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khq.com
· 2026-04-06
Americans lost a record $15.9 billion to scams in 2025, a more than $3 billion increase from 2024, with nearly half of those losses tied to investment fraud, according to FTC data. The most common scams involved impersonation—including people posing as the FBI, IRS, sheriffs, family members, or romantic partners—out of three million fraud reports received. To protect yourself, the FTC recommends treating unknown phone numbers and emails as potential scams and independently verifying any requests by contacting the organization or person directly.
wnyt.com
· 2026-04-06
Scammers are targeting New York residents with text messages impersonating state courts, demanding payment for fake tolls or traffic fines using fake official seals, documents, and QR codes to appear legitimate. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office warns that real New York courts never contact people via text, email, or social media to collect fines, and scammers use urgent language like "Final Notice" to pressure quick payment. If you receive such a message, do not click links or scan QR codes; instead, contact your local court clerk directly, call the New York court system at 1-800-268-7869, or report the scam to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
nypost.com
· 2026-04-06
Scammers posing as tow-truck drivers are targeting accident victims in Southern California by arriving at crash scenes and falsely claiming police sent them, then charging thousands of dollars in inflated fees to retrieve vehicles. One woman paid $3,000 after unknowingly signing over her car to a fraudulent driver who disappeared after taking her vehicle. To protect yourself, if you're in an accident, contact police and your insurance company directly before allowing any tow truck to take your car, and verify that any tow service was actually dispatched by authorities.
mexc.com
· 2026-04-05
Pig butchering scams—sophisticated frauds that combine social engineering, cryptocurrency fraud, and psychological manipulation—have cost victims over $75 billion globally, according to a Finance Complaint List advisory. Scammers typically target individuals on social media and dating apps by posing as successful professionals, building trust over time before directing victims to fake investment platforms that promise fabricated returns. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited investment offers from online contacts, verify investment platforms independently before depositing money, and report suspicious activity to relevant authorities.
kucoin.com
· 2026-04-05
Scammers are impersonating SEC officials on social media and text messages to trick investors into providing personal information, paying upfront fees, or investing in fraudulent schemes. The SEC warns that these fraudsters use official-looking branding and real employee names to appear credible, with tactics ranging from fake stock tips to promises of recovering lost money. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited investment offers or financial advice from social media and text messages, verify any SEC communication directly through the official SEC website, and never share personal or financial information with unverified sources.
mexc.com
· 2026-04-05
Cambodia's National Assembly has passed legislation imposing sentences up to life imprisonment for operators of large-scale online fraud networks, including crypto scams and "pig-butchering" schemes that have victimized people worldwide. The law targets scam compounds where trafficked workers are forced to run fraud operations, with penalties ranging from 5-10 years for ring operators to life sentences for leaders of major operations involving violence or death. The measure reflects Cambodia's effort to combat its reputation as a major hub for cybercrime and addresses international pressure to dismantle these criminal operations.
cryptotimes.io
· 2026-04-05
Cambodia has passed a strict anti-fraud law targeting online scams, particularly crypto-related schemes and organized cybercrime, with penalties ranging from 2-10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 depending on severity. The law addresses the country's growing problem with scam operations, including fake investment platforms, romance scams, and money laundering schemes that have affected victims across Southeast Asia. People should be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities and romance advances on social media, verify investment platforms independently, and report suspicious activity to authorities.
savingadvice.com
· 2026-04-05
Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court election could significantly impact seniors and retirees, despite receiving little public attention, because the winning justice will serve a 10-year term and help shape court decisions affecting Medicare disputes, healthcare access, elder protection laws, and benefits interpretation. While Medicare and Social Security are federal programs, state courts play a crucial role in how these benefits are administered locally through rulings on provider disputes, coverage conflicts, and patient protections. Voters who depend on healthcare or retirement benefits should pay attention to this judicial race and consider candidates' positions on healthcare and senior protections, since a single justice's decisions can establish precedents affecting seniors for decades.
bitdefender.com
· 2026-04-05
Financial future faking occurs when someone makes exaggerated or false promises about long-term financial plans, investments, and lifestyle within relationships—a pattern increasingly cited in divorces among younger adults who took loans, merged accounts, or invested savings based on these unfulfilled promises. While sometimes rooted in genuine optimism or insecurity rather than intentional malice, it differs from romance scams but shares similar risks, as both exploit trust and can lead people to expose their financial accounts and personal data. To protect yourself, scrutinize financial claims made by partners, verify investments and business plans independently, and avoid major financial commitments (loans, merged accounts, large investments) until promises are backed by concrete evidence.
newscop.com.au
· 2026-04-05
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money online, including impersonating bank representatives, crypto company officials, and tech support staff to gain victims' trust and access their accounts. In 2025, Australians lost $97.6 million to phishing scams alone, with one victim losing $350,000 in cryptocurrency in just 18 hours after being tricked by a fake ledger company representative. Police advise being cautious of unsolicited calls claiming your accounts are compromised, verifying caller identity through official channels, and never downloading software or sharing personal information based on incoming contact.
the420.in
· 2026-04-05
Cambodia has passed its first dedicated cybercrime law to combat large-scale online scam operations that have defrauded billions of dollars from victims worldwide, with penalties ranging from 2-10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 depending on the severity. The legislation targets organized fraud networks, money laundering, and recruitment of scammers operating from the country, addressing international pressure and economic damage to Cambodia itself. To protect yourself, be cautious of unsolicited contacts, verify requests for personal information or money through independent channels, and report suspected scams to local authorities.
startupfortune.com
· 2026-04-05
Cambodia has passed a draft law imposing up to 20 years in prison for cryptocurrency fraud, targeting the operators and facilitators of scam networks that have made the country a global hub for digital asset crimes. The legislation, which includes asset forfeiture provisions and millions of dollars in fines, was driven by international pressure and UN estimates showing these operations generate tens of billions annually through romance scams, fake investment platforms, and "pig butchering" schemes. General audiences should be aware of these common cryptocurrency scams and verify investment opportunities through independent sources before sending money or cryptocurrency to unknown parties online.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-04-05
Google's AI-generated search summaries (called AI Overviews) can inadvertently display fake phone numbers and misleading information after fraudsters plant scam numbers on obscure websites that the AI then aggregates and promotes at the top of search results. This puts consumers at risk of calling scammers when they search for legitimate customer service numbers for banks, airlines, and other companies. To protect yourself, verify phone numbers through official company websites rather than relying solely on AI summaries, and Google is working to improve spam detection to prevent scammers from hijacking search results.
foxbusiness.com
· 2026-03-26
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CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned that foreign nationals, including members of Russian organized crime, may be operating fraudulent hospice schemes, with an estimated 1,000 of Los Angeles County's approximately 2,000 hospices potentially involved in fraud. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office disputed the claims, citing that the state has revoked over 280 hospice licenses in the past two years, has a moratorium on new licenses since 2021, and has brought 109 criminal charges and 24 civil fraud cases through its multi-agency task force. The dispute has escalated into legal action, with Newsom filing a civil rights complaint against Oz
theguardian.com
· 2026-03-22
Fraudsters exploit isolation and search for human contact to often devastating effect. These are steps you can take to avoid them
As you have got older, retirement has left you with more time on your...
tvmnews.mt
· 2026-03-22
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The Malta Bankers’ Association and the Central Bank of Malta, in collaboration with various other entities and authorities, organised an informative seminar aimed at raising public a...
aol.com
· 2026-03-22
A message that appears to come from Google might look legitimate at first glance. It could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information.
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating Go...
en.sedaily.com
· 2026-03-22
A Cambodia-based criminal organization has been caught running scams on a domestic secondhand trading platform. Police have announced a seven-month intensive crackdown on such financial crimes and org...
stl.news
· 2026-03-22
FBI Executes Raids in High-Stakes Mortgage Fraud Case
In a dramatic turn of events, the FBI conducted a series of raids on a Hollywood mansion linked to a sophisticated $17.4 million elderly mortgage...
northeasttimes.com
· 2026-03-22
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State Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5th dist.) and the 8th Police District will hold a Scam Awareness Seminar for seniors on Wednesday, April 8, at 11:45 a.m. at St. Katherine of Siena parish hall, 9700 Fra...
bigislandnow.com
· 2026-03-22
Photo Credit: Hawaiʻi Police Department
The Kona community policing section of the Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a Kūpuna Watch meeting on March 24 in Captain Cook.
The free event for seniors i...
uk.news.yahoo.com
· 2026-03-22
A young man from Blackburn has opened up about how he was conned out of his mum's life savings by a WhatsApp scam.
Tanvir fell victim to the swindle after he applied for a job with a cryptocurrency a...
thetravel.com
· 2026-03-22
Located in the Caribbean between the islands of Anguilla and St. Bart’s, St. Maarten is a constituent country of the Netherlands. A vacation destination known for its picturesque beaches, breathtaking...
odaily.news
· 2026-03-22
Odaily News Hong Kong police's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) "CyberDefender" has disclosed a cryptocurrency fraud case. A 66-year-old retiree fell victim to a "cryptocurrency inve...
techflowpost.com
· 2026-03-22
TechFlow News: On March 21, according to a report by the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, the Cybercrime Division of the Hong Kong Police Force’s “Cyber Guardians” unit disclosed a cryptocurrency fraud case in w...
yahoo.com
· 2026-03-21
A Tampa Bay-area senior narrowly avoided losing $1.75 million after falling victim to a sophisticated bank impersonation scam, according to officials.
The Ruskin customer attempted to wire the money ...
floridabar.org
· 2026-03-21
Judge Lori Vaughan: 'As you can imagine, a big portion of our presentation is how to recognize and avoid financial scams; they’re everywhere now. I feel like every time we identify something and get t...
wyomingnews.com
· 2026-03-21
A large “beware of scams” sign on display at a gift card aisle in a store.
SARATOGA — In 2024, Wyoming residents lost $43 million to scams, Bank of Commerce and CEO Copper France told Saratoga senior...
buffalobulletin.com
· 2026-03-21
SARATOGA — In 2024, Wyoming residents lost $43 million to scams, Bank of Commerce and CEO Copper France told Saratoga seniors last week.
“You’re not alone,” he said. “Just understand that we’re here...
mashable.com
· 2026-03-21
Fake dating accounts have always been the bane of online dating, but with ubiquitous and cheap generative AI now able to falsify photos, videos, and profile bios, and even plausibly mimic a human in a...
thebostonpilot.com
· 2026-03-21
Online banking has become an increasingly common tool for managing personal finances. For many older adults, the ability to review account balances, pay bills, and transfer funds without traveling to ...
wpbf.com
· 2026-03-21
Whether it's a child car seat, kitchen appliance, or lawn tool, recall notices warn you of a potential safety risk. Now there's a new warning from Consumer Reports: scammers are trying to trick you wi...
cp24.com
· 2026-03-21
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is working to ensure people have the tools to avoid falling victim.
BBB regional director Vikta Paulo told CTV Your Morning Ottaw...
latimes.com
· 2026-03-21
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Robocalls, texts and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared with previous years, with arti...
nbcchicago.com
· 2026-03-21
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timesnownews.com
· 2026-03-21
Lucknow has reported its first pig-butchering scam, where a government schoolteacher was cheated of Rs 49 lakh by a woman he met on an online matrimonial app. The accused allegedly approached on the o...
mexc.com
· 2026-03-21
The New York division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an emergency alert to crypto users after a scam campaign on the Tron blockchain circulated fraudulent “FBI tokens” claiming ...
news4jax.com
· 2026-03-21
A fraud alert and quick action by bank employees helped stop what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says was an attempt to exploit a 79-year-old man from Middleburg into withdrawing over $10,000.
Poli...
kucoin.com
· 2026-03-21
BlockBeats report: On March 20, according to Business Insider, 80-year-old New York investor George Chryssanthou fell victim to a phishing scam, losing approximately $285,000. The scammers gained remo...
stimson.org
· 2026-03-20
In March 2026, Cyber Program Director Allison Pytlak and Southeast Asia Program Deputy Director Courtney Weatherby convened experts from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other ASEAN count...
fox10tv.com
· 2026-03-20
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Scammers are finding new ways to target victims as more people file their taxes, and experts say the tactics are becoming more advanced.
Beth Smiley with EZTaxRefund$ says she s...
wowt.com
· 2026-03-20
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Scammers are now posting fake social media ads featuring a deepfake police officer image in an attempt to discredit warning stickers placed on Bitcoin ATM machines across the Omah...
nypost.com
· 2026-03-20
Investors have flocked to gold IRAs to diversify their retirement savings as the asset soared well above $5,000 an ounce — but with that surge in popularity comes a wave of bad actors who have no busi...
iheart.com
· 2026-03-20
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New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted ...
wtsp.com
· 2026-03-20
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mylondon.news
· 2026-03-20
Thomas Gooden convinced three men using dating apps to give him over £28,000 (Image: City of London Police)
A man who 'defrauded' three men out of more than £28,000 after pretending to be in romantic...
globaldatinginsights.com
· 2026-03-20
Sequel, a dating app designed exclusively for singles aged 50 and older, is gaining attention in for its approach to user safety and trust. Marketed as the first senior-focused platform to adopt a str...
pressherald.com
· 2026-03-20
Maine is poised to stop collecting income tax on money stolen from victims of certain types of scams under legislation that moved forward Thursday with strong bipartisan support.
LD 714 would align s...
news4jax.com
· 2026-03-20
Chris Will, News4JAX reporter, Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A fraud alert and quick action by bank employees helped stop what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says was an attempt to exploit a 7...
prnewswire.com
· 2026-03-20
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptive Security, the leading provider of AI-powered social engineering prevention solutions, today launched free public training resources designed to hel...