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Influencer Viih Tube warns her followers about a scam that cost her nearly R$ 7,000 while trying to sell a sofa online.

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.

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

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has stated that online scam centers are severely harming the nation's economy and tarnishing its reputation.

Lithuanian artist Sasha Song warns the public about scammers using his name and image to defraud people online.

A fishing scam organization based in Cambodia was caught after defrauding victims through fake online relationships, resulting in the arrest of 49 individuals by South Korean police.

A new scam is exploiting the World Cup 2026 album to defraud victims online by advertising pre-sales of the product.

Eleven individuals investigated for committing the 'false present' scam online were targeted by police in São Paulo and Taboão da Serra, with losses to victims exceeding R$ 160,000.

A man became a victim of a cyber fraud scheme, losing 7 crore rupees after trying to help a so-called friend.

The article discusses the reasons behind the continuing engagement of individuals with phone scammers in Latvia, highlighting the significant financial losses incurred from such fraud.

A woman named Kukka realized she was scammed when purchasing what she thought was vintage clothing from an online marketplace.

The article discusses a scam involving fake job offers related to social media likes, where victims are tricked into paying deposits after completing initial tasks.

A new scam utilizes Cash on Delivery services to trick victims into paying for unordered parcels delivered to their homes or workplaces.

A man in Lithuania lost nearly 10,684 USD while attempting to rent a house online after being directed to a fraudulent site for payment.

A fake website mimicking the official page of the Federal Council of Medicine is attempting to charge doctors an annual fee for 2026, which is a scam.

The article discusses upcoming scam trends in Africa for 2026, warning readers about potential online scams and providing safety tips.

A new UN report reveals the grim realities faced by victims of online scam organizations centered in Southeast Asia, including torture and attempts to escape from imprisonment.

A woman in her 50s from Aomori Prefecture has been defrauded of 36 million yen through a TikTok romance scam involving a supposed investment opportunity.

A businessman in Saharanpur, India, fell victim to a cyber fraud involving 1.31 crore rupees under the guise of online trading.

A man from Přerov lost a significant amount of money in a failed attempt to acquire erotic videos online.

The Icelandic police monitored a live online scam where individuals were tricked into providing their electronic credentials to a fraudulent site impersonating the tax authority.

Over 650 suspected cybercriminals have been arrested across 16 African countries in a crackdown on online scams targeting victims internationally.

A married salesman in Surat, India, has been arrested for deceiving and robbing a divorced Hindu woman from the U.S. after converting her religion and marrying her online.

A 20-year-old woman from Delhi has accused a gang in Lucknow of luring her with a fake job offer and forcing her into prostitution after sexual assault.

A new phishing scam in Greece involves SMS messages from fake courier services claiming that packages were not delivered, prompting recipients to click on links and provide personal information.

A man from Prostějov was scammed out of tens of thousands of koruna by a fraudster pretending to be a friend.

Nigerian socialite Henry Ikeji has rejected accusations of defrauding a Romanian woman in a $2.5 million online romance scam, claiming the allegations are part of a plan to damage his reputation.

A woman in Gorakhpur, India, was defrauded of 1.2 million INR by a fraudulent technician after she contacted him through a number she found online.

The Maranhão Court has ordered Google Brasil to pay over R$ 32,000 to a woman who fell victim to a scam involving a cloned website.

A new form of online fraud exploiting WhatsApp contacts is spreading, where scammers request votes for fake initiatives, utilizing trusted connections to achieve their goals.

Florinda P. J., a travel agency manager, was arrested for defrauding clients out of over 100,000 euros after sending approximately 280,000 euros to a fictitious boyfriend she never met.

A judicial officer in Himachal Pradesh was defrauded of 600,000 rupees through a fraudulent online investment scheme that promised high returns.

Svea Bank and Klarna have ceased allowing the use of their payment services for the online course Nextlevel due to financial issues and concerns over its legitimacy.

A man from Põltsamaa contacted the police after he was scammed while trying to purchase a tractor online.

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a victim lost 7 million rupees to a woman who lured him with a Bitcoin investment scheme.

Delhi Police's Crime Branch and Cyber Cell have uncovered a significant scam involving digital arrests, resulting in the arrest of two main accused who defrauded victims of millions through psychological manipulation.

Actress Ruhi Singh has fallen victim to a fraud where false WhatsApp chats in her name have been leaked, prompting her to alert fans on social media about the issue.

The CIA has removed the World Factbook, a free online resource with essential information about countries, after 64 years of operation, without providing an explanation.

President Yoon hailed the efforts of South Korean police and the National Intelligence Service for preventing any South Koreans from being among the 2,223 foreigners arrested in a recent Cambodian online scam crackdown, stating that messing with Koreans leads to ruin.

Seven suspects have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the UK's National Crime Agency for operating an online investment scam in Delta State.

The police have warned about fake websites impersonating the Ministry of Justice, which promise refunds for online frauds.

Two women living in Northern Estonia lost tens of thousands of euros after falling for a scam involving a fake article that appeared to be from Delfi, an online media outlet.

A massive cyber fraud in Bhubaneswar, where criminals lured a businessman through social media into an online trading scam, leading to a loss of 61.6 million, has resulted in the arrest of the mastermind from Andhra Pradesh.

Cambodia is experiencing a mass exodus from online scam operations due to international pressure and the extradition of an alleged leader, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

Internet users, particularly those using browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, have been warned about a new and deceptive online scam that uses an almost invisible method, making users unaware that they have clicked on a fraudulent website.

A Cambodian police raid on an online fraud compound in Bavet resulted in the detention of nearly 1,800 Chinese nationals among thousands arrested, emphasizing the government's commitment to combat online scams.

Journalist Paco Jiménez exposes a scam where consumers receive potatoes instead of smartphones when ordering online, emphasizing the deceptive weight similarity.

A recent surge in unsolicited Instagram password reset emails is alarming users, as some are legitimate requests triggered by others, aimed at tricking recipients into making mistakes.

A 70-year-old retiree from Vodice fell victim to an online scam, losing 6,100 euros after being contacted by a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment advisor.

Amazon customers are warned to be cautious when answering phone calls due to a potential scam that could drain their bank accounts.