Social Media ScamsA citizen in Kırşehir, Turkey was defrauded of 100,000 Turkish Lira after responding to a marketplace umbrella advertisement posted on social media. The victim made four separate transfers to the suspects' bank accounts before realizing the scam. Two suspects have been arrested following a cyber crime investigation.
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Social Media ScamsAs the school year begins, cybercriminals are exploiting students and parents who are transitioning to new educational chat groups. Experts warn of two main scams: fake class chats impersonating teachers and fraudulent part-time job offers targeting students.
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Social Media ScamsThe Bali Provincial Government has warned residents about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Governor I Wayan Koster, using his name, photos, and manipulated voice recordings. The fake accounts, labeled "wyn kstr," are offering cash prizes up to 100 million rupiah in quizzes and games while attempting to harvest personal information from victims.
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Social Media ScamsThe Brazilian Federal Government has issued a warning about fraudulent messages promoting a fake "2026 Reconstruction Aid" offering 1,050 reais. These messages are being spread via messaging apps and social media to lure victims to fraudulent websites. While a real reconstruction aid program did exist in 2024 for flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul, this new version does not exist.
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Social Media ScamsEgyptian authorities have arrested a man who operated a social media page fraudulently claiming to provide legitimate university degree certificates in exchange for money. Investigators discovered mobile devices, forged documents, and printing equipment as evidence of the criminal scheme, and the case has been referred for prosecution.
Read more →Social Media ScamsRussia's Ministry of Digital Development has introduced optional fraud prevention measures allowing mobile operators to block advertising and authentication SMS messages to children's phone numbers with parental consent. This aims to reduce risks of data theft and account fraud targeting minors.
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Social Media ScamsVietnamese authorities arrested four individuals operating a scratch lottery scam through Facebook livestreams. The group used fake lottery accounts and pre-printed winning tickets to deceive victims into sending money with promises of large prizes.
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Social Media ScamsA 56-year-old dentist in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, was defrauded of approximately 13.65 million yen through a scam scheme conducted via social media. The Nishinomiya Police Department is investigating the case as fraud.
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Social Media ScamsResidents in Veracruz, Mexico reported falling victim to a dessert sales scam operating through fake TikTok accounts. Victims transferred advance payments for themed pastries, but never received their orders before the accounts were deleted or blocked. Multiple victims have come forward after an initial alert on social media.
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