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New York Postworld3 hrs ago
Sheriff warns public of scam posts tied to Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said fraudulent online posts about the Nancy Guthrie investigation include QR codes requesting money. Authorities advised the public not to send funds to unknown accounts. Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing from Tucson since early February.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
CBS Correspondent Matt Gutman Receives Phone Scam Call Claiming Bank Fraud
Matt Gutman received a call from someone claiming to be bank fraud protection who knew his account details and directed him to withdraw cash without alerting staff. He recognized the scam and posted about it on July 10. A separate case saw another journalist lose $72,000 earlier…
petapixel.comai3 days ago
OpenAI and SpaceXAI Release New Agentic AI Models
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called his company's 5.6 Sol model the best available on July 11. Elon Musk accused Altman of scamming, and Altman replied by referencing Musk's space data center plans. Both companies released updated agentic AI systems this week.
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order-order.comtechnology4 days ago
Ofcom Draft Rules Require Platforms to Curb Scam Ads, with Fines Possible
Ofcom released proposals requiring services such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok to act against fraudulent advertisements. More than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online. Non-compliant firms could face fines of £18 million or 10 percent of global…
automotiveworld.comfinance4 days ago
EU crypto rules take effect as fewer than one in five firms secure licenses
New European Union crypto regulations began on 1 July. Fewer than one in five of the region's 1,200 registered crypto companies obtained required licenses. Officials said the rules aim to curb scams and protect investors.
tfipost.compolitics6 days ago
Visa Rules From End of 2026 Bar Most Foreign Crews at Kilkeel While Government Seeks More Domestic Hires
Alison Hume told Parliament that the changes put jobs at Whitby Seafood at risk because roughly 70 percent of scampi crews at Kilkeel hold foreign visas. Other MPs have sought solutions for fleets at three Northern Ireland ports.
winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
Indonesia Deports 92 Chinese Nationals Suspected of Scam Operations, Issues Lifetime Bans
Indonesia deported 92 Chinese nationals on July 5 and imposed lifetime entry bans after their May arrests in a suspected online fraud syndicate. The operation followed a formal request from the Chinese government, which covered all costs and provided escorts. South China Morning…
South China Morning Postworld11 days ago
AI deepfake romance scam impersonates Dubai prince to defraud victims
Fraudsters are using real-time AI face-swapping technology to impersonate Dubai's crown prince in live video calls. Victims are drawn into extended romantic exchanges before being asked for money. Researchers have linked some operations to organized crime groups in Nigeria.
world14 days ago
AP Investigation Details U.S. AI and Internet Services Used in Myanmar Scam Centers and Company Efforts to Disrupt Them
The Associated Press reported that American AI models and internet infrastructure support scam centers in Myanmar. A trafficked worker described targeting 50,000 victims in one month. Companies responded to the findings with account bans and reviews.
sbs.com.auai14 days ago
Survey: 6% of U.S. Adults Say They Lost Money to Scams Last Year
A Gallup survey for the Stop Scams Alliance found that roughly 15 million Americans lost money to scams in the prior year, with total losses reaching $68 billion. Twelve percent of victims said the scams involved AI or deepfakes.
uctoday.comworld15 days ago
PG&E says customers lost $211,000 to QR-code scams in first half of 2026
PG&E stated that fraudsters stole more than $211,000 from customers using fake QR codes and service disconnection threats. Losses are on pace to rise 30 percent from 2025 levels. The utility issued the alert on Sunday.
Engadgetai17 days ago
Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI, Meta and Google Over AI Training Data and Scam Use
Four active cases filed between 2023 and 2026 accuse major AI firms of copyright infringement, enabling harm to minors, and powering phishing schemes. The suits seek damages, injunctions, and model destruction. dailycaller.com reported the filings and their status as of June 2026…
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld17 days ago
Al Jazeera Releases 25-Minute Investigation into Myanmar Scam Operations
The 101 East program published a two-year probe on June 27 detailing how Southeast Asia's cyberscam networks traffic victims and extract funds. The report outlines the industry's structure and reach across more than 60 countries.
citizen.co.zatechnology17 days ago
Employment Scam Reports to BBB Doubled, Losses Rose to $501 Million
Reports of employment scams to the Better Business Bureau doubled last year, with losses rising from $90 million in 2020 to $501 million in 2024. Two victims described receiving polished messages from fake recruiters after posting job interest online or applying directly. Experts…
washingtonpost.compolitics17 days ago
Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Burglary and Theft in Multiple Scams
Ariana Rose, 40, admitted seven counts of fraud, perverting the course of justice, five burglaries and theft at Southwark Crown Court. GB News reported she carried out rental scams and house-sitting thefts across England.
The Independentbusiness20 days ago
Starling Bank Adds Scam-Detection Tool to Mobile Banking Assistant
Starling Bank has expanded its in-app assistant with a scam-intelligence feature that asks customers questions about planned transfers. The tool, first introduced in 2025, now covers romance scams and other fraud types.
Engadgetai21 days ago
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion, Largest in 50-Year History, While Warning of Scam SPVs in Anthropic Shares
The venture firm announced the raise Tuesday, citing returns from its early stake in Anthropic. The investment has grown to an estimated $14 billion value.
japantimes.co.jppolitics21 days ago
Japan Consumer Center Reports Rise in Air Conditioner Repair Scams
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan issued a warning on June 23 about increasing complaints over air conditioner repairs. The center recorded 1,251 complaints in 2025, more than double the 451 logged in 2021.
winnipegfreepress.comworld23 days ago
Cambodia frees workers from scam compounds but many remain stranded
Cambodian authorities have raided cyber scam compounds tied to human trafficking and released thousands of workers. Released individuals report lacking shelter and transport to return home.
citizen.co.zabusiness23 days ago
Australian woman lost $646,035 in romance scam; new anti-scam laws delayed until 2027
A Melbourne woman sent more than $646,000 to a person she met on a dating app before discovering the relationship was fraudulent. Australia's new anti-scam framework will not take effect until March 2027 and its scope remains under consultation.
Timeworld27 days ago
Sons of Legion Reports 50-60 Daily Fake Accounts While Meta and Spotify Expand AI Anti-Scam Tools
The Nashville rock band has seen its Facebook following rise from 12,000 to 2.3 million since January 2025 while confronting 50 to 60 new fake accounts daily and AI-generated artists in its Spotify recommendations.
foxnews.comai27 days ago
TIAA Staff Stop Scam Targeting Retiree’s $3 Million Account
Staff at TIAA prevented a scam that targeted a 76-year-old client’s retirement savings. Artificial intelligence flagged the suspicious activity, but human review stopped the transfer.
hackread.comtechnology29 days ago
FBI alerts Microsoft 365 users to Kali365 scam
The FBI issued an urgent alert about a new phishing platform that uses stolen OAuth device codes to bypass multi-factor authentication on Teams, Outlook and OneDrive accounts.
Nbc Newsworld29 days ago
Senators to Introduce Bill Creating Centralized Scam Reporting Website
Sens. Maggie Hassan and Rick Scott will introduce the ReportScams.gov Act on June 15, 2026, to create one federal portal and a coordinated strategy across agencies.
dutchnews.nlfinance32 days ago
Rotterdam Port Task Force Expanded as Traders Report $11.5 Million Yearly Losses to Storage Scams
Fraudsters have used fake websites and forged documents to sell non-existent storage at the Port of Rotterdam, generating at least $11.5 million in annual losses. The port authority and storage companies expanded a task force in February 2026 to identify and remove fraudulent sit…
thenextweb.comai33 days ago
German Court Rules Google Liable for AI Search Overviews
A German regional court found Google responsible for content in its AI-generated search summaries. The decision followed two cases where the summaries incorrectly linked publishers to scams.
rediff.comtechnology35 days ago
AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Farage and Bailey Used in Investment Scams on X
Fabricated clips on X showed a nonexistent clash between Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, paired with fraudulent investment ads. Both men condemned the content and urged users to report it.
japantimes.co.jppolitics36 days ago
U.S. Moves to Denaturalize 17 Citizens for Alleged Fraud, Including Child Sex Offenders and Scammers, in Largest Such Effort
The Justice Department filed complaints against 17 people accused of concealing crimes or immigration violations when they applied for citizenship. The cases mark the largest single effort to use denaturalization powers since President Trump returned to office.
Rapplerpolitics36 days ago
Sworn affidavits accusing Sen. Legarda of kickbacks in flood-control scam remain with Ombudsman
Two of 18 men who previously accused a senator of receiving cash in a flood control case withdrew that claim at a Monday press conference. They kept their allegation against a second senator while saying they never saw either official receive money.
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Partisan Hearing on Bill to Denaturalize Naturalized Citizens Convicted of Terrorism or Fraud
Senators debated the SCAM Act, which would revoke citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of fraud or terrorism within 10 years of naturalization.
science39 days ago
Australian Chinese community lost $12 million to fake police scams in 2025
Scammers impersonating Chinese authorities used phone calls, video calls, and fabricated documents to extract funds from victims. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recorded 1,294 reports and a median loss of $55,000 per case.
jns.orgfinance39 days ago
Albania Prosecutes Crypto Scam Call Centre Operators Who Targeted Europeans
An operator in one of the centres earned €1,450 a month plus bonuses and now reports to court weekly on fraud charges that carry up to 10 years in prison. Nineteen French victims lost €1.5 million.
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techjuice.pkfinance39 days ago
Albania-Based Call Centers Running Crypto Investment Scams Targeting French Residents
Workers at Albanian call centers contacted French residents to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, AFP reported.
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kaspersky.co.ukworld40 days ago
Scammers Use AI to Clone Immigration Attorneys' Identities
Immigration lawyers in Florida and elsewhere report that fraudsters are cloning their images, voices and websites to solicit payments from clients. The Federal Trade Commission recorded more than 1 million identity-theft complaints last year totaling $3.5 billion.
about.fb.comfinance40 days ago
Four Companies Join DOJ-Led Effort Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Networks
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink participated in a Department of Justice operation that produced 63 arrests, 1.4 million account takedowns and $3 million in frozen cryptocurrency assets linked to Southeast Asian scam operations.
New York Postpolitics40 days ago
Five Charged in $15M Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Americans Using AI-Generated Videos
Federal authorities announced arrests in a scheme that used AI-generated videos and fake inheritances to defraud more than 100 victims. Three suspects are in U.S. custody and two remain in Ghana awaiting extradition.
manilatimes.netfinance40 days ago
Tech firms and federal prosecutors disrupt Southeast Asia scam operations
Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Coinbase worked with federal prosecutors over four days to freeze accounts and cryptocurrency tied to transnational fraud rings. The effort, called Disruption Week by the Department of Justice, resulted in frozen funds, removed accounts, and ar…
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bbc.co.uksports41 days ago
Fake websites impersonate FIFA to sell nonexistent 2026 World Cup tickets
Authorities and researchers report a rise in online scams targeting fans seeking tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Fraudulent sites mimic FIFA's official platform and collect payments for tickets that do not exist.
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technology41 days ago
Google to Roll Out Limited AI Voice Scam Detection on Pixel Phones in June 2026, Works Only Within Its Own App
Google will begin a global rollout of fake call detection on Android devices before the end of June 2026. The feature will be enabled by default and will first reach Pixel users running Android 12.
joemygod.comtechnology41 days ago
Meta disables 1.4 million scam accounts in multi-company operation
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink worked with the Justice Department and several countries' police agencies to target Southeast Asia-based scam networks. The effort produced account takedowns, cryptocurrency freezes and dozens of arrests.
TechCrunchtechnology42 days ago
Google Announces Fake Call Detection and Multiple Other Android, Photos, Books, and Search Updates
Google announced Tuesday that Android will add automatic fake call detection to Phone by Google on Android 12+ devices starting this month. The feature uses RCS signals to verify calls from contacts and warn users when a scammer impersonates a trusted number.
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theverge.comworld44 days ago
FTC Issues Reminder About Phishing Scams Using Fake Party Invitations
The Federal Trade Commission issued a May 26 warning about phishing emails and texts that mimic invitations from Evite and Paperless Post. Victims reported compromised accounts and unauthorized bank transfers after entering login credentials.
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theverge.comworld45 days ago
FTC Alerts Public to Phishing Emails Masquerading as Party Invitations
The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert Tuesday about scam emails that mimic invitations from services such as Paperless Post and Evite. The agency said the messages ask recipients to enter login details or codes to view or reply to the supposed event.
The Guardiantechnology47 days ago
Australia Considers Automatic Reimbursement for Scams Under $3,000
Officials are reviewing rules that would require banks, telecommunications companies and digital platforms to automatically repay victims of smaller scams. A separate ombudsman report found complaints about financial hardship rose substantially in the past year.
ICIJfinance49 days ago
Bitcoin ATM Operators Received Billions in Cryptocurrency from Major Exchanges
Several large cryptocurrency firms transferred more than $1.5 billion in bitcoin to operators of bitcoin ATMs between 2018 and 2025. The transfers continued after state and local officials raised concerns about scam activity linked to the machines. Bitcoin Depot, the largest oper…
nypost.comai49 days ago
San Francisco Woman Loses $5,400 in Suspected AI Voice Scam
A San Francisco woman wired $5,400 after receiving a call from someone claiming to have kidnapped her adult daughter. The caller played a voice that sounded like the daughter before directing the payment to locations in Mexico.
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Fox Newsworld51 days ago
Drew Carey Urges Voters to Reject Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
The host of The Price Is Right posted on Threads that residents should not support Spencer Pratt for mayor. Carey described Pratt as a serial scammer and called for voters to choose a competent candidate ahead of the June primary.
The Independentworld52 days ago
California Couple Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide After Financial Scam
Donald Whitaker, 80, and Karen Whitaker, 79, were found dead on May 15 at their Bermuda Dunes home. Riverside County investigators determined Karen Whitaker had been the victim of financial elder abuse involving an online impersonator.
japantimes.co.jpworld52 days ago
Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians in Romance Scam Investigation
Thai police detained six Nigerian nationals accused of operating a romance scam that used AI-generated images and video calls. The suspects allegedly posed as professionals to solicit fees from Thai women.
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Fox Newstechnology53 days ago
Inheritance Scam Email Uses Official Language and 48-Hour Deadline
An email claiming recipients may be entitled to an unclaimed inheritance has appeared in inboxes. The message includes a reference ID and a button labeled 'Check My Unclaimed Inheritance.'
phonearena.comtechnology54 days ago
Scammers Send Emails From Microsoft Notification Address
Scammers have used a loophole to send messages from a Microsoft email address normally reserved for account alerts. The activity has continued for several months, and Microsoft has not yet responded to inquiries about stopping the abuse.
investinghaven.comtechnology55 days ago
Visa Reports Rise in AI-Assisted Scams and Drop in Ransomware Payments
Visa released its Spring 2026 Biannual Threats Report showing changes in cybercrime patterns. Device-token fraud fell nearly 10 percent year-over-year while total ransomware attacks increased 26 percent.
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New York Postworld55 days ago
Former Hawaii TV Anchor Loses $60,000 in Sweepstakes Scam
Linda Coble, 79, a former Hawaii television news anchor, reported losing nearly $60,000 after scammers posed as officials from U.S. Customs, the IRS, and the U.S. Marshals Office. The scammers used phone calls, letters, and a fake $5.5 million cashier’s check to convince her she…
Fox Newstechnology55 days ago
Report Examines Medicare Scam Ads on Meta Platforms
A Center for Countering Digital Hate analysis reviewed more than 90,000 Meta ads and identified Medicare-related scam campaigns that generated 215 million impressions between March 2025 and March 2026. Meta stated it removed more than 159 million scam ads last year and disputes t…
bbc.co.ukbusiness56 days ago
UK Young Drivers Warned of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams
Nearly half of UK drivers aged 17 to 25 have bought car insurance through social media or messaging apps. Regulators warn that many of these policies are fake or falsified, leaving buyers uninsured and facing fines or vehicle seizure.
South China Morning Postpolitics58 days ago
Sri Lanka Arrests Rise as Suspected Scammers Relocate from Cambodia and Myanmar
Sri Lankan police have arrested more than 1,000 foreign nationals since January for alleged cybercrime involvement. Officials link the increase to networks displaced by enforcement actions in Cambodia and Myanmar.
finance59 days ago
Amateurs Use AI Tools to Build Apps for Relatives With Dementia, Cancer and Scam Risks
Pratik Desai, 34, used NotebookLM and Claude to synthesize 1,600 pages of his mother Smruti's medical records, an effort he believes saved her life three times. Other non-coders created dictation apps, scam detectors and monitoring systems while managing family crises.
South China Morning Postworld62 days ago
Indonesia Plans to Extend Under-16 Digital Platform Ban to E-commerce
Indonesia intends to expand its existing under-16 social media ban to e-commerce platforms. Officials cited cases of children falling victim to online scams and engaging in unsupervised spending. The measure would require platforms to implement age verification systems.
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Ethereum Foundation Releases New Clear Signing Standard for Transaction Verification
The Ethereum Foundation on Tuesday introduced a new clear signing standard designed to help users better understand and verify crypto transactions before approving them. The initiative aims to reduce wallet scams and malicious transaction approvals across the Ethereum ecosystem.…
Nbc Newsworld63 days ago
Meta Allows Repeat Scam Ads Targeting Seniors on Facebook and Instagram
A report released Tuesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that scam ads targeting seniors generated an estimated 215 million impressions on Facebook over the past year, with 73 percent viewed by users over 65. The ads often used fake images or videos of celebritie…