Thai Police Arrest Yakuza Suspect in Call-Center Scam Bust
Thai police arrest Yamaguchi, a yakuza suspect, in Bangkok for running call-center scams in Cambodia and Vietnam, seizing 30M baht in digital assets.
CFTC Alert: AI Deepfakes Fuel New Wave of Financial Scams
Think seeing is believing? AI scams challenge your reality and put your finances at risk.
Hollywood Director Arrested in $11M Netflix Crypto Fraud
Carl Erik Rinsch, Hollywood director, was arrested for fraud, money laundering, and $11M Netflix scam. His crypto investments led to significant financial losses.
Thailand-Myanmar Scam Centers: 100,000 Still Operating Despite Crackdown
Despite multinational efforts, 100,000 workers remain in Thailand-Myanmar scam centers. Learn about the ongoing crackdown, trafficking, and regional coordination to dismantle these illegal hubs.
SILEGX Scam Investigation Uncovers 46 Cases and RM41.5 Million Losses
SILEGX investment scam: 46 cases, RM41.5M lost. Senior citizens among victims of crypto fraud promoted on social media, says CCID. Stay cautious!
Rising Fraud in Melaka: Over RM1 Million Lost in Three Months
Melaka has witnessed a surge in online fraud cases, with a total of 112 reported incidents between January 1 and March 13 this year, resulting in financial losses amounting to approximately RM1.03 million.
BaFin Warns Consumers About EmexFunding’s Unauthorized Services
BaFin spots red flags at EmexFunding, highlighting hidden risks for investors.
Microsoft Alerts Users to StilachiRAT Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets
Microsoft warns of StilachiRAT, a malware stealing data from major crypto wallets. Stay protected with antivirus measures against this evolving threat.
Young Adults Vulnerable to Phishing Scams Despite Being "Digital Natives"
Young adults, often called "digital natives," are surprisingly vulnerable to phishing scams due to impulsive social media habits, studies reveal.
Filipinos Rescued from Scam Operation in Cambodia
Three Filipinos rescued from forced scam operations in Cambodia, after being deceived into working there under false promises of high salary.
Woman Loses $1.2 Million in Police Impersonation Scam
A woman falls victim to a scam where impersonators claimed to be officers from the Anti-Scam Centre, stealing $1.2 million over two months.
Investor Alert: FCA Exposes 9 Unregistered Financial Companies
FCA warns investors: 9 unauthorized firms pose high risks without FOS and FSCS protection.FCA warns investors: 9 unauthorized firms pose high risks without FOS and FSCS protection.
A New Form of Scam "Smishing" Raises Significant Issues
Beware of smishing scams! FBI alerts on fake parking and toll texts stealing personal info. Learn how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
Beware of Fake 'Educational Foundations' Targeting Crypto Investors, Warns North Dakota Regulator
Fake crypto educators promising low-risk investments are surging—regulators warn investors not to fall into these deceptive schemes exploiting cryptocurrency enthusiasm.
Beware: Forex Investment Fraud Targeting Low Income Earners
SEC charges Jonathan Webb for defrauding investors, including low-income cemetery workers, in a $1.7M Forex scam. The settlement includes $400K in penalties.
California Cracks Down on Crypto Scams: 42 Websites Shut Down in $6.5M Bust
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced earlier this week that the state had taken decisive action against fraudulent cryptocurrency operations. Authorities successfully shut down 42 scam websites responsible for deceiving investors out of at least $6.5 million.
FINRA Panel Orders Stifel to Pay $132.5M for Misleading Investors
FINRA arbitration panel rules Stifel must pay $132.5M for misrepresenting risks of structured notes, highlighting investor protection.
Bitcoin Prince Sam Lee Now Charged with Billion-Dollar Fraud
Once recognised as the Prince of Bitcoin, Sam Lee, who is also the co-founder of Hyperverse and HyperFund, is now charged with a billion-dollar fraud.
Cybersecurity Alert: Lazarus Targets Developers with Malicious npm Packages
The notorious North Korean cybercrime group, Lazarus, has recently intensified its infiltration into the npm ecosystem by deploying six new malicious packages. These packages are designed to compromise developer environments, steal credentials, extract cryptocurrency data, and install backdoors.
SEC Charges Ronald A. Pallek in $1.54 Million Fraudulent Investment Scheme
SEC sues Ronald A. Pallek for a $1.54M fraudulent scheme, alleging false promises and Ponzi-like payments to investors.