PhishingPolice in North Jakarta are investigating a job listing scam where fraudsters posed as employers and demanded job applicants open a Prakerja account and deposit 2 million rupiah as initial capital. Multiple victims have been identified, and law enforcement is continuing their investigation to identify additional victims and gather evidence from those involved.
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PhishingPhishing scams impersonating the Japan Pension Service are increasing, with fake SMS messages claiming pension payments will stop due to unpaid contributions. However, this threat is impossible under the pension system, and receiving "unpaid" notices is itself suspicious, especially for those over 65. Understanding how to distinguish authentic from fraudulent messages can prevent scam victimization.
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PhishingA 27-year-old man was arrested in Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, on suspicion of scamming three elderly people by posing as a courier on March 16, 2026. Police found approximately €8,700 on the suspect, and authorities are investigating a large-scale fraud network. Such impersonation scams have been increasing across France in recent years.
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PhishingA new fraud scheme targeting Brazilian e-commerce platforms replaces legitimate Pix QR codes with fraudulent ones, diverting customer payments to criminal accounts. The scam goes undetected for days because merchants see orders as abandoned while customers only realize they're victims when delivery doesn't arrive. By that time, criminals have already dispersed the stolen funds across multiple accounts.
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PhishingArgentina's tax authority ARCA has issued a warning about a phishing scam impersonating the agency through fraudulent emails. Scammers send messages claiming to notify recipients of tax debts, audits, or fiscal irregularities, then attempt to trick them into clicking malicious links or revealing personal information. ARCA emphasizes that the legitimate agency never requests payments, credentials, or sensitive data via email.
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PhishingA phishing scam targeting Italian residents mimics official municipal tax communications, falsely promising TARI waste disposal tax refunds. Fraudsters use SMS messages to trick victims into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive personal, tax, and banking information.
Read more →PhishingA resident in Avellino Province, Italy fell victim to a phishing scam in which €7,000 was stolen from their bank account within seconds. The attacker used an SMS impersonating the bank, followed by a phone call from the fraudster posing as a bank representative, to obtain and misuse the victim's credentials.
Read more →Police warn of a new WhatsApp scam called "ghost pairing." Fraudsters impersonate trusted contacts asking you to vote, but clicking the link or scanning a QR code allows them to hijack your account and impersonate you to defraud others.
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PhishingA new fraud detected in Spain allows criminals to hijack WhatsApp accounts and send money requests to the victim's contacts, claiming urgent situations like COD delivery payments. The scam exploits iOS vulnerabilities through zero-click attacks, meaning users don't need to click links or download files. First detected in Italy in May 2026, it has rapidly spread to Spain.
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PhishingThai police dismantled an international phone scam operation in Samut Prakan province on September 1, arresting 12 South Koreans and 1 Chinese national. The gang impersonated South Korean prosecutors and government officials to target over 1,000 Korean victims via phone calls, demanding money transfers under false pretenses. Authorities discovered 13 workstations, fake documents, and equipment used in the scheme.
Read more →PhishingSpain's National Police have issued a warning about a new WhatsApp scam where cybercriminals impersonate users to request money from their contacts without the victim's knowledge. The fraudsters exploit contact lists to conduct unauthorized financial solicitations.
Read more →PhishingA survey on fraud cases in Thailand reveals the top 3 products most frequently exploited by scammers. This report explains why these products are vulnerable to fraud and provides guidance on how consumers can protect themselves from becoming victims.
Read more →PhishingFrance's Payment Security Observatory (OSMP) reported that manipulation-based fraud—where scammers impersonate bank advisors to trick victims into authorizing fraudulent transactions—surged 34% in 2025, reaching €516 million in losses. These scams now account for over 40% of all payment fraud, with data breaches making fraudulent messages more convincing.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Read more →PhishingSpain's Navarra regional police warn of a surge in WhatsApp account hijacking scams. Cybercriminals exploit outdated security vulnerabilities to control victims' accounts and send fraudulent money requests to their contacts, often while victims remain unaware. The scam uses trust-based social engineering to target family and friends.
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