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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA warns 20,000 UK drivers targeted as it says 'never' do this online

The DVLA has alerted UK drivers about rising scams, urging them never to share personal information online, as around 20,000 have reported fraudulent activity.

Mar 22 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I see the latest scams every day – Gen Z are now the ones losing most money'

Gen Z is increasingly targeted by scams, losing significant money due to their online upbringing and the evolving nature of fraud.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIMC debunks fake free NIN data correction link, flyer

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria has issued a warning about a fraudulent flyer claiming a free NIN data correction portal, urging the public to use only the official website for modifications.

Mar 21 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Millions of shoppers warned 'never use this option' to pay for goods

A consumer rights expert warns shoppers about the dangers of direct bank payments, urging caution in both online and in-person purchases.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The deposit for a small tractor disappeared. A woman from Chebsko fell for an internet scammer

A woman from Chebsko lost her deposit for a small tractor to an online scammer.

Mar 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud Network on Instagram, 12th Pass Gang Loots Millions from Their Room

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

Mar 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Very dishonest activities detected – warning to everyone from Nordea

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

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A man from Siilinjärvi was scammed out of money – he asked for help, and the 'expert' took everything

The Eastern Finland police are warning about scammers fishing for online banking credentials, following reports of significant financial losses, including a case where a woman lost €98,000 to a cryptocurrency scam.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man falls for 'love scam' and sends money to fake doctor abroad to receive suitcase with fortune in MG

An elderly man in Brazil fell victim to a 'love scam,' sending money to a fraudulent doctor he met online in hopes of receiving a suitcase filled with wealth.

Mar 19 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Lola Odusoga's card fraud case takes a new turn

Miss Finland 1996, Lola Odusoga, recently fell victim to card fraud but has announced via social media that she has recovered her funds.

Mar 18 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Heikki" received 55,000 euros from a woman he had never met

A man named Heikki reportedly received 55,000 euros from a woman he had never met, highlighting issues of online fraud in Finland.

Mar 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Soon Finns Will Face an Exceptional Risk of Being Scammed

Finland is set to implement a digital mail reform that could increase the risk of online scams targeting citizens.

Mar 18 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Impossible love story, crazy sums lost... Can we all be victims of online love scams?

The article discusses the rise of online love scams, highlighting a notable case of a French woman who lost 830,000 euros to a fraudster posing as a celebrity.

Mar 18 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Quarantine Notification May Frighten – It Is Very Important That You Know What It Is About

The Finnish Cyber Security Centre warns about phishing emails creating panic by alleging that users' accounts are under quarantine due to suspicious traffic from an unidentified IP address traced to Russia.

Mar 17 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Daily summary #1902: Israel says it killed head of Iran's Security Council in bombing; Federal Police conducts new phase of operation against fraud in the INSS; Law protecting children and adolescents on the internet comes into effect

Israel claims it has killed the head of Iran's Security Council in a bombing; the Brazilian Federal Police initiates a new phase targeting fraud in the INSS, and a law that protects children and adolescents online is now in effect.

Mar 17 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Cybercrime is rapidly increasing in Iceland and damages amount to billions

Cybercrime is on the rise in Iceland, with financial damages reaching billions of Icelandic krónur.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Strong warning from the UN: why artificial intelligence multiplies certain types of crime

The UN warns that online fraud is rapidly growing, partly fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, with many states unprepared to combat this lucrative crime for organized crime syndicates.

Mar 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gang Uses Computer Virus to Divert Pix and Payments with Crypto and Boleto

A computer virus has evolved to divert online payments via Pix, Boleto, and cryptocurrencies, increasing the sophistication of Brazilian cybercrime.

Mar 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The San Francesco Relic Scam: Sold for Thousands of Dollars But They Are Fake

Fake relics of San Francesco d'Assisi are being sold online for thousands of dollars, fooling well-meaning buyers.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fake ads with artificial intelligence spread across social networks and lead users to fall into scams

Fake advertisements using artificial intelligence are spreading on social media, tricking users into scams.

Mar 15 • 00:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Hunt for influencer who 'posed as teen girl with cancer' for £30K romance scam

Police are searching for social media influencer Luís Felipe de Oliveira, who allegedly conned a man out of £30,000 by posing as a young female cancer patient online.

Mar 14 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trump's tie and war in Iran - America's questioned betting sites just keep growing

The article discusses the rise of online prediction markets in the US, particularly in relation to betting on political events and potential wars, with cases of suspected fraud amidst increasing participation.

Mar 14 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Facebook dating site romance fraudster conned lonely men out of £8,000

Leonnie Robson, a 35-year-old from Great Yarmouth, defrauded vulnerable men out of more than £8,000 through a series of fake romantic relationships on Facebook and other dating sites.

Mar 14 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Companies House suspends filing service after glitch puts personal data at risk

Companies House has temporarily halted its online filing service due to a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to private details of other companies, posing a risk of fraud.

Mar 14 • 00:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Wood purchase failed. Family from Prostějov sent 33,000 crowns to a fraudster

A family from Prostějov lost 33,000 crowns to a scammer when attempting to purchase wood.

Mar 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Cyber Fraud in the Name of LPG Cylinder, Be Cautious

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

Mar 13 • 06:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Instead of goods – three-digit losses: how to avoid losing money while shopping on 'Vinted'

A Latvian woman shared her experience of being scammed on the popular second-hand platform 'Vinted', losing 110 euros in the process.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of 1.02 Crore in Saharanpur under the Pretext of Online Trading

A youth in Saharanpur, India, was defrauded of 1.02 crore rupees by cybercriminals promising high returns from online trading.

Mar 12 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Design like the government, pictures of leaders... They started selling lottery tickets by creating a website

In Kerala, a case of fraud involving lottery tickets has emerged, where a fake website posed as the official Kerala State Lottery site to lure people into purchasing tickets online.

Mar 12 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Helsinki man sold non-existent goods online - defrauded over 80 buyers

A Helsinki man has been charged with fraud after selling fake products online and scamming more than 80 customers out of their money.

Mar 11 • 07:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

“But that’s me!” Scammers are cheating Czechs out of millions using familiar faces

Czech scams involving familiar personalities are deceiving citizens and costing them millions.

Mar 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Prediction platforms under fire over Iran war bets

The online prediction industry is facing legal challenges over its handling of bets related to the Iran war, particularly regarding a lawsuit against Kalshi for denying payouts tied to the death of a significant leader.

Mar 7 • 03:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Your money can be taken in online shopping without you noticing - here's how to protect yourself

This article discusses the risk of digital skimming in online shopping and offers advice on how to protect oneself from this type of fraud.

Mar 6 • 06:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Scammers defrauded nearly 108,000 euros and silver coins from individuals and a company

Scammers in Lithuania have successfully defrauded victims of nearly 108,000 euros and silver coins through deceptive phone calls and online tactics.

Mar 6 • 06:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

She fell for a fake link. TSUE spokesperson: the bank cannot refuse to refund

A Polish woman was a victim of an online scam involving a fake link that led to an unauthorized bank transaction, prompting questions about a bank's refund obligations under EU law.

Mar 5 • 09:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of millions with 60 students, scammers took documents under the guise of profit from trading

In a shocking case in Kalyan-Dombivli, Maharashtra, a group of scammers deceived around 60 students by luring them into online trading for profits, subsequently using their documents to open bank accounts for illicit transactions.

Mar 5 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Passport Office warns 'don't' to everyone with a passport

The HM Passport Office has issued a warning to all passport holders in the UK, urging them to be cautious about sharing personal information online to prevent identity theft and fraud.

Mar 4 • 04:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Red Flag": A New Police Term for Residents Struggling to Fight Fraudsters

The article provides tips from officials urging residents in Lithuania to stay vigilant against online fraud.

Mar 3 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Vilnius – two cases of fraud: residents lost nearly 95 thousand euros

Two residents of Vilnius reported losing nearly 95,000 euros due to fraudulent activities involving deceptive phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of various institutions.

Mar 3 • 05:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I was looking for love but one word from handsome stranger was terrifying lesson'

Tracy Cray shares her experience of encountering a romance scammer while searching for love online and highlights the organized nature of such scams.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vinted's 'take action' warning to all users as it issues alert

Vinted has warned its users about potential fraud and urged them to ensure safety by conducting transactions exclusively within the platform.

Feb 28 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Arta: The Greek Police Traces 'Romantic Fraud'.

Greek police in Arta have formed a case file for ongoing fraud through the method known as 'romantic fraud' or 'pig butchering'.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters extorted 101 thousand euros from residents

Residents in Vilnius reported being defrauded of a total of 101,000 euros through deceptive calls and online scams.

Feb 28 • 06:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Employee arrested for allegedly embezzling R$ 660,000 from the company to fund online gambling in MS

A 27-year-old employee in Naviraí, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly diverting over R$ 660,000 from his company to play online gambling.

Feb 27 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspects of creating fake profiles of deputies living in Brasília to ask for money are arrested

Several suspects have been arrested for creating fake profiles of lawmakers in Brasília to solicit money.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The case of internet fraud involving fake offers to purchase cars or their parts has been referred to the court

A man is accused of internet fraud in Lithuania for illegally obtaining €8,600 by offering non-existent cars and parts online.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man who defrauded buyers of cars and their parts will face trial

A man in Lithuania faces trial for defrauding multiple buyers of cars and car parts through fake online advertisements.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

87-year-old woman scammed out of 30,000 euros - received a prison sentence herself

An 87-year-old woman in Finland was sentenced to five months of conditional imprisonment for serious money laundering after unknowingly participating in a scam that involved transferring over 55,000 euros from online frauds.

Feb 26 • 05:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

How to secure your bank account: The 10 settings you need to check now

This article provides essential advice on securing bank accounts against increasing digital banking fraud.

Feb 26 • 04:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Viih Tube falls victim to scam while trying to sell sofa and loses R$ 6,800

Viih Tube, a Brazilian influencer, lost R$ 6,800 in an online scam while attempting to sell a sofa.

Feb 25 • 20:13 UTC

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