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🇱🇹 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cambodia: Online Scam Centers 'Destroying' the Country's Economy, According to the Prime Minister

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

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Love scammers defraud Icelanders online: Lost 70 million last year

Icelanders lost 70 million due to online love scams last year, highlighting the growing issue of internet fraud.

Feb 25 • 15:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Love Cheaters Took 70 Million from Icelanders Last Year

The article reveals that love cheaters defrauded Icelanders of 70 million in the previous year.

Feb 25 • 15:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A girl casually sent a fraudster the information needed for loans in her name

A young woman unknowingly provided personal information to a fraudster for obtaining loans in her name, highlighting the vulnerability of young people to such scams.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"Would you take me next to you on the sauna benches?" - This is where Kari's adventure on the dating site ended

Kari, a resident of Eastern Finland, briefly explored online dating but chose to remain private about his experience due to fears of social backlash.

Feb 25 • 06:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Senior handed over five million to an unknown courier. He believed an advertisement on the internet

A Czech senior citizen lost five million crowns after being deceived by an online advertisement that prompted him to trust a courier.

Feb 24 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Loneliness, fear or the thrill of profit - reasons why people continue to converse with phone scammers

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.

Feb 24 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Amazon scams that are terrifyingly convincing - and how to protect your loved ones

The article discusses the alarming rise of convincing Amazon scams and offers advice on how to protect oneself and loved ones from falling victim to these types of fraud.

Feb 21 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues 'do not' warning for anyone who uses social media

Martin Lewis warns social media users about fraudulent investment adverts impersonating him, urging caution when engaging with online content.

Feb 21 • 03:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Guide - Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online

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

Feb 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Southeast Asian Online Scam Victims: “If You Don’t Meet the Target, You’ll Be Trapped in a Water Prison”

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.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The terrible truth emerged for a man after three years of messaging

A man from Iisalmi reported to the police that he was the victim of a fraud scheme involving a female scammer he met online, leading him to send her €24,000 in gift cards over three years.

Feb 20 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

87-year-old got to know 'Pasi' on Facebook - then she and three other women ended up in court in North Karelia

Four women in North Karelia have been convicted of money laundering for receiving and forwarding illicit funds connected to online scams.

Feb 19 • 11:29 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

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

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

What to do immediately in your online banking to make it harder for fraudsters?

The article discusses immediate actions individuals can take in online banking to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams.

Feb 19 • 00:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How Scams Work in Google AI Summaries: What to Avoid to Not Fall for the AI Overviews Deception

The article discusses how Google AI Overviews can be exploited by scammers to insert fraudulent phone numbers into search results, and advises users on precautions to take.

Feb 18 • 13:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Refund of 3.29 million won promised if no profit – surge in online side job course victims

There has been a significant increase in victims of high-priced online side job courses in South Korea, as many consumers have found themselves unable to receive promised refunds after reporting a lack of profits.

Feb 18 • 05:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Banks and police will more vigorously combat online fraud

Estonian banks are now authorized to halt suspicious payments and notify police in efforts to prevent significant fraud, with over €29 million lost to scams last year.

Feb 16 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Valentine's Day warning on romance scammers fleecing millions from victims

Western Australia authorities issued a warning on Valentine's Day about online romance scams, revealing significant financial losses to victims.

Feb 14 • 04:33 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe

Romance scams are increasingly prevalent, using online platforms and AI tools to manipulate victims emotionally and financially, especially around Valentine's Day.

Feb 12 • 01:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Maranhão Justice condemns Google to compensate woman victim of cloned site

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.

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Smart ways to stay safe online

The article discusses essential strategies for online safety, including protecting personal data and being cautious with digital interactions as Safer Internet Day approaches.

Feb 11 • 02:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

They have been married for 43 years. But suddenly they drifted apart, and scammers sucked her husband into another world

A woman named Lisa recounts the emotional and psychological toll of losing her husband to online scammers after 43 years of marriage.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

International Cyber Crime Racket Busted in Delhi, Three Accused Caught

Delhi police have arrested three individuals involved in an organized international cyber fraud racket linked to significant online scams in stock market investments.

Feb 8 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Romance scams cost Brits nearly £100 million in 'deeply personal betrayals'

Romance scams in the UK have resulted in nearly £100 million lost by over 9,000 victims in 2025, with warnings issued by the police ahead of Valentine's Day.

Feb 7 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

DVLA warns drivers 'never' do this online as 20,000 people targeted

The DVLA has issued warnings to drivers regarding online scams, advising them on what not to do to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated fraudsters targeting approximately 20,000 individuals in 2024.

Feb 6 • 12:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'If you mess with Koreans, you'll be ruined' while praising police and National Intelligence Service

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.

Feb 6 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than R$ 3.4 million blocked in operation against internet scams in MT

Over R$ 3.4 million was blocked by the Justice during Operation Mímese, aimed at dismantling a group suspected of committing online scams and money laundering in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.

Feb 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The World of Dichotomy [Eureka]

President Lee Jae-myung recently deleted a controversial social media post after facing backlash from the Cambodian government; the post, which criticized online scams and discussed housing policies, reflects his strong stance on real estate issues in South Korea.

Feb 3 • 06:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

'Mass exodus' from Cambodian scam compounds a 'humanitarian disaster'

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.

Feb 3 • 05:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

11 sentenced to death: China’s strange war against the mafia family

China has executed the death sentences of 11 members of the Ming family, a Chinese ethnic crime clan active near the Myanmar border, following their conviction for online scams, violence, and kidnapping.

Feb 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Crime & Justice

Nearly 1,800 Chinese among thousands held in huge Cambodian raid on scam compound

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.

Feb 1 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Discounts: How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

As discounts begin, more than 60% of consumers believe they can identify online scams themselves, while only 40% use security software to protect their payments, according to Kaspersky data.

Jan 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Passwords, websites, and networks: a survival guide to online scams

The article discusses how impulsive buying online can lead to scams, highlighting the importance of being cautious and informed.

Dec 19 • 04:00 UTC

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