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Investment ScamsIndonesian celebrity Ruben Onsu was accused of fraud and embezzlement after allegedly soliciting investment funds from a victim but failing to return either profits or capital. Police are facilitating settlement negotiations between the parties, and if both agree, the investigation will be closed.
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PhishingVietnam's major power company EVN has warned about fraudulent websites impersonating their brand and a malicious app called "CSKH EVNSPC." The fake app can steal OTP codes, intercept banking credentials, and enable remote control of devices for unauthorized financial transactions.
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Elder ScamsBrazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has established the concept of "hyper-vulnerability" for elderly people in banking relationships since 2022, requiring financial institutions to provide enhanced protection and care. Common scams targeting seniors include fraudulent call centers, unauthorized loans, and transfers after digital fraud. Congress is considering legislation to accelerate refunds of stolen funds within 48 hours of fraud reporting.
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PhishingThai authorities arrested a 41-year-old woman on August 30 for conducting secondary fraud targeting initial scam victims. The suspect contacted victims via LINE, claiming to help recover money lost in online shopping fraud, then led them through fake procedures while never returning the funds. She defrauded 64 victims totaling approximately 8.16 million baht using this elaborate scheme.
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PhishingRussian law enforcement has issued a warning about 'dropper scams' in which fraudsters recruit children to help launder stolen money. Criminals contact young people through messaging apps and social media, offering 'easy money' in exchange for providing bank card details and login credentials. Authorities emphasize that parents must educate children about the serious legal risks of unknowingly becoming accessories to crime.
Read more →PhishingThailand is experiencing a surge in online fraud, with over 21,000 cases reported monthly causing damages exceeding 828 million baht. Scammers increasingly use AI technology to create convincing fake messages, voice calls, and videos. Major credit card company KTC is implementing employee training and public awareness campaigns to prevent fraud, particularly targeting vulnerable elderly citizens.
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PhishingScammers are exploiting a banking feature called "Payment Request" to conduct deposit fraud, particularly in vehicle and real estate transactions. Fraudsters pose as trustworthy parties and send payment requests that victims mistakenly believe will result in receiving deposits, when in fact the transaction withdraws money directly from the victim's account.
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Investment ScamsEgypt is witnessing a surge in "Money Window" investment scams, where fraudsters promise monthly returns of 10-80% to collect funds from citizens, then disappear without repaying. Thousands of victims have lost millions of pounds. Legally distinct from traditional fraud, these schemes are prosecuted as unlicensed fund collection crimes carrying sentences up to 15 years imprisonment.
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AI Voice ScamsAI-powered voice cloning fraud is surging globally, with the US reporting approximately $148.2 billion in electronic fraud losses in 2025. Scammers use generative AI to replicate human voices with high precision, impersonating emergency situations to extort immediate money transfers. Security experts identify family passwords, psychological preparedness, and regular emergency protocol drills as the most effective countermeasures.
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PhishingSIM swapping is a fraud technique where scammers impersonate a victim to obtain a new SIM card from their mobile carrier, allowing them to intercept SMS authentication codes. A French cybersecurity firm found that two-thirds of French citizens have been targeted by this method, and the proliferation of digital eSIMs has made the attack faster and easier to execute.
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PhishingA surge of WhatsApp account hijacking scams is targeting users in Italy, with hackers exploiting security vulnerabilities to steal accounts and impersonate friends and family members. Victims receive urgent money requests via compromised accounts and may be tricked into bank transfers or visiting fraudulent websites. Regular security updates and verification procedures are recommended to prevent falling victim.
Read more →Investment ScamsTurkish police have dismantled an investment fraud ring centered in Bursa that deceived citizens through online investment schemes. In simultaneous operations across six cities, authorities arrested 16 suspects; eight were remanded in custody while others were released under court supervision.
Read more →Elder ScamsA 78-year-old Moscow pensioner fell victim to an elaborate telephone scam, losing over 17.2 million rubles. Fraudsters initially gained trust by claiming meter seals needed inspection, then convinced her to "declare" her savings by transferring cash to a fake "declaration account."
Read more →Investment ScamsA high-ranking Indonesian police commissioner has been accused by a Malaysian investor of investment fraud related to a gold mining venture worth approximately 5.85 billion rupiah. Experts suggest the investigation should consider not only fraud charges but also potential abuse of official position and influence.
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Crypto ScamsInvestment fraud losses in the US have surged 38% in 2025, with cryptocurrency scams accounting for over $8 billion in reported losses. Fraudsters are using AI-generated deepfakes and fake trading platforms to impersonate celebrities and financial experts, deceiving victims into transferring money.
Read more →WhatsApp is testing a new 'Scam Alert' feature that automatically detects suspicious messages from unknown contacts. The feature uses machine learning to analyze incoming messages against known fraud patterns and warns users locally without sending data to Meta servers. Users can choose to block the sender, report them, or mark the conversation as trustworthy.
Read more →Romance ScamsA woman in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, nearly fell victim to a scam involving a supposed foreign gift. Alert bank staff identified suspicious transaction details and coordinated with local police to warn the victim and prevent financial loss.
Read more →Romance ScamsA man from Caxias do Sul, Brazil was convicted of fraud for deceiving multiple women through dating apps and social media. He posed as a romantic interest and requested money under various pretexts including health emergencies and investment opportunities, causing damages of approximately 360,000 Brazilian Reais to at least five identified victims.
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Elder ScamsTelephone scams targeting seniors in Chile have become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging leaked personal information to create more convincing frauds. According to a Kaspersky study, 61% of Chileans over 60 are unaware of recent data breaches, allowing cybercriminals to exploit this knowledge gap through social engineering tactics that use real personal details to impersonate banks, institutions, or family members.
Read more →Investment ScamsAn 80-year-old man from northeastern Italy fell victim to an online investment scam that defrauded him of approximately €80,000. Fraudsters impersonating financial consultants used a digital platform to display fictitious gains, convincing him to make successive wire transfers to foreign accounts. Following suspicious banking activity alerts and police investigation, a 69-year-old suspect in Catania was identified and charged.
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