Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center of a global, billion-dollar online scam industry. As of Wednesday ...

AS THE CEO of a small bank in Kansas, a former chairman of the Kansas Bankers Association and a former officer of the American Bankers Association, Shan Hanes knew all about the risks of online fraud.

The new year doesn't necessarily bring about a shift in scam tactics. In fact, over the years, many scams have slowly evolved as scammers incorporate new technology and play off of the most recent ...

ABOUT 15 MINUTES. COVERING THE TREASURE COAST, MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNING ABOUT A SCAM THAT HAS CAUSED PEOPLE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. THE SCAM INVOLVES SOMEONE CALLING AND PRETENDING ...

A growing street phone scam in New York City is defrauding victims of significant sums of money, with over $76,000 stolen last year. Criminals request a seemingly legitimate donation via transfer ...

Memecoin scams are increasingly sophisticated, often targeting investors with high hype, FOMO and unrealistic promises. Rug pulls, fake presales and pump-and-dump schemes remain the top methods of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Looking for love? Better Business Bureau recommends looking out for romance scams when dating online, as AI tools and cryptocurrency lend new ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Saturday sounded the alarm over reports of fraudulent job offers and financial scams exploiting job seekers during ...

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Singapore Customs had also warned of another type of scam in a Facebook post on Dec 20. It involved a fake document with a forged Singapore Customs logo with a request to pay a sum of money for ...

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