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Elder ScamsA sophisticated scam targeting elderly people in China uses fake online advertisements to build trust, then lures victims to closed-door training sessions in distant locations where large sums are extracted. Police intervention at a train station recently prevented two elderly people from falling victim to this emerging scheme.
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Romance ScamsScam groups are using stolen social media photos on WhatsApp to initiate video calls from unknown numbers. When victims answer, explicit images appear on screen, and they are extorted into paying cryptocurrency. Victims are targeted through photos of people in their social circles obtained from social media.
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.
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Elder ScamsScammers in Russia have developed a new scheme targeting elderly pensioners by exploiting fears of reduced pension payments. The fraud involves impersonation of Social Fund officials, followed by fraudulent calls posing as bank or security service representatives to trick victims into transferring savings.
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Emerging ScamsA new fraud scheme targeting lottery ticket agents has been discovered in northern Vietnam. Scammers pose as customers and alter winning numbers in ledgers to force agents to pay fraudulent prizes. One agent lost approximately 8 million Vietnamese dong to this scam.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA new fraud scheme targeting lottery ticket retailers in Vietnam has been discovered. Scammers alter the predicted numbers in transaction records by taking advantage of staff negligence, then claim prize money based on the falsified records.
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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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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.
Read more →Meta has introduced a free Facebook Verified service using selfie video authentication to address rising fraud from AI-generated fake accounts. The verification will be prioritized in high-risk areas like Marketplace, Dating, and Groups. However, Meta clarifies that verification only confirms someone is a real person, not their trustworthiness or transaction reliability.
Read more →Emerging ScamsA new lottery fraud scheme has emerged in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam, targeting lottery ticket agents. Scammers alter winning numbers in transaction records to fraudulently claim prizes that were never legitimately purchased.
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Investment ScamsA network operator of clinical laboratories was extradited to the United States for an alleged Medicare fraud scheme totaling over $547 million. Between 2016 and 2019, fraudulent laboratory billing claims were submitted to Medicare through multiple lab entities, resulting in massive financial loss to the federal health insurance program.
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Crypto ScamsUkrainian authorities in Kharkiv have brought charges against a criminal organization that defrauded victims of approximately 790,000 hryvnia by impersonating well-known cryptocurrency exchanges. The gang used fake trading bots on Telegram to lure victims with fabricated profits, then demanded fees and taxes before allowing withdrawals.
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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.
Read more →Investment ScamsIndonesian law enforcement agencies have uncovered a major investment fraud scheme involving PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (PT DSI), which raised approximately 3.87 trillion rupiah under the guise of Sharia-compliant property financing. Investigators found that only about 10% of collected funds were actually directed to property projects, with the remainder allegedly channeled through 52 shell companies operated by the company's founders and their relatives.
Read more →Investment ScamsA Ho Chi Minh City company director defrauded 269 investors of over 127 billion dong through fake investment contracts promising unrealistic returns. The scheme involved false real estate development projects and fabricated profit distribution schemes before funds were embezzled.
Read more →PhishingScammers in Hanoi are impersonating government officials and calling social insurance beneficiaries to demand personal and insurance information. Fraudsters are exploiting a government campaign to help people complete insurance documents. Authorities urge residents to verify information through official channels only.
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PhishingAOK Hessen reported a 10% increase in healthcare fraud cases to 1,232 incidents in 2024-2025, with confirmed claims reaching €4.8 million. Simultaneously, the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) partnered with the FBI and Indonesian authorities to dismantle the "Kratos" phishing service, which had distributed approximately 96,000 fraudulent apps and served roughly 1,800 criminal clients.
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Investment ScamsA fraud scheme involving fake consortium credit letters is spreading rapidly across Brazilian social media platforms. Scammers pose as legitimate lenders, offer below-market prices, and disappear after receiving advance payments from victims seeking quick credit.
Read more →Kaspersky has revealed new phishing scams targeting travelers during peak summer travel season. Attackers are creating counterfeit websites that mirror major telecom operators, stealing personal data and payment information. AI-enhanced fake pages are nearly indistinguishable from legitimate sites, leading to account compromises and identity theft.
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