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Police report two significant instances of fraud in Lithuania, leading to a total loss of almost 34,000 euros by two elderly victims.

A 42-year-old woman in Odelzhausen was scammed out of 17,000 euros by fraudsters posing as police officers.

Fraudsters in Estonia are impersonating Omniva couriers to deceive individuals into revealing personal identification through phone calls.

Two Latvian citizens have been arrested in Vilnius for involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting Russian-speaking residents of Lithuania, where the suspects impersonated bank employees and police officers to steal money.

The DCI of Kenya has denied allegations that government officials were involved in a fraud case at Harambee House, clarifying that those arrested are external fraudsters.

Two individuals in Lithuania reported being scammed out of a total of 24,800 euros by fraudsters posing as telecommunications and bank employees, as well as police officers.

A retired doctor from Nagaur, Rajasthan fell victim to a cyber fraud where scammers posed as police officers and extorted a massive sum of 34 lakh INR by threatening him with false accusations.

Two residents in Lithuania were scammed out of nearly 25 thousand euros by fraudsters posing as telecom company and bank employees, as well as police officers.

A retired doctor in Nagaur, India, fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a phone call from someone impersonating a police officer, resulting in a loss of 34 lakh rupees.

Nordea has issued a warning about an increase in scams targeting sellers on online marketplaces, where fraudsters impersonate buyers to steal funds.

A 1955-born man from Vilnius reported to the police that he was scammed out of 15,000 euros by phone fraudsters posing as telecommunications company and bank employees.

A resident of Vilnius was scammed out of 15,000 euros by fraudsters posing as officials from a telecommunications company, bank employees, and police officers.

The House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act, allowing for the deportation of noncitizens convicted of welfare fraud, with most Democrats opposing it.

Cyber fraudsters conned a 72-year-old man in Greater Noida out of 1.29 crores by posing as TRAI officials and using a fake court setup to intimidate him into transferring money.

Several elderly residents in Lithuania have fallen victim to scams, losing a total of 38,200 euros to fraudsters posing as bank and police officials.

The Ontario Provincial Police have issued a warning about fraudsters impersonating officers using spoofed phone numbers to deceive residents.

Older individuals in the UK are increasingly falling victim to friendship fraud, where scammers exploit loneliness and emotional connections for financial gain, with average losses reported over £3,000.

A new scam involving fake delivery messages is increasing in deception, as fraudsters now send AI-generated images that include personal details like the recipient's name and address.

Two women in Lithuania were defrauded of a total of €31,000 by scammers posing as bank and police officials.

Police did not file charges against Klarna's CEO despite reports of the company collaborating with fraudsters selling counterfeit medicines, raising suspicions of misconduct and favoritism.

Fraudsters impersonating bank employees and police have swindled 31,000 euros from two women in Vilnius and Klaipėda.

Fraudsters are increasingly using technology and tactics that obscure their true identities, complicating detection and verification.

A young Russian football player, Daniil Sykash, has confessed to a shocking murder of a businesswoman in Moscow, reportedly under the influence of fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.

Over 300,000 euros have been defrauded from residents of Latvia in just one week due to a series of fraudulent schemes, particularly phone scams.

The CEO scam involves fraudsters impersonating high executives to deceive employees into transferring money or revealing sensitive information.

Brazil's fuel distribution landscape has shifted dramatically due to police operations targeting suspected fraudsters, leading to significant changes in the leading companies by sales as of the end of 2025.

A major cyber fraud related to the Uttar Pradesh police sub-inspector recruitment exam has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in cheating candidates.

An elderly woman in Vilnius was conned into handing over 40,000 euros to a fraudster posing as a police officer.

A gang operating in Greater Noida was arrested for cheating unemployed individuals by promising fake job placements in multinational companies through a fraudulent website.

Phone scammers have tricked an elderly couple in Puchheim into handing over cash and jewelry worth a significant amount of money.

Jelena Tulčina publicly addressed identity theft issues during a YouTube lifestyle show, condemning fraudsters who misuse her image and credentials.

People are being targeted by cyber fraudsters posing as LPG cylinder booking agents, prompting a warning from the Delhi police.

Slovak General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka calls for urgent reform to combat tax fraud that has become rampant due to recent legal changes favoring criminals.

There is a current LPG crisis in India, linked to disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East, and authorities have issued warnings about cyber fraud targeting individuals booking cylinders.

Fraudsters are attempting to gain access to 'Signal' user accounts by misleading them into providing verification codes, as reported by Cert.lv in Latvia.

In Ahmedabad, cyber fraudsters duped a 73-year-old woman of ₹4.7 million by posing as an NPCI official and claiming that funds were being deposited into her LIC account.

An elderly woman in Ahmedabad has been scammed of 48 lakh rupees over four years by cyber fraudsters posing as officials from LIC.

Experts warn that fraudsters are sending fake official documents to customers, tricking them into using third parties for obtaining loans.

Police received multiple reports from individuals who lost thousands of euros to fraudsters.

A retired man in Pliening was deceived by fraudsters posing as police and lost 50,000 euros.

The new reality show 'Intrigu villa' features a group of women manipulating a bachelor, Gunārs, with the ultimate goal of winning a cash prize rather than finding true love.

Every year, Estonian residents lose millions of euros to fraudsters due to their own misinformation during bank checks.

A woman in Plungė lost 99,000 euros to fraudsters posing as telecom, bank, and police officials during a phone call.

Fraudsters in the Vilnius region exploited local residents over the course of one day, stealing around 60,500 Euros through various schemes.

The Norwegian Tax Administration warns citizens about phone scams where fraudsters ask for additional tax payments through the payment service Vipps.

Agra police have successfully exposed an interstate gang involved in ATM card swapping fraud.

Lithuanian residents are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated pension fraudsters posing as consultants.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully recovered over $125 million from perpetrators of healthcare fraud, highlighting ongoing issues in the U.S. healthcare system.

A woman in Klaipėda, Lithuania, was defrauded of 23.8 thousand euros by scammers posing as water company representatives and police officers.

Fraudsters in Jeseník, Czech Republic, are impersonating police officers to scam residents into transferring money, leading to significant financial losses.