Emerging ScamsVietnamese police officers are using social media to educate the public about fraud prevention and legal knowledge. Rather than seeking fame, they create relatable content based on their practical experience, building trust with citizens and achieving more effective crime prevention outcomes.
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Emerging ScamsRussia's Interior Ministry has dismantled a large-scale tax fraud network, arresting 17 suspects across 25 regions. The criminal organization, consisting of over 200 members, fabricated invoices and tax declarations for hundreds of companies seeking to avoid taxes, charging 2-3% commissions.
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Emerging ScamsJordan's Criminal Investigation Department has issued a warning against psychological fraud schemes where fraudsters claim to remove "magic" and exploit victims' religious beliefs. These scams involve building long-term relationships, earning trust, and then extracting large sums through repeated money transfers under the guise of religious donations or magical treatments.
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Emerging ScamsA 69-year-old woman in New York was defrauded of approximately $5,000 in jewelry using a fake lottery ticket. Two men claimed they had a winning ticket but couldn't redeem it themselves due to immigration status, then tricked the victim by sending her to a pharmacy while they fled with the jewelry. Austria also warns of similar lottery-based scams requiring upfront payments.
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Emerging ScamsFraudsters are increasingly using fake celebrity endorsements, cryptocurrency payments, and QR code scams to steal money and personal information. Reported fraud losses reached approximately $16 billion in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024. Learning to verify information sources, recognize red flags, and avoid suspicious payment methods can help protect your assets.
Read more →Malwarebytes has upgraded its Scam Guard fraud detection feature to combat increasingly sophisticated scams. A survey reveals that 25% of victims experienced harassment or extortion, 20% had personal information exposed, and 15% lost money. Phone and SMS phishing attacks are among the most common fraud types, yet many smartphone users mistakenly believe built-in security is sufficient protection.
Read more →Emerging ScamsHai Phong City's Women's Union launched a long-term solidarity program to support women and children in border areas from 2026 to 2030. Initial activities in Quang Tri Province included over 200 million Vietnamese Dong in support, covering housing construction, nutritional meals, scholarships, and livelihood assistance.
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Emerging ScamsFrance is experiencing a surge in fake air cooler scams exploiting summer heat waves. Brands like Airabreeze, Coolizi, and Epicooler are being promoted with false advertisements claiming miraculous cooling at low prices, but customers receive non-functional fans or no products at all. The scheme is linked to companies based in Lithuania, China, and Spain.
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Emerging ScamsA man in Hunan Province, China, attempted to evade a third drunk-driving conviction by faking his death with family cooperation and holding a fraudulent funeral. However, police detected inconsistencies in the evidence and arrested him, resulting in a 5-month prison sentence and a fine equivalent to $3,000.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA new fraud scheme targeting lottery ticket agents has been discovered in northern Vietnam. Scammers pose as customers and alter winning numbers in ledgers to force agents to pay fraudulent prizes. One agent lost approximately 8 million Vietnamese dong to this scam.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA new fraud scheme targeting lottery ticket retailers in Vietnam has been discovered. Scammers alter the predicted numbers in transaction records by taking advantage of staff negligence, then claim prize money based on the falsified records.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA new lottery fraud scheme has emerged in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam, targeting lottery ticket agents. Scammers alter winning numbers in transaction records to fraudulently claim prizes that were never legitimately purchased.
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Emerging ScamsPolice in Genoa, Italy have broken up a scam operation in which fraudsters posed as mobile mechanics to extract money from unsuspecting drivers by claiming false vehicle defects. Three Peruvian nationals were apprehended with tools and fake parts used to simulate damage.
Read more →Emerging ScamsIn Ancona, Italy, two men posing as appliance repair technicians defrauded a 70-year-old resident by charging for maintenance work that was never performed. Carabinieri investigations identified three suspects, all with prior police records, and filed fraud charges against them.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA parenting group program for children aged 0-8 in Can Giuoc, Tay Ninh Province has been recognized for its humanitarian impact in eliminating harmful practices and challenging gender stereotypes. Vietnam's Women's Union is scaling the model as a national exemplary initiative to be promoted during the summary of a 10-year national program.
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Emerging ScamsJapan's fraud awareness cases reached a record 27,832 incidents in 2025, with damages totaling 142.3 billion yen. Psychologist Masaaki Nishida explains that the proliferation of smartphones and online communication has led to more diverse and sophisticated scams, particularly non-face-to-face fraud. Actual damage may be 6-10 times higher than reported cases due to victims' reluctance to report incidents.
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