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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 wi...
tvmnews.mt · 2026-03-22
Aqra bil- Malti The Malta Bankers’ Association and the Central Bank of Malta, in collaboration with various other entities and authorities, organised an informative seminar aimed...
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 increasin...
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 fina...
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 mill...
northeasttimes.com · 2026-03-22
By 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 p...
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...
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 wit...
Cryptocurrency
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 b...
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 ...
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 cryptocurr...
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 attempte...
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...
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 ...
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 unders...
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 plausibl...
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 w...
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 tr...
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 CT...
Bank Impersonation Phishing Cryptocurrency
latimes.com · 2026-03-21
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Robocalls, texts and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared with previ...
nbcchicago.com · 2026-03-21
You’re watching the NBC 5 Chicago News streaming channel, which plays local Chicago news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find the “NBC 5 Chicago News” streaming channel ...
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...
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 “F...
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 withdrawin...
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 ...
Phishing Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer
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, a...
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 EZT...
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 mach...
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 act...
iheart.com · 2026-03-20
Doug Wagner Morning Show • iHeart Amy Nofziger - Romance Scams - Doug Wagner Morning Show Doug Wagner Morning Show New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older...
wtsp.com · 2026-03-20
To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your phone, you need the 10 Tampa Bay app. Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here ...
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 pretendi...
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 pla...
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. ...
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 at...
Cash
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 resou...
fallriverreporter.com · 2026-03-20
BOSTON – A Dominican national has been extradited to the United States for his alleged role in a transnational “call center” operation in the Dominican Republic that tricked hundre...
chathamvoice.com · 2026-03-20
CK Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to stay alert to the “Grandparent Scam,” a fraud tactic that continues to target older adults and vulnerable community members through urge...
foxbusiness.com · 2026-03-19
The IRS released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2026 filing season, warning taxpayers about emerging fraud tactics including phishing emails with fake IRS websites, AI-powered phone scams with spoofed caller IDs, and fake charities exploiting disasters. Criminals are using stolen personal information to access IRS accounts, spreading viral "tax hack" misinformation on social media, and impersonating IRS officials to steal sensitive data and personal identifiable information. The IRS reminds taxpayers that it typically contacts by mail first and urges them to remain vigilant, report suspicious communications, and avoid clicking links from unsolicited messages.
nypost.com · 2026-03-19
In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers out to rip you off. Scams tend to spik...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-19
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Millions of Americans are digging into their roots. Genealogy has quietly become one of the fastes...
kiro7.com · 2026-03-19
FBI officials at the Seattle Field Office say there is a concerning trend among financial scams: artificial intelligence components. Seattle Special Agent in Charge Mark Herringto...
bbc.com · 2026-03-19
Police have urged the public to be vigilant after a rise in reports of counterfeit money in circulation in South Yorkshire. Officers received more than 25 reports of people and bu...
fox17online.com · 2026-03-19
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A text message claiming to be from the Michigan Secretary of State is making the rounds — and officials say it's a scam. The message reads: "Michigan Sec...
wgal.com · 2026-03-19
A scammer in Erie County used an artificial intelligence-generated image to pose as an FBI agent, scamming a victim out of $4,000. The Pennsylvania State Police say the picture wa...
Bank Impersonation Gift Cards
prnewswire.com · 2026-03-19
U.S. Bank Continues as Overall Leader in Keynova Group's Mobile Banker Scorecard; Bank of America and U.S. Bank Tie for Top Mobile App WILMINGTON, Del., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire...
Bank Impersonation Phishing General Elder Fraud Bank Transfer Check/Cashier's Check
credit-connect.co.uk · 2026-03-19
New TSB data shows a series of recent scams in which criminals use social media to lure people into online friendships, then extract money ranging into the tens of thousands. TSB’...
cp24.com · 2026-03-19
Halifax-area police are warning the public about recently reported scams, including one that cost a victim hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police say the person in Middle Sackvi...
patch.com · 2026-03-19
WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 18, 2026 – With tax filing season now in full swing, the Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is issuing a critical alert regarding "Tax Season Traps" design...
wuky.org · 2026-03-19
As of 2024, there were more than 30,000 crypto kiosks nationwide, according to AARP. Kathy Rice, a Fayette County resident, lost $19,000 to crypto-related tech support scams. She ...
Crypto Investment Scams Tech Support Scams Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM
uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-19
A bank has issued a warning about scammers who are exploiting people’s loneliness and desire for connection to trick them out of money. TSB Bank revealed that its data shows the a...
Friendship Scams General Elder Fraud Gift Cards Bank Transfer
cryptorank.io · 2026-03-18
Share: The law enforcement agencies from three countries have started Operation Atlantic, an organized effort to disrupt crypto-related scams, dismantle fraud networks, and boost ...
ambcrypto.com · 2026-03-18
For years, crypto fraud was linked to hackers stealing funds that seemed to vanish on the blockchain. Now, that perception is changing. Three countries have joined forces to stop s...
mexc.com · 2026-03-18
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have launched a program called Operation Atlantic that specifically targets approval phishing attacks. The collaboration begins o...
mexc.com · 2026-03-18
BitcoinWorld US Secret Service Launches Crucial Operation Atlantic with UK and Canada to Crush Crypto Fraud Networks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Secret Service announced a ground...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-18
Fraudsters love tax season, and this year could be especially risky. According to a recent McAfee survey, 23% of respondents revealed that they or someone they knew had lost money...
Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards
theguardian.com · 2026-03-18
Indictment and arrest of Prince Group founder Chen Zhi has sparked questions about scam industry’s alleged ties to political elite, and integrity of government crackdown A giant g...
Cryptocurrency
cnet.com · 2026-03-18
Modern online scams operate across multiple platforms, perhaps spanning social media, messaging apps, email and online marketplaces. Google, Meta and Amazon are among 11 tech, reta...
kiro7.com · 2026-03-18
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is warning residents about an increase in sophisticated phone scams that have cost local victims thousands of dollars. These calls have bec...
hsvvoice.com · 2026-03-18
Fraud against elderly victims can drain life savings in moments, and can even lead to loss of life. Always be alert. Fraudsters seem like nice people. Others are family members or...
bgr.com · 2026-03-18
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...
henricocitizen.com · 2026-03-18
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?-...
wric.com · 2026-03-18
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 ...
cybersecurityventures.com · 2026-03-18
Sausalito, Calif. – Mar. 17, 2026 – Read the full story in Eureka Street Mark Gaetani, National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, recently read in Cybercr...
kslnewsradio.com · 2026-03-18
Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 AM | Updated: 9:19 pm FILE - The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. (Jon Elswick, File, AP Photo) (Jon Elswick, File, A...
wral.com · 2026-03-17
NEW YORK (AP) — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts...
chicagotribune.com · 2026-03-17
NEW YORK — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, acc...
engadget.com · 2026-03-17
A coalition of Big Tech companies is working on a more comprehensive solution to combat online scams. As first reported by Axios, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI,...
wired.com · 2026-03-17
When applying for jobs, Angel talks up her language skills. “I can speak fluent English, I can speak good Chinese, I also speak Russian and Turkish,” the glamorous, 24-year-old Uzb...
aol.com · 2026-03-17
Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationsh...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-17
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 ...
riponadvance.com · 2026-03-17
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 sa...
azag.gov · 2026-03-17
PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau's Joe Ducey today released a new consumer video PSA warning Arizonans about tax-related scams targeting...
patch.com · 2026-03-17
Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in Springfield, Va., hosted its 10th annual “Slam The Scam” Fraud Prevention and Awareness Expo on March 13. The educational event ...
secretservice.gov · 2026-03-17
WASHINGTON – This week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada are conducting Operation Atlantic, a joint international law enforcement initiati...
canadianaffairs.news · 2026-03-17
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...
dailybreeze.com · 2026-03-16
By Paula Span KFF Health News The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an ...
thehill.com · 2026-03-16
(NEXSTAR) – Cyber experts are warning that the message no one wants to receive – “Your data has been breached” – could actually be the first phase of a popular scam. It often work...
spokesman.com · 2026-03-16
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 ou...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
findarticles.com · 2026-03-16
Online swindles have grown slicker than pop-ups and typos. Investigators at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report record losses in recent years, while the FTC says Ameri...
Romance Scams Investment Fraud Tech Support Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Bank Transfer
gulftoday.ae · 2026-03-16
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 savv...
uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
aol.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
pcmag.com · 2026-03-15
Tax season is prime time for distractions, fear, and financial stress in many households. Unfortunately, those factors create a perfect environment for online scams to flourish. Th...
greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15
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 ac...
independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15
Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationsh...
the-sun.com · 2026-03-15
POLICE are desperately searching for an influencer who allegedly posed as a teenage girl with cancer in a £30,000 romance scam. Cops are hunting Brazilian man Luís Felipe de Olive...
en.ara.cat · 2026-03-15
The Civil Guard has dismantled a network that combined romance scams with fake real estate investments in Barcelona. The operation began after a woman reported being pressured to i...
aol.com · 2026-03-14
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 the...
Identity Theft Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Payment App
aol.com · 2026-03-14
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 the...
Identity Theft Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Payment App
mynbc5.com · 2026-03-14
After a phishing scheme tricked a Vermont municipal district into wiring $3 million to scammers, a cybersecurity expert says the case should be a wake-up call to organizations ever...
thestar.com.my · 2026-03-14
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. Un...
alachuachronicle.com · 2026-03-14
Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember that protecting yourself from fraud takes more than luck. ...
mexc.com · 2026-03-14
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 int...
pasadenastarnews.com · 2026-03-14
By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providin...
newsweek.com · 2026-03-14
Newsletter Reporter/Producer With spring in full swing, shoppers are diving into seasonal sales, from Mother’s Day gifts to fresh wardrobe updates. But as consumers hunt for barga...
Phishing Online Shopping Scams Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check
michiganindependent.com · 2026-03-14
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 losse...
welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14
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 ...
newsday.com · 2026-03-14
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 nursin...
news4jax.com · 2026-03-14
Aydian Ahmad, Digital Producer LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that in...
bobsullivan.net · 2026-03-14
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 d...
theguardian.com · 2026-03-14
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 bank...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-13
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick t...
aol.com · 2026-03-13
Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is ...
kare11.com · 2026-03-13
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers p...
www3.erie.gov · 2026-03-13
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. S...
wmtw.com · 2026-03-13
Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall victim to scams, but when they do, the financial losses are often much greater. Older Mainers are less likely than younge...
fox61.com · 2026-03-13
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 vi...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
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 th...
mynorthwest.com · 2026-03-13
CRIME BLOTTER Mar 12, 2026, 7:58 AM | Updated: 8:23 am (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) BY JASON SLOSS, KIRO 7 MyNorthwest.com One Shoreline family is tr...
11alive.com · 2026-03-13
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers p...
sgvtribune.com · 2026-03-13
By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providin...
ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
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...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-13
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 Cos...
Investment Fraud Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Gift Cards
katiecouric.com · 2026-03-12
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. "The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
kimt.com · 2026-03-12
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, includ...
ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12
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 vi...
abc11.com · 2026-03-12
A dramatic rise in what's known as "ghost tapping" scams is putting people who use tap-to-pay features on alert. The concerning part of this scam is that victims may not realize th...
about.fb.com · 2026-03-12
Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in...
Tech Support Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency
aarp.org · 2026-03-12
It often begins quietly: an unexpected message, a call that sounds official, a request that feels urgent enough to override doubt. Fraud rarely announces itself. It slips into ordi...
shorelinemedia.net · 2026-03-12
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...
rstreet.org · 2026-03-12
Originally published The Women’s Tech & Telecom Partnership’s 2026 edition of “The Impact Report“ A recent news report detailed the experience of Abigail, a woman living in Southe...
Romance Scams Investment Fraud Tech Support Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Cash Bank Transfer Payment App Money Order / Western Union
about.fb.com · 2026-03-12
Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in...
Tech Support Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency
zdnet.com · 2026-03-12
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Everyone loves a bit of outrage, especially on live TV. Combine this with economic pressure, a cost-of-living crisis, and a c...
kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12
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consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This “true” c...
purdue.edu · 2026-03-12
Scams are becoming more sophisticated each year, often mimicking official IRS communications or using new technologies to deceive taxpayers. Below are common tax-time threats to wa...
therecord.media · 2026-03-12
Meta said it removed 159 million scam ads in 2025, amid calls from U.S. lawmakers for an investigation into the company’s “facilitation of and profiting from” fraudulent advertisin...
panewslab.com · 2026-03-12
PANews reported on March 11 that, according to Bloomberg, lawyers for Chen Zhi, accused of being the head of a large-scale "pig butchering" scam ring, filed a motion in New York fe...
longbridge.com · 2026-03-12
PANews reported on March 11 that Chen Zhi, who is accused of being the head of a large-scale "pig butchering" scam gang, has filed a motion in a New York federal court to dismiss t...
nbcnews.com · 2026-03-11
According to a new Consumer Federation of America study, Americans lose at least $119 billion annually to scams—far exceeding the FBI's reported $16.6 billion in losses for 2024—based on estimates that only 14% of scams are reported to authorities. Investment scams, particularly "pig butchering" schemes involving fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency fraud, represent the most economically devastating category, with actual losses estimated at $46.6 billion compared to reported losses of $6.6 billion. The CFA recommends regulating data brokers to reduce scammers' access to personal information used to target vulnerable populations.
fox61.com · 2026-03-11
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Two men pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court to charges related to receiving, moving, and converting millions of dollars stolen from victims of online s...
thepilot.com · 2026-03-11
Each year, seniors are often targeted by scammers and fall victim to some type of financial fraud, leading to significant losses. In 2023 alone, older adults lost approximately $3....
wtae.com · 2026-03-11
A Beaver County woman says she is trying to sort out a costly mystery after falling victim to what appears to be a scam involving two iPads she ordered through Xfinity. “It’s like...
wgal.com · 2026-03-11
Scammers targeted Pennsylvania drivers with fake unpaid toll text messages over the weekend, leading Philadelphia courts to issue a statewide consumer fraud alert. The latest scam...
accountingtoday.com · 2026-03-11
If you think tax practitioners are busy during tax season, imagine how busy tax scammers are, as they roll out a host of schemes to try to trick taxpayers into installing malware, ...
bbc.com · 2026-03-11
Signal has warned users to look out for signs of scams, after Dutch intelligence said high-profile users of the secure messaging app were being targeted by hackers. Dutch cybersec...
banklesstimes.com · 2026-03-11
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would impose a statewide ban on virtual currency kiosks, a sharp escalation from the state’s regulatory approach just two years a...
myvegrevillenow.com · 2026-03-11
The VegMin Learning Society will be hosting a Fraud Awareness Workshop on March 31st from 1pm to 3pm at the Vegreville Sunshine Club. The goal of the meeting is to help people reco...
dailymaverick.co.za · 2026-03-11
South African-born Benjamin Mauerberger’s name has cropped up in a global scandal involving suspicions of money laundering, human trafficking and organised criminality rooted in Ch...
jdsupra.com · 2026-03-11
[author: Dov Soloman] The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in bo...
kffhealthnews.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
wusf.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11
A Republican-led congressional committee looking into potential fraud in the publicly funded health care program for lower-income people is expanding their investigation to Oregon ...
gilmermirror.com · 2026-03-11
By Paula Span March 10, 2026 The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an of...
idahobusinessreview.com · 2026-03-10
Romance scams are on the rise: Tips to help protect yourself Paul Silva By Paul Silva, KeyBank Idaho//March 9, 2026// With romance scams on the rise and plenty of people looking...
Romance Scams Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards
jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10
Elder fraud is a growing and costly problem. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Americans aged 60 and older reported nearly $...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10
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 w...
newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10
PayPal and Venmo take our commitment to protect our customers very seriously, and we want to arm you with the information you need to stay safe. Scammers are getting smarter, but s...
lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10
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...
wbbjtv.com · 2026-03-10
JACKSON, Tenn. — Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse. Robokiller reports Americans...
cbs19news.com · 2026-03-10
As tax season continues, officials are reminding people to be cautious about sharing personal information to avoid becoming victims of scams. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- ...
Government Impersonation Cryptocurrency Gift Cards
insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10
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 ...
theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10
SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through c...
noticias.foxnews.com · 2026-03-09
International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, espec...
macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09
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...
wcax.com · 2026-03-09
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With tax season underway, scammers are wasting no time in trying to get your hard-earned money. Aggressive robocalls have been surging, with criminals imp...
wsls.com · 2026-03-09
John Appicello, Anchor We’re working for you to expose social media scams. Misleading ads for “easy money” or “rapid weight loss” may wind up costing you your hard-earned money. ...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-09
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you...
boston.com · 2026-03-09
Boston police are warning the public about a scam involving parking violation notices which falsely appear to be from Boston Municipal Court. The fraudulent notices were not issue...
fox29.com · 2026-03-09
SYMBOL - 05 July 2024, Berlin: A woman holds a smartphone in her hand. Photo: Helena Dolderer/dpa (Photo by Helena Dolderer/picture alliance via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The P...
lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09
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 a...
butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09
An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention se...
aol.com · 2026-03-09
International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, espec...
cdotrends.com · 2026-03-09
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 s...
ckom.com · 2026-03-09
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 8...
patch.com · 2026-03-08
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 fastes...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-08
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 ...
abc7ny.com · 2026-03-08
It's National Consumer Protection Week, and 7 On Your Side is helping consumers dodge fraud. According to the most recent data available, the Federal Trade Commissioner says the n...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-08
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. You open your inbox and see a message that instantly makes your stomach drop. Someone claims they ...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-08
Tax season is already stressful for many people. The last thing you need is a fake text about your tax refund or a call claiming you owe money. For You: Stimulus Checks in the Fo...
theguardian.com · 2026-03-08
Rogue operators draw in customers by advertising low prices, but when the work is done they invoice 10 times that sum Late on a Sunday night, you put your key into the front door ...
Bank Transfer
aol.com · 2026-03-08
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 a...
aol.com · 2026-03-08
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 C...
coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08
Tamara Chuang Business/Technology Reporter Quick links: Why send spam to 7726 | Privacy screens and other tools | Junk fee complaints | DEN airport’s price-gouging policy | Take ...
straitstimes.com · 2026-03-07
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...
mexc.com · 2026-03-07
By now, most people involved in crypto are at least familiar with the concept of pig butchering, if not aware that it’s a growing problem with widespread consequences. However, wh...
Romance Scams Cryptocurrency
indiatechnologynews.in · 2026-03-07
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 t...
patronis.house.gov · 2026-03-07
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Patronis is warning residents about a sharp increase in computer takeover scams that are targeting individuals and families across the country. These...
wcax.com · 2026-03-07
This report contains AI-generated images and videos created to show you the best ways to identify real versus AI. EAST TAWAS, Mich. (Aging Untold) — An 84-year-old TikTok creator ...
press-herald.com · 2026-03-07
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...
newstalkkgvo.com · 2026-03-07
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 4, 2026, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that a Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was or...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
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-...
miltonnow.ca · 2026-03-07
Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant against romance scams as part of Fraud Prevention Month, warning that the schemes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Ro...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
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 sca...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-07
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through Saturday, March 7, “People” is revisiting several recent situations where USPS employees sensed a scam and a...
Lottery/Prize Scams Government Impersonation Phishing General Elder Fraud Cryptocurrency Check/Cashier's Check Money Order / Western Union
newswire.ca · 2026-03-07
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 t...
ullaw.ca · 2026-03-07
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...
koaa.com · 2026-03-06
COLORADO (KOAA) — Scams and predatory tactics targeting the elderly across the United States and in Colorado continue to be a growing trend. The latest data available for scams in...
accc.gov.au · 2026-03-06
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, ...
tradingview.com · 2026-03-06
Key takeawaysFederal authorities in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT, revealing how pig-butchering schemes combine emotional manipulation with fraudulent crypto ...
womansworld.com · 2026-03-06
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 ...
republicmonitor.com · 2026-03-06
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 cryptocurr...
wkyt.com · 2026-03-06
LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are a wide variety of online scams that involve people trying to steal money or even your personal information. For today’s Good Question, a viewer asks, I’...
irs.gov · 2026-03-06
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 informati...
protos.com · 2026-03-06
By now, most people involved in crypto are at least familiar with the concept of pig butchering, if not aware that it’s a growing problem with widespread consequences. However, wh...
Romance Scams Cryptocurrency
eplocalnews.org · 2026-03-06
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 fr...
wftv.com · 2026-03-06
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — A Daytona Beach woman fell victim to a scam that’s changed her life forever. “I’m terrified. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. That was, you know, that was my nest ...

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