A new WhatsApp scam is spreading where fraudsters impersonate trusted contacts and request a 6-digit security code, claiming it was sent by mistake. If shared, this code can be used to hijack the victim's WhatsApp account.
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PhishingItalian Carabinieri in Carcare have identified and prosecuted multiple suspects involved in various fraud cases affecting the Val Bormida region over recent months. Cases include phone spoofing, online investment scams, and e-commerce fraud, with victims losing thousands of euros.
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PhishingVietnamese police have issued warnings about a surge in sophisticated scams targeting students and parents ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. Fraudsters are using fake school accounts, student ID verification schemes, and online kidnapping hoaxes to extract money and personal information from vulnerable families.
Read more →PhishingVietnam's Ninh Binh Provincial Police have issued a warning about a sophisticated online scam where fraudsters impersonate delivery personnel or customer service representatives on social media platforms like Facebook, Zalo, and TikTok to steal personal information. The criminals use AI-generated deepfake video calls to manipulate victims into revealing authentication codes and passwords, then hijack their accounts for fraud and other illegal activities.
Read more →PhishingVietnamese authorities report a significant increase in sophisticated scams targeting students and parents ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. These schemes exploit parental anxieties and students' needs through impersonation of schools, fake student ID fraud, and elaborate kidnapping hoaxes.
Read more →PhishingHanoi authorities have warned of fraudsters impersonating public officials who contact elderly citizens requesting social insurance information. Officials urge residents to remain vigilant and verify information only through official channels.
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PhishingTurkish Gendarmerie forces conducted fraud awareness training in Afyonkarahisar Province, reaching 143 residents with education on phishing, banking fraud, illegal gambling, and phone scams. The initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity awareness and promote reporting of suspicious activities.
Read more →PhishingA fraud ring based in Bursa, Turkey, targeted online vehicle sellers by deceiving them into sending money under the guise of "deposits." The group then evolved their scheme by impersonating notary officials to gain trust and convince victims to authorize suspicious money transfers through banking apps. After a 3-month investigation, simultaneous operations across 7 provinces resulted in 17 arrests and the identification of approximately 70 fraud cases totaling 4.2 million Turkish lira in losses.
Read more →PhishingTurkish authorities arrested 14 suspects in a coordinated cyber fraud operation based in Amasya. Investigations revealed the group defrauded multiple victims across 92 cases using various computer-based schemes, resulting in significant financial losses.
Read more →PhishingTurkish law enforcement has dismantled a cybercrime organization based in Amasya. The investigation began when a citizen lost approximately 5 million Turkish lire to scammers and revealed a nationwide network operating across 9 provinces. Simultaneous operations resulted in 14 arrests and identified over 22 million Turkish lire in victim losses.
Read more →PhishingPoste Italiane warns that summer vacation season sees a surge in online fraud attempts. Scammers use emails, SMS, and phone calls to exploit travelers seeking accommodation and travel deals. The postal service emphasizes that legitimate organizations never request personal data, passwords, or payment information.
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PhishingParis Police Prefecture warns of increasing rental scams targeting students preparing for the fall semester. Scammers lure victims with attractive listings, request official documents like ID and salary slips, then claim the property is unavailable while using stolen documents for identity theft.
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PhishingCriminals have developed a new scam tactic by disguising phishing links as standard unsubscribe buttons in emails. Clicking these links directs users to fake websites where they are asked to provide personal information under the pretext of "confirming unsubscription," potentially leading to data breaches and corporate information theft.
Read more →PhishingRussian authorities in Kirov Region report that scammers have stolen approximately 795 million rubles from 2,071 residents since early 2026. Fraudsters impersonate government officials and use AI-generated voice and video deepfakes to deceive victims into transferring money or taking out loans.
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PhishingQQ's Security Center announced it removed 5.4 million accounts related to telecom fraud in the first half of 2026. The report highlights rapidly evolving scam tactics including bulk redirects via fake incentive links and impersonation voice calls, prompting platform improvements in facial recognition verification and real-time fraud prevention systems.
Read more →PhishingVietnamese authorities warn of a surge in online scams targeting students and parents ahead of the new school year. Fraudsters employ sophisticated tactics including fake school fee collection, student ID code fraud, and virtual kidnapping schemes. These criminals build trust before demanding money transfers using various deceptive methods.
Read more →PhishingTurkish authorities arrested 17 suspects in a fraud scheme targeting used vehicle sellers. The criminals impersonated notaries and tricked victims into approving money transfers through banking apps. The operation uncovered 70 fraud cases with total losses of 4.2 million lira.
Read more →PhishingItalian law enforcement in Carcare has exposed multiple fraud and theft cases, including sophisticated phone spoofing scams where perpetrators impersonated bank officials and police officers to fraudulently obtain money transfers from victims.
Read more →Police and regulatory authorities across multiple continents have launched coordinated actions against increasingly sophisticated e-commerce fraud, including AI-generated fake shops, manipulated QR codes, and fraudulent social media advertisements. Warnings and prevention campaigns are underway in regions including India, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, and South Africa.
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PhishingThe legal team of Erwan Setiawan, Vice Governor of West Java, announced they will take legal action against multiple social media accounts spreading fraud allegations linked to the official's name. The legal team clarified that the underlying dispute is between private parties and the Vice Governor has no involvement in the matter.
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