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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I see the latest scams every day โ€“ 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

They stole her identity, luring men to date. 'I am afraid to go outside,' says the scam victim.

A woman in Czechia expresses her fear after being a victim of identity theft, where criminals are using her identity to lure men for dating scams.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Very dishonest activities detected โ€“ 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 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

"Up to 8,000 euros in hand": police warn that such salary promises may be a trap

Police in Lithuania are warning the public to be wary of enticing job offers online, as they may be scams linked to human trafficking.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Indestructible Dating Site, Fake Cash on Delivery. How Internet Scammers are Taking Money from People

The article discusses how internet scammers exploit people through unremovable dating site subscriptions and fraudulent cash-on-delivery scams.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Financial Crime: Germans Particularly Often Victims of False Love

A recent study reveals that Germany has become a hotspot for 'love scams', with victims losing an estimated 380 million euros in 2025 through fraudulent romantic relationships.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consumer Day: how to find deals without falling for scams, like fake websites, wrong PIX, and AI with 'celebrities'

Consumer Day in Brazil is approaching on March 15, 2026, highlighting the importance of avoiding scams while looking for deals during this promotional period.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Online Scam Center in Cambodia Had Room Imitating Brazil's Federal Police Station

A covert online scam operation was uncovered in Cambodia, where the setup mimicked a Brazilian Federal Police station.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Thailand finds a 'police station' of the Brazilian Federal Police in an online crime center near the border with Cambodia

A makeshift Brazilian Federal Police station was discovered in an online scam center at the Thailand-Cambodia border, revealing a significant hub for cybercriminal activities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Cambodia says it will shut down online scam centres by end of April

Cambodia is planning to eliminate all online scam centres by the end of April, having already shut down 80% of identified locations linked to crimes such as human trafficking.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cambodia plans to shut down online troll factories

Cambodia aims to crack down on its extensive online scam industry, targeting 250 troll factories with plans to close 200 by April.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

BUK probes student over online misconduct allegations

Bayero University Kano is investigating a student accused of online impersonation and financial scams based on public commentary and social media reports.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

โ€œBut thatโ€™s me!โ€ Scammers are cheating Czechs out of millions using familiar faces

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

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP group targeted in operation after internet car sales scams against residents of Cuiabรก

A group suspected of conducting online car sales scams against residents of Cuiabรก was targeted in a police operation in Sรฃo Paulo.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

In Vilnius โ€“ 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 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ‚ฌ8,600 by offering non-existent cars and parts online.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Southeast Asian Online Scam Victims: โ€œIf You Donโ€™t Meet the Target, Youโ€™ll Be Trapped in a Water Prisonโ€

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 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ‚ฌ24,000 in gift cards over three years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Refund of 3.29 million won promised if no profit โ€“ 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 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ‚ฌ29 million lost to scams last year.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:46 UTC

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