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Romance ScamsFive women—four from China and one from Taiwan—have been arrested in Surabaya, Indonesia for operating an international romance scam syndicate. The suspects used fake accounts to target victims on dating apps and social media, building emotional bonds before requesting money under various pretexts such as medical emergencies, fake investments, and fictitious shipping fees.
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Romance ScamsCambodian authorities announced the closure of over 700 online scam centers during a year-long crackdown operation, with nearly 30,000 suspects arrested. The operation targeted an international criminal network operating romance and investment scams, resulting in the deportation of 58,266 foreign nationals.
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Investment ScamsHanoi's People's Court convicted two members of an organized fraud ring that operated illegal foreign exchange investment schemes, defrauding victims of over 40 billion Vietnamese dong. The scheme involved posing as legitimate investment advisors and directing clients to unregulated trading platforms.
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Crypto ScamsNew York State Police are warning of an increase in cryptocurrency scams where fraudsters use sophisticated tactics to convince victims to liquidate savings, withdraw large sums of cash, or purchase gold bars and coins. Victims should stop communication with suspected scammers and report incidents immediately.
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Elder ScamsTokyo police have identified a new scam targeting elderly residents where criminals impersonate police officers and provide fake "crime prevention guidance" to learn where valuables are stored. The perpetrators then use this information to burglarize homes when residents are away. Authorities warn that police never advise consolidating valuables in one location.
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PhishingScammers are impersonating Swiss hardware retailer Hornbach, sending fake emails promising exclusive deals on "Breezi Pro" air conditioners. Recipients are directed through a fake survey to a fraudulent online shop where their personal data is stolen for unauthorized transactions.
Read more →Romance ScamsThe Dak Lak Provincial Police in Vietnam arrested a couple who exploited spiritual beliefs to sell lottery results and defraud thousands of people of billions of Vietnamese dong. The suspects used livestreams with spiritual themes to create trust and sold lucky numbers for 80,000-500,000 VND each.
Read more →A large-scale phishing scam targeting stolen iPhones has been discovered, using AI voice calls to trick victims into revealing passcodes and authentication credentials. The criminal operation employs over 500 fake domains impersonating Apple Support in multiple languages, with the goal of bypassing Activation Lock to resell stolen devices.
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Elder ScamsAn 85-year-old pensioner in Voronezh, Russia lost over 5 million rubles to scammers in a multi-stage scheme that began with a fake call from a clinic. Fraudsters impersonating bank officials convinced the victim that his government services account was hacked and instructed him to withdraw cash in installments to protect his savings, leading to massive losses before bank staff intervened.
Read more →Investment ScamsThe Consumer Support Association has disclosed scam cases where victims are lured from social media through LINE and Discord with promises of side income, eventually being pressured to send cryptocurrency. Victims report being asked for additional fees under the guise of taxes and technical charges during withdrawal attempts, while displayed account balances do not guarantee actual withdrawable funds.
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PhishingA 70-year-old pensioner in Ancona, Italy, fell victim to a phishing scam that began with an SMS claiming a bank deposit. Fraudsters impersonating a payment company employee and a police official obtained her banking credentials, resulting in €98,000 in unauthorized transfers. Quick action by authorities recovered most of the stolen funds.
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PhishingFraud losses in Singapore declined to $410.6 million in the first half of 2026 from $502 million in the same period of 2025. Enhanced anti-fraud measures by Apple, Google, and Meta, combined with police efforts to block over 47,000 fraudulent phone lines, have contributed to the reduction. However, 8 out of 10 victims still fall victim to manipulation tactics that lead them to transfer money to scammers.
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PhishingQuishing is a cyberscam where malicious QR codes are placed over legitimate ones to redirect users to fake websites designed to steal personal or banking information. The scam is difficult to detect because the website URL is hidden when accessed via QR code, making it a growing threat in public spaces and through postal communications.
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PhishingPolice in the Germering region of Germany have arrested three suspects for attempted phone scam targeting elderly residents. The perpetrators impersonated police officers and instructed an elderly couple to leave jewelry outside their home, but the couple called authorities before the suspect could retrieve the items, leading to the suspects' swift arrest.
Read more →PhishingMultiple U.S. healthcare systems using Epic Systems' MyChart patient portal have issued warnings about phishing emails impersonating MyChart communications. The scam offers false rewards like Medicare kits or senior health packages to steal patient login credentials, insurance information, and financial data. Patients are advised to delete suspicious emails immediately and never click embedded links.
Read more →Criminals are using AI-powered voice calls combined with sophisticated social engineering to bypass iPhone Activation Locks on stolen devices. The scam involves impersonating Apple Support across multiple channels—email, SMS, WhatsApp, and phone calls—to extract verification codes and passwords from victims.
Read more →WhatsApp is testing a new AI-powered security feature that automatically identifies fraudulent messages on users' devices. The system analyzes suspicious message patterns locally on the smartphone without transmitting data to external servers, protecting user privacy. When a message is flagged as potentially dangerous, users receive a warning and can choose to block the sender or report the message.
Read more →Investment ScamsA new scam targeting car buyers has emerged in Russia. Fraudsters post advertisements for vehicles at significantly below-market prices, create artificial urgency by claiming multiple buyers are waiting, pressure victims into paying deposits, and then dramatically raise the price after receiving payment.
Read more →Investment ScamsAn Indonesian entertainment personality has been designated as a suspect in an alleged investment fraud and embezzlement case involving approximately 3.5 billion rupiah. The victim reportedly suffered losses after being promised investment returns that never materialized. Police have not made an arrest, citing the suspect's cooperation during the investigation.
Read more →PhishingA scam is spreading in Venice where fraudsters pose as environmental inspectors from Veritas and demand immediate cash payments of 300 euros for alleged waste collection violations. Veritas has confirmed that legitimate inspectors never collect money on the spot; fines are always formally notified and paid through official channels.
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