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Investment ScamsIndonesia's human rights organization YLBHI urged police to expedite investigation into a gold mining investment fraud case allegedly involving a senior police officer. The case involves approximately 58.5 billion rupiah in losses reported by a Malaysian investor. The call highlights scrutiny on police accountability for internal legal violations.
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PhishingThe Indian government has demanded that Google remove 57 websites and databases hosted on Firebase that were used to impersonate major Indian banks and conduct phishing attacks. These fraudulent sites targeted customers by offering false rewards and attempting to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs). India has experienced a surge in cybercrime losses, with approximately $5.6 billion lost to fraud over the past five years.
Read more →Fraudulent pop-up warnings impersonating Apple and Amazon are surging globally. These scams mimic official security alerts, claiming to detect suspicious transactions and directing victims to phone numbers where criminals extract personal information and money. According to Malwarebytes security research, these schemes combine visual deception with psychological pressure to manipulate victims.
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PhishingCambodia's Telecommunications Regulator (TRC) has issued a warning about fraudulent schemes targeting social media users with fake "account protection" and "page protection" services. Scammers charge fees while falsely claiming they can prevent account suspension or deletion. The scam aims to steal money and sensitive information including passwords, OTPs, and administrative credentials.
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PhishingGerman police warn of a two-stage fraud scheme where scammers contact children on social media, hijack their WhatsApp accounts, then impersonate the victim to extract SMS verification codes from their contacts for unauthorized app store purchases. Two girls in Thuringia suffered losses of several hundred euros through billing fraud.
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PhishingTaiwan residents are receiving unsolicited calls from numbers beginning with +42 and +422, country codes that either no longer exist or never existed. Scammers use spoofing software to fake caller IDs, and answering or calling back may result in being added to their target lists.
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PhishingVietnamese authorities reported 959 online fraud cases in the first half of 2026 with estimated damages of approximately 1.5 trillion Vietnamese dong. Notably, foreign national groups entering Vietnam have been arrested for operating international fraud schemes from rented locations, with over 200 individuals detained.
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PhishingCounterfeit tickets for Belgium's Pukkelpop music festival are being sold online, with local police warning potential attendees. Fake tickets are being distributed through Facebook groups and fraudulent websites imitating legitimate ticketing platforms, with multiple victims already reported.
Read more →Crypto ScamsA woman in Taiwan was defrauded of approximately 200,000 TWD after being contacted through social media by someone claiming to be an investment professional. The scammer used a common technique of allowing a small initial withdrawal to build trust before requesting larger investments that were ultimately lost.
Read more →Investment ScamsA prominent Indonesian television presenter has been formally charged with fraud and embezzlement after soliciting investment in a product trading business while failing to return promised profits and initial capital to investors. The police investigation began following complaints filed in 2025 and is continuing to calculate the total financial losses.
Read more →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.
Read more →AI Voice ScamsGermany is experiencing a rise in phone scams using artificial intelligence-generated voices, making fraud calls increasingly difficult to identify. According to data from July 2024 to June 2026, 965 cases involving AI-related scam calls were reported, with financial and payment-related fraud being most common. Experts recommend verifying the legitimacy of unexpected calls by independently confirming contact information rather than relying on voice recognition alone.
Read more →Elder ScamsPolice in Hai Phong, Vietnam held an online scam prevention seminar for over 150 elderly residents. Officers presented common fraud tactics targeting seniors, including impersonation scams, fake links, and malicious app installations, while teaching practical defense strategies and the importance of verification before making financial transactions.
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Crypto ScamsUnlisted cryptocurrency investment scams targeting elderly citizens are surging in South Korea. Using Ponzi scheme tactics, fraudsters conduct investment seminars promoting fake coins and pay dividends from new investor funds rather than actual profits. Over 80% of victims are elderly, and many experience repeated fraud schemes.
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Romance ScamsPolice in Changchun, China intercepted a potential romance scam targeting an elderly woman who was about to hand over 140,000 yuan to a stranger she met online. The woman had been groomed over time with affectionate language and promised guaranteed investment returns in high-volatility stocks.
Read more →Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 discovered a large-scale phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers designed to steal cryptocurrency funds. Attackers use SMS messages and voice calls to redirect users to fake wallet pages, then trick victims into revealing their recovery phrases and credentials.
Read more →Elder ScamsGerman police in Krefeld have warned of a scam in which fraudsters impersonate police officers and call seniors, requesting valuables be handed over. The perpetrators target individuals from obituaries and spoof the police emergency number 110 on the caller display.
Read more →Crypto ScamsA major investment fraud scheme operating in Dehradun, India has defrauded approximately 140 to 160 residents of an estimated ₹12 crore through false promises of high returns from cryptocurrency and forex trading. The accused, Lavish Chaudhary (also known as Nawab Ali), recruited victims via social media and messaging platforms, guaranteeing monthly returns of 5-6%, but subsequently froze all withdrawals. The victim is now pursuing legal action to compel police investigation.
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Elder ScamsItalian authorities have dismantled a nationwide elder fraud ring following investigations launched in January 2025. The criminal organization impersonated police officers over the phone, falsely claiming family members were involved in accidents or arrests to extort money and jewelry. Three arrests were made, 18 fraud cases confirmed, and approximately €50,000 recovered across multiple Italian regions.
Read more →Romance ScamsIndonesian authorities have arrested 46 suspects involved in an international romance scam syndicate that targeted primarily Indonesian citizens. The suspects, comprising individuals from Indonesia, China, Japan, and Taiwan, created fake dating profiles to build fictitious romantic relationships and extracted money from victims through false pretenses such as medical emergencies and investment schemes.
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