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Investment ScamsBernhard Eugen Fritsch, originally from Landshut, Bavaria, has been placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list for allegedly defrauding US investors of approximately $35 million through his technology company "Starclub Inc." Fritsch misrepresented contracts and diverted investor funds for personal expenses. He is suspected of being in or near Munich after fleeing Mexico in October 2025.
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Romance ScamsKazakhstan is experiencing a surge in fraud schemes where fake healers and fortune tellers contact parents through messaging apps and social media, claiming their children are under strong curses. They fabricate symptoms to instill fear, then demand payment for purification rituals or protective items before disappearing with the money.
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Crypto ScamsA 61-year-old resident of Paphos, Cyprus, lost over €77,600 through two linked cryptocurrency scams: an initial investment fraud and a subsequent recovery fraud. After being lured by social media advertisements, the victim was targeted again by scammers claiming to recover his losses.
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Investment ScamsA 61-year-old man in Bibai, Hokkaido was targeted by an SNS-based investment scam, having already transferred over 1 million yen. Bank staff at Hokuyō Bank detected the fraud when the man attempted to withdraw an additional 900,000 yen, preventing further losses and demonstrating how vigilant financial institutions can help protect vulnerable customers.
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Romance ScamsFrench tennis legend Yannick Noah has revealed that he fell victim to a sophisticated phone-based romance scam in the 1980s. The perpetrator used a false identity to cultivate intimate relationships with celebrities over the phone, manipulating them into sending money and valuable gifts.
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PhishingA new social media scam has been reported in Vietnam where fraudsters create fake accounts impersonating relatives on Zalo. Rather than directly requesting money, they manipulate victims into calling family members on Facebook to ask for loans. After building trust, scammers send fake transaction screenshots and transfer notifications to steal money. Police advise direct verification and protecting personal information.
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Investment ScamsAn investment fraud case involving Indonesian celebrity Ruben Onsu has been settled through compensation of 3.5 billion rupiah to the victim. His ex-wife Sarwendah expressed relief that the matter was resolved peacefully, avoiding prolonged legal proceedings that could impact their children.
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PhishingEgyptian Central Bank warns of surging fraud schemes exploiting the popular InstaPay payment app. Scammers are using AI technology to create fake websites and links that closely mimic official banking platforms, targeting sensitive user data and transfers.
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Elder ScamsThe City of Pavia in Italy is intensifying efforts to prevent elder fraud by hosting six community seminars as part of an Interior Ministry initiative. The events will feature educational videos and role-playing exercises to help residents recognize and respond to fraud schemes, while also providing psychological support to victims.
Read more →Binance has issued a warning about increased phishing attacks targeting cryptocurrency users through fraudulent text messages claiming account security issues or suspicious login attempts. The scammers use shortened links to direct victims to fake login pages designed to steal credentials. Binance recommends users only verify their accounts through the official app and to use security features like address whitelisting and the Verify tool.
Read more →PhishingThe Nghe An Provincial Police have warned of a new scam exploiting Vietnam's land registration digitalization initiative. Fraudsters impersonate government officials and land registration staff, pressuring victims to install malicious apps or scan QR codes to steal banking credentials and OTP codes.
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Investment ScamsSpain's regulatory authorities warn of increasing investment scams perpetrated by unregulated financial operators. These schemes employ sophisticated tactics ranging from social media recruitment to fake investment platforms and cryptocurrency fraud. This article explains how to identify warning signs and what steps to take if you become a victim.
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Romance ScamsDurham Regional Police in Ontario, Canada announced the results of "Project Maroon," a romance scam investigation that defrauded victims of approximately $1 million. The Major Fraud and Financial Crimes Unit detailed the investigation findings.
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Romance ScamsA romance scam targeting a local woman involved scammers impersonating Hollywood actor Johnny Depp in Wisconsin. The fraudsters employed sophisticated tactics, including mailing gifts to the victim. Celebrity impersonation scams continue to victimize increasing numbers of people.
Read more →Romance ScamsAichi Police arrested five individuals, including a marriage consultation agency representative, for operating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting men through matchmaking apps. The organization used approximately 280 female part-time workers to collect personal information from over 5,600 men and collaborated with other fraud groups.
Read more →Romance ScamsAichi Prefectural Police arrested five individuals, including a 40-year-old marriage counseling company director from Fukushima Prefecture, on fraud charges. They allegedly registered women seeking side jobs on dating apps, arranged meetings with fake investment advisors, and defrauded them of cryptocurrency.
Read more →PhishingScammers are impersonating France's Caisse des dépôts (deposit management agency) by contacting people via phone and email, claiming to help them access dormant funds in exchange for processing fees. The legitimate institution warns it never contacts customers this way and has established a reporting platform called Thesee for victims.
Read more →Investment ScamsAichi Prefectural Police arrested five people, including a marriage consultation company CEO, for investment fraud. The suspects lured women who responded to side job advertisements onto dating apps, then posed as men to recommend investments and defraud them of cryptocurrency.
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PhishingA resident in Samsun, Turkey fell victim to fraudsters operating a fake MHRS (national health appointment system) website. The victim's credit card was charged 44,444 lira without authorization after entering personal information on the counterfeit site. Police have launched an investigation into the fraudulent transaction.
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AI Voice ScamsExperts from Russia's major telecom company warn that scammers are increasingly using AI technologies to manipulate children and teenagers into criminal activities as the school year begins. New threats include deepfake videos created from social media photos and voices, fake educational apps that spy through cameras and microphones, and schemes that recruit minors to generate illegal content using AI tools.
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