statement charges in the first case, while Krystle Locke faces theft of government money and identity theft charges in the second case. The defendants allegedly used positions of trust and power of attorney to carry out the schemes involving unlicensed boarding homes.
uk.news.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-14
A North Carolina high school student founded Click With Confidence after his grandfather's business collapsed following a 2022 phishing scam, and the organization now deploys over 30 teenagers to senior centers to educate older adults about fraud recognition and safe technology use. The effort addresses a growing crisis: the FBI recorded 201,266 fraud complaints from Americans 60 and older in 2025 with losses totaling $7.75 billion, while the IRS opened 255 elder fraud investigations from fiscal 2021-2026 involving approximately $885.86 million in alleged fraud. Click With Confidence provides in-person presentations, digital mentorship training, and a browser extension to help seniors identify
azag.gov
· 2026-09-14
A bipartisan coalition of 15 state attorneys general, led by Arizona's Attorney General Mayes, opposes the proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning it would undermine their ability to protect consumers from cryptocurrency fraud. The FBI and FTC reported combined losses exceeding $13 billion from crypto scams in 2025, with the attorneys general citing over 330 enforcement actions since 2017 that have shut down fraudulent schemes and helped victims. The coalition argues the legislation would cede critical consumer protection authority to the SEC and prevent states from serving as a first line of defense against the escalating crypto fraud epidemic.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2026-09-14
Senior citizens in Guwahati are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals exploiting their smartphone use through digital arrest scams, fake investment schemes, and malicious APK files, with police reporting 18-20 cases daily. Victims have lost between Rs 45-50 lakh in digital arrest scams, with one individual losing as much as Rs 3.5 crore in investment fraud schemes. Fraudsters impersonate police, RBI officials, and government agencies through WhatsApp and Telegram, using fear tactics and fake refund promises to extract money from elderly residents.
ground.news
· 2026-09-13
Revolut disclosed that a limited number of customers had their sensitive data—including passports, selfies, and transaction histories—exposed to a fraudster who used a fake government agency domain to submit data requests. The fintech company confirmed customer funds remained secure despite the breach, though the exact number of affected customers was not disclosed.
telegraph.co.uk
· 2026-09-13
A Belgian man has lost £8,500 in supermarket vouchers to a romance scam impersonating Céline Dion, having sent codes to the fraudster over a three-year period while believing he was in a relationship with the singer. Despite warnings from his family, he continues to send money and has shared personal information about his relatives with the scammers, causing safety concerns. This case reflects a broader trend of celebrity romance scams targeting middle-aged and elderly victims, with British authorities reporting £102 million lost to such fraud in 2025, a 15% increase from the previous year.
transcripts.cnn.com
· 2026-09-13
This transcript is not about elder fraud or scams. It covers President Trump's visit to Ireland for meetings with Irish leaders and attendance at a golf event. While the transcript mentions "Nigerians Extradited to U.S. to Face Charges in Romance Scams" in the headline, the actual content provided does not include details about that story. I cannot summarize elder fraud content that is not present in the provided text.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-13
A 70-year-old retiree lost over $2,400 (1,800 pounds) in an Amazon impersonation scam after fraudsters called claiming suspicious activity on his account and used social engineering tactics, including a fake verification call and warnings about a compromised IP address, to convince him to authorize 12 separate bank transfers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 96,000 consumers reported being targeted by Amazon impersonators over one year, with almost 6,000 reporting losses totaling over $27 million, and adults 60 and older being four times more likely than younger people to lose money with a median loss of $1,500. The scammers explo
hawaiinewsnow.com
· 2026-09-13
Kauai County officials debunked false rumors that Port Allen was closed and a fuel barge had capsized following Hurricane Lowell, with the port confirming full operational status. Kauai Police Department warned residents to remain vigilant against disaster-related scams, noting that fraudsters often impersonate law enforcement, government agencies, and relief organizations to steal money or personal information during recovery efforts.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-12
A 70-year-old Michigan woman lost over $270,000 after being targeted by a government impersonation scam in which a fraudster posing as an FTC agent claimed she faced arrest for money laundering and drug trafficking. The scammer instructed her to purchase gold and later demanded she cash out her and her deceased husband's pension accounts, threatening arrest if she contacted police. Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Sacramento using community camera footage to track him down.
katv.com
· 2026-09-12
The IRS is warning of rising scams targeting seniors ahead of National Grandparents Day, noting that fraud schemes have evolved from local, in-person scams to sophisticated online operations involving perpetrators worldwide who exploit trust to gain access to personal information and bank accounts. Common schemes include romance scams targeting widowers on dating sites and "grandparent scams" where callers pose as grandchildren claiming emergencies and requesting urgent money transfers. Authorities recommend warning signs include unsolicited contact, requests for personal or financial information, and pressure to act quickly, and advise victims to immediately cut contact, notify police and banks, and report to resources like the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
moneywise.com
· 2026-09-12
A 70-year-old Michigan woman lost over $270,000 after falling victim to a government impersonation scam in which fraudsters posing as FTC agents claimed she faced arrest for money laundering and drug trafficking. The victim withdrew her own and her deceased husband's pension accounts to pay the scammers in gold and cash as demanded. Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Sacramento using community surveillance footage, though it remains unclear whether the victim's money was recovered.
yellow.com
· 2026-09-12
Cryptocurrency scams stole an estimated $17 billion globally in 2025, with U.S. losses reaching $9.3 billion according to the FBI—a 66% year-over-year increase—as criminal operations professionalized with industrialized phishing kits, AI-deepfakes, and money laundering networks. The average scam payment surged 253% to $2,764, with seniors aged 60+ losing $2.8 billion at an average of $83,000 per victim, four times higher than other internet crime categories. The article identifies seven specific scam types including rug pulls, phishing, and investment fraud, noting that scammers have low
americanpress.com
· 2026-09-12
Senior citizens are frequent targets of illegal robocalls and text message scams involving government imposters, fake utility threats, package delivery issues, romance scams, virus warnings, and bank fraud schemes. The author describes personal experiences with scams that cost him $500 and nearly cost him another $500, and recommends verification strategies such as independently calling verified numbers and utilizing resources like AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) to combat these schemes.
ewn.co.za
· 2026-09-12
Six Nigerian nationals alleged to be members of the black axe organised criminal network are being extradited to the United States for their involvement in romance scams that defrauded victims of approximately R100 million. The Hawks facilitated the extradition process, which was expected to be completed on Friday afternoon. Additionally, National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams appeared in court on charges related to fraud and is awaiting a pre-trial conference scheduled for the following month.
hoodline.com
· 2026-09-12
A 37-year-old Indian student visa holder was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for acting as a courier in a gold fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans, including a Delaware County, Oklahoma veteran who lost nearly $100,000 after being tricked by fake Microsoft support and federal officer impersonators into converting cash to gold. Venkateswara Chagamreddy was arrested during an undercover sting after collecting gold from multiple victims across three states within 48 hours, with evidence showing he received real-time instructions and victim photos from co-conspirators. The case reflects a national surge in elder fraud, with gold courier scams alone causing $311.8 million in losses across approximately
bizpacreview.com
· 2026-09-12
The House is advancing three bills to combat federal and state fraud, including establishing an assistant attorney general position to lead DOJ fraud investigations and creating data-sharing requirements between state and federal governments. Fraudsters have stolen billions in taxpayer dollars from programs like SNAP and COVID-era assistance programs, with the White House Task Force identifying approximately $230 billion in suspected fraud and stopping about $55 billion in flagged payments.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2026-09-11
Venkateswara Chagamreddy, a 37-year-old Indian man on a student visa in Texas, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding an elderly Vietnam veteran in a tech support scam that resulted in the loss of gold and cash. The scheme involved fake Microsoft support, federal officer, and Treasury Department impersonators who convinced the victim to convert money to gold, which Chagamreddy collected in person; he was arrested during a second pickup arranged by law enforcement. Chagamreddy was ordered to pay $99,496 in restitution and evidence showed he targeted multiple elderly victims across multiple states within 48 hours, collecting gold
hindustantimes.com
· 2026-09-11
Indian student visa holder Venkateswara Chagamreddy, 37, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in an elder fraud scheme targeting elderly people through impersonation scams, including one against a Vietnam veteran from whom he defrauded $99,496. Chagamreddy posed as various officials including Microsoft support, federal officers, and Treasury Department representatives to convince victims to purchase gold and hand over their money, and he traveled across multiple states to collect payments from victims. He was ordered to pay $99,496 in restitution and faces removal proceedings after completing his sentence.
telquel.ma
· 2026-09-11
Recent WhatsApp scams targeting Moroccan users employ two primary methods: manipulating Google Contacts by compromising victims' Google accounts to impersonate trusted relatives and request urgent money transfers, and "Ghost Pairing" which allows scammers to secretly connect their devices to victims' accounts by tricking them into scanning QR codes under the guise of account verification. These scams exploit social engineering and account vulnerabilities, with scammers using stolen contact information, familiar profile pictures, and false urgency to convince victims to send money or grant account access.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
· 2026-09-11
Queensland police are warning residents about caller ID spoofing scams where fraudsters impersonate police, government agencies, banks, and other trusted organizations to demand payments or steal personal information. The scammers use technology to display fake caller IDs from legitimate institutions and pressure victims with threats of legal action or financial harm. Police emphasize that legitimate organizations never request banking details, passwords, or payments via gift cards or cryptocurrency, and urge victims to independently verify caller identity before sharing information.
americanbazaaronline.com
· 2026-09-11
Venkateswara Chagamreddy, a 37-year-old Indian national on a U.S. student visa, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for leading an elaborate gold scam targeting elderly victims, including a Vietnam veteran, by impersonating federal officials and claiming their identities were linked to criminal activity. The scheme involved convincing victims to purchase gold and hand it over to fake federal agents, with Chagamreddy collecting gold from multiple elderly victims across several states and ordered to pay $99,496 in restitution. Evidence showed he was part of a coordinated operation with co-conspirators targeting at least three elderly victims (ages 75, 79
moneywise.com
· 2026-09-11
Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, is suing talent agency FAM Networks for $10 million, alleging the company fraudulently induced him to sign a contract that grants them perpetual rights to his name, image, and likeness while promising speaking engagements and social media revenue that were never delivered. FAM allegedly collected $15,000-$20,000 monthly from Flair's Facebook page without accounting and transferred ownership to themselves, costing Flair at least $250,000 in lost revenue. The lawsuit, filed in New York in September, seeks $5 million in compensatory damages for breach of contract and another $5 million in compensatory and punitive
startsat60.com
· 2026-09-11
A Monash University study reveals that financial abuse is the most common form of elder mistreatment in regional Australia, predominantly perpetrated by adult children and partners rather than strangers, often driven by power, control, and longstanding family conflict. Geographic isolation, sparse services, and social stigma in rural communities significantly impede older adults—particularly women with lifelong histories of domestic violence—from seeking help. The research recommends embedding legal and elder abuse specialists within trusted community healthcare settings and developing locally tailored support solutions rather than centralized services.
stgeorgeutah.com
· 2026-09-10
Since 2020, Utahns have lost nearly $450 million to scams and financial crimes, with losses reaching $108.4 million in 2025 alone. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown launched the Utah Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, a statewide team of investigators, prosecutors, and financial analysts designed to identify fraud patterns, connect related cases, and investigate crimes spanning multiple jurisdictions. The center will coordinate investigations involving identity theft, romance scams, elder fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and other financial crimes while providing training and resources to law enforcement and financial institutions.
coingeek.com
· 2026-09-10
U.S. Bancorp launched its dollar-backed stablecoin (USBDC) on the Stellar network following a successful pilot cross-border payment transaction between North America and Europe, positioning it for institutional use cases in treasury operations and asset tokenization. Meanwhile, Circle acquired Singapore-based B2B payments firm Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock deal to expand stablecoin payment infrastructure across Asia, where Tazapay already processes over $25 billion in annualized payment volume with approximately 60% involving stablecoins.
moneytalksnews.com
· 2026-09-10
Victims of retirement account scams face a devastating tax trap: when con artists drain IRAs or 401(k)s, the IRS still demands income tax on the stolen money, with the 2025 tax law making this rule permanent and eliminating most theft-loss deductions. Elderly victims like a 57-year-old who lost $675,000 to a romance scammer face tax bills exceeding $225,000 on money they never received, while the IRS only allows deductions for specific scam types, leaving most fraud victims with both their financial loss and massive tax liability.
en.yna.co.kr
· 2026-09-10
Thai police arrested 12 South Korean nationals and 1 Chinese national operating a voice phishing call center in Samut Prakan Province, where they targeted South Korean victims by impersonating prosecutors and government officials to trick them into transferring money. Police discovered call center equipment, computers, mobile phones, phishing scripts, and a list of South Korean victims at the luxury house operation. The suspects had illegally entered Thailand and are suspected of involvement in organized voice phishing scam crimes.
hoodline.com
· 2026-09-10
Jamisha Sylvain, a South Florida woman charged with exploiting elderly residents in Deerfield Beach, skipped a court hearing in July 2026 and allegedly continued targeting seniors while on bond, including posing as a building manager to steal debit cards, credit cards, and cash from residents at senior living communities. Her initial arrest in December 2025 involved manipulating an elderly blind woman and coercing a 78-year-old woman with dementia into unauthorized cash withdrawals totaling $1,718, with charges including occupied burglary, elder exploitation, and grand theft. Sylvain faces potential penalties up to 30 years in prison under Florida law for financial exploitation of
scdailypress.com
· 2026-09-10
A mother-daughter pair, Susanne Kee (75) and Bethanne Kee (51), were sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for Medicaid fraud and identity theft committed through their Silver City after-school program, Kids in Need of Support Services, and ordered to pay $6.6 million in restitution. The scheme involved submitting fraudulent claims for nonexistent services, illegally using patients' Social Security numbers and Medicaid identifiers, and documenting false psychological disorders that could harm victims long-term. Both pleaded guilty to multiple counts including Medicaid fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft affecting children and adults.
tovima.com
· 2026-09-10
A woman in central Greece was defrauded of $400,000 in cash and jewelry after scammers posing as a tax official and accountant convinced her that authorities were conducting a tax inventory of her assets. The victim was instructed to place the money and valuables in a bag outside her home, where accomplices collected them. Greek police identified a suspect believed to be the group's "collector" and are continuing investigations into the fraud operation.
tovima.com
· 2026-09-10
Police in Greece arrested two teenage suspects and identified six others in connection with a criminal gang accused of 34 thefts and frauds totaling over €250,000. The gang posed as electricity company employees, using phone calls to convince victims of electrical leaks or radiation hazards at their homes before stealing cash and valuables. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on phone scams targeting elderly people across Greece, where criminals increasingly impersonate utility workers and public officials using sophisticated methods including AI voice mimicry.
which.co.uk
· 2026-09-10
A Which? survey of 1,501 UK fraud victims found that 63% encountered scams through apps or websites, with Meta-owned platforms (Facebook 28%, WhatsApp 17%, Instagram 10%) being the primary sources. Beyond financial losses, victims reported severe mental health impacts including anxiety, depression, and strained relationships, with 63% experiencing increased stress and 54% suffering mental health damage, while some became isolated due to shame. The research reveals that vulnerable populations with pre-existing mental health conditions faced disproportionate harm, and calls for Ofcom to enforce the Online Safety Act against tech companies that profit from fraudulent advertising.
ground.news
· 2026-09-10
A new scam known as "pig butchering" is spreading on messaging apps including Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram, according to warnings from Pakistan's FATA Police. The scam involves fraudsters using these platforms to build trust with victims before exploiting them financially. No specific financial losses or victim numbers were detailed in the available report.
odaily.news
· 2026-09-09
Southeast Asian criminal organizations use cryptocurrency, primarily USDT, as the central payment method for an industrialized fraud and trafficking network that includes "pig butchering" scams, human trafficking, online gambling, and money laundering. The operation functions as an assembly line with specialized service providers handling recruitment, target identification through illegally obtained personal data, website construction, social engineering, and cash-out services, with cryptocurrency guarantee platforms acting as intermediaries. Telegram groups openly facilitate transactions including the buying and selling of trafficked people (priced in thousands to tens of thousands of USDT) and the sale of illegally obtained personal information obtained from corrupted insiders in government and financial institutions.
legalreader.com
· 2026-09-09
A Nigerian man, Oluwasegun Baiyewu, was sentenced to 95 months in federal prison for laundering over $3.1 million obtained through fraud schemes targeting U.S. people and businesses, including romance scams, unemployment insurance fraud, and business email compromises. Between May 2020 and October 2021, Baiyewu worked with at least six others to convert stolen funds into used vehicles that were exported to Nigeria, with one notable transaction involving a Puerto Rican renewable energy company losing $280,000 through a business email compromise scam. The group used encrypted messaging services to coordinate the movement of fraud proceeds and coordinate purchases made with the stolen money.
japantimes.co.jp
· 2026-09-09
Thai authorities arrested 12 South Koreans and 1 Chinese national operating a call center from a luxury house south of Bangkok that targeted South Korean victims through phone scams impersonating prosecutors and government officials. The scammers used VoIP phones, computers, and forged documents to trick victims into transferring money, and police discovered call center equipment with 13 workstations and lists of South Korean victims at the location. This bust is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized scam operations in Southeast Asia, which have defrauded victims globally of billions of dollars annually.
straitstimes.com
· 2026-09-09
Singapore passed new anti-scam legislation on September 9, 2026, making it illegal to provide personal details for creating online accounts or to supply accounts on platforms like Carousell, TikTok, Telegram, and Meta to criminals, with convicted online account mules facing up to three years imprisonment, fines up to $10,000, and potential caning. The law also significantly increased penalties for non-compliant online service providers, raising maximum fines from $1 million to $10 million, as scam victims in Singapore lost $410.6 million in the first half of 2026 alone.
patch.com
· 2026-09-09
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly's Major Financial Frauds Bureau has recovered nearly $650,000 in stolen wages for 138 workers through multiple labor prosecutions in 2024, including cases against four contractors who submitted fraudulent workers' compensation documents to obtain home improvement licenses. Additional recoveries include $435,000 from Westbury Fish owner for unpaid wages to 38 employees, $60,000 in overtime compensation, and $35,000 to 25 workers, along with guilty pleas resulting in fines and prevailing wage restitution.
consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com
· 2026-09-09
On September 3, FinCEN published an analysis of digital asset investment scams ("pig butchering" schemes) covering September 2023 through December 2025, identifying approximately $12.7 billion in suspected fraudulent financial activity across 33,904 BSA reports, with reporting volume growing at an average rate of 10.9% per month. These scams typically involve fraudsters using fake personas on social media and dating platforms to build trust with victims before directing them to transfer funds to scammer-controlled accounts, often by liquidating retirement accounts or taking out loans. Victims spanned all 50 states and all age demographics, with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network characterizing the acceler
turnto23.com
· 2026-09-08
A growing "wrong number" text scam uses chatbots impersonating attractive women to lure victims into conversation, eventually tricking them into signing up for dating or adult websites where they are prompted to provide credit card information, risking fraudulent charges and identity theft. The scammers employ social engineering tactics like compliments and fake photos to build rapport before requesting financial information. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to ignore unsolicited texts from strangers, block suspicious numbers, and never share personal or financial information with unknown contacts.
dailystar.co.uk
· 2026-09-08
Thai military seized an 80-hectare scam compound in Cambodia's O'Smach that housed thousands of trafficked workers running romance, cryptocurrency, and government impersonation schemes targeting victims globally, including British citizens. The facility contained fake police station mock-ups (including replicas of Singapore Police and Brazil's Federal Police offices), detailed romance scam scripts on whiteboards, and rows of cubicles where scammers operated around the clock. While Cambodian authorities claim to have eradicated large-scale scam operations, rights groups and experts assert that criminal syndicates have simply transitioned to decentralized operations rather than being truly dismantled.
vietnam.vn
· 2026-09-08
Thai police arrested 12 South Korean nationals and their Chinese boss operating a call center in Samut Prakan province that targeted over 1,000 South Korean victims through phone scams. The perpetrators impersonated government prosecutors and officials, falsely claiming victims were involved in criminal investigations to trick them into transferring money. The group, which had illegally entered Thailand six months prior and relocated every two months to avoid detection, operated from a luxury house equipped with 13 workstations, computers, mobile phones, and forged official documents.
escudodigital.com
· 2026-09-08
The US and UK have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate investigations and share intelligence against Southeast Asian scam centers that operate investment fraud and romance scams, often staffed by trafficked labor. The partnership, which includes a joint operation planned for October in London, has already identified overlapping cases and secured significant seizures, including £100 million in frozen assets and approximately $15 billion in cryptocurrency linked to the Cambodia-based Prince Group. This marks the first international alliance specifically targeting cryptocurrency investment fraud and other digitally-enabled financial crimes run by transnational criminal networks.
verizon.com
· 2026-09-08
The article provides guidance for parents on protecting children from five common online scams: gaming scams (where scammers promise in-game currency or items then disappear), phishing/smishing attacks (fake messages requesting personal information), AI-generated impersonation (realistic deepfake voices and videos), account takeover through credential sharing, and "easy money" referral scams on social media. According to Verizon research, 63% of Americans have experienced cyber threats in the past year, and 80% of parents worry about their children being targeted by online scams, though parents can help by teaching kids to pause and ask critical questions before clicking links, sending money, or sharing information.
thehackernews.com
· 2026-09-08
BengalSEO, a campaign operating from Rajasthan since at least 2015, uses black hat SEO techniques to poison Bing search results with fraudulent lure pages impersonating legitimate services like antivirus tools, streaming platforms, and banking portals to deliver MayaBot malware and redirect victims to tech support scam call centers. The operation employs a sophisticated traffic distribution system, aggressive backlink spam, and DOM manipulation to manipulate search rankings and fingerprint potential victims before routing them to payload delivery or scam operations. The campaign has been active since at least 2022 and is attributed to IT service providers WeConnect Solutions LLC and Garage2Global.
vladtv.com
· 2026-09-08
DJ Vlad's 80-year-old mother lost $200,000 to an FBI impersonation scam that began with a fake Charles Schwab pop-up warning her account was compromised, leading fake federal agents to gain remote computer access and direct her to purchase gold coins that were handed off in a parking lot. Former CIA officer Charles Finfrock explains the scam's tactics of using authority, fear, and secrecy to isolate victims and exploit bank systems, highlighting the rising trend of gold and cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors.
losbanosenterprise.com
· 2026-09-08
Merced Police are hosting an elder fraud prevention class on September 15, 2026, for residents 50 and older as the county experiences multiple active scams targeting seniors, including impersonation of law enforcement officers demanding payment for missed jury duty, family emergency scams claiming arrested relatives need money for ankle monitors or bonds, and fraudulent emails posing as county departments requesting wire transfers for fake invoices. The scams have used increasingly sophisticated methods including spoofed phone numbers, fake official documents, and AI-generated voice imitations to deceive victims.
wtva.com
· 2026-09-08
The Corinth Police Department and First Baptist Church are jointly hosting an educational presentation on elder fraud on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to raise awareness about scams targeting seniors. The event aims to inform and protect elderly community members from fraud schemes.
mha.gov.sg
· 2026-09-08
Singapore's scam situation improved in 2025-2026 with cases falling 14.4% and losses declining 17.9% in the first half of 2026 (to approximately 16,800 cases and $411 million respectively), though the country still experiences an average of 90 reported scam cases and $2 million in losses daily. The proposed Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill aims to strengthen anti-scam efforts through three mechanisms: facilitating information exchange between police and service providers via the National Scams List platform, enhancing legal tools to combat online platform scams, and strengthening police capabilities to disrupt scam accounts and infrastructure