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Romance ScamsThai police arrested a suspect in a romance scam involving AI-generated forged bank and government documents. The perpetrator built a romantic relationship with the victim before claiming to have substantial bank deposits, extracting money and property 623 times totaling over 21.28 million baht. Most of the fraudulently obtained funds were used for online gambling.
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Romance ScamsA man in Tây Ninh, Vietnam defrauded his girlfriend of approximately 937.5 million Vietnamese Dong by claiming his father had a serious illness requiring expensive treatment. He impersonated a doctor on TikTok and fabricated medical records and hospital images to support his false story. When the victim became suspicious and discovered the deception, she reported him to police.
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Investment ScamsAn Indonesian comedian named Nopek Novian has clarified his involvement in an alleged gold investment scam called "Emas Now." He confirmed his role was limited to a brand ambassador contract from May to May 2027, during which he received only 5% of contracted payments. The case involves 85 victims with estimated losses of 25 billion rupiah.
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Crypto ScamsA man wanted since 2022 for alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud in Argentina's Salta province has been arrested in Australia. He is accused of taking over $170,000 from victims for supposed crypto trading operations without returning the funds. He will be extradited to Argentina on October 15 following Interpol's international manhunt.
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Investment ScamsBangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a 22-year-old woman for operating an online job and investment fraud scheme using a counterfeit Dutch company website. The suspect contacted victims via Telegram offering part-time work with daily earnings of Tk800-Tk2,500, initially paid them legitimately, then lured them into high-return investment schemes. The businessman victim lost approximately Tk24.19 lakh before the scammers ceased contact.
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Crypto ScamsA 54-year-old American was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to repay $8 million for running a sophisticated streaming fraud scheme using thousands of fake bot accounts to artificially boost plays on AI-generated music across multiple platforms since 2017.
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Elder ScamsShock call fraud is surging in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, targeting elderly citizens with increasingly sophisticated tactics. Losses reached over 1.6 million euros in 2025, with 2026 showing an 80% increase in cases and damage amounts nearly doubling. Police are intensifying public awareness campaigns to help seniors recognize and resist these emotionally manipulative scams.
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Investment ScamsChinese police in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, intercepted a sophisticated investment fraud that exploited personal information a victim had posted on social media. Scammers used her name, address, and birthdate to craft a customized fake persona, eventually coercing her to purchase over 200,000 yuan in gold jewelry. Timely police intervention prevented substantial financial loss.
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PhishingFraudsters in Ireland are circulating fake news articles impersonating Glen Hansard's will story to lure victims into a cryptocurrency investment scam. The bogus articles masquerade as pieces from legitimate news outlets and direct victims to submit personal details and deposit a minimum of €250. Simultaneously, banking text message scams are targeting Irish residents, with victims losing thousands of euros.
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Elder ScamsAn elderly resident in Genoa, Italy was defrauded through a fake family emergency scheme involving a fabricated jewelry robbery. Scammers convinced the victim that a relative was involved in a theft and demanded money and valuables to resolve the situation. Police tracked the suspects using surveillance footage and recovered approximately 10,000 euros in gold and jewelry.
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PhishingThe Banque de France has alerted citizens to a new SMS phishing scam claiming recipients are registered on a banking blacklist. The fraudulent messages urge victims to click links to provide banking credentials. Legitimate financial institutions never solicit personal or banking information via SMS, particularly from mobile phone numbers.
Read more →Investment ScamsAn investment fraud case involving PT Divine Gold Jewelry has emerged in Indonesia, with 85 victims reporting losses totaling approximately 2.5 billion yen. The company offered precious metals purchase programs with buyback guarantees, promoted through celebrity endorsements on social media. Authorities are investigating the fund flows and promotional tactics.
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Investment ScamsA 60-year-old pensioner in Russia's Voronezh Region was defrauded by scammers who promised investment returns and transferred his savings to an account registered under a fictitious person. A court has ordered the return of funds following the prosecutor's lawsuit against the fraudsters who used intermediaries known as "droppers" to receive stolen money.
Read more →Elder ScamsA 25-year-old woman has been arrested in southern Italy for her role in an elaborate scam targeting an elderly woman. The suspect and accomplices used the classic "fake police officer" technique to convince the victim that her car was involved in a jewelry robbery, ultimately stealing approximately 15,000 euros worth of gold jewelry from her home.
Read more →Elder ScamsFree public information sessions are being held in Germany to help seniors recognize and prevent common scams such as grandparent scams and shock calls. Retired police officer Bernd Kundt will share practical insights on perpetrator tactics, warning signs, and protective measures.
Read more →PhishingA new fraud scheme has emerged in Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany, where scammers impersonated police officers and gave residents false advice about where to store valuables. The state police are warning residents about how to respond to such calls.
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Investment ScamsA 54-year-old man in Singapore is set to be charged on October 9 for his involvement in an investment scam targeting gamblers. Police revealed that the suspect is also connected to other fraud cases with total losses exceeding $2.2 million.
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Romance ScamsMultiple male students at a high school dormitory in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture have allegedly impersonated women on social media to extort money from men. The school has reported the matter to police and informed parents. Underage drinking and smoking have also been confirmed.
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Investment ScamsA 70-year-old man in Taipei lost 2.2 million NT$ to an investment scam, then nearly withdrew 2.7 million NT$ for another fraudulent scheme involving Japanese whisky investment. Police intervention at the bank prevented the loss and led to the arrest of a money courier.
Read more →PhishingIndonesia's Kulon Progo District Social Welfare Office has issued a warning about phishing scams exploiting Digital Social Security Registration (Perlinsos Digital). Fraudsters are spreading fake links via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to steal personal data including national ID numbers, ID card photos, OTPs, PINs, and passwords from unsuspecting residents.
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