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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Exam Scam': Criminals Use Fake Medical Results Delivery to Steal Banking Data; See How to Protect Yourself

A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.

Mar 23 • 01:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Woman who stole £300k from pensioner and spent it on Botox and expensive meals is tracked down in Tenerife

A fraudster who stole £300,000 from an elderly pensioner and used it for personal luxuries has been located in Tenerife.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital Toll Scam: Concessionaire Alerts to Fake Payment Sites in Interior SP

CCR Sorocabana has warned users about fake websites imitating its digital toll payment system in the Sorocaba region of São Paulo.

Mar 22 • 20:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

YouTube job scam text: How to spot it fast

The article discusses how to identify and avoid a growing trend of remote job scams, particularly those masquerading as legitimate YouTube job offers.

Mar 22 • 18:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Police seek witnesses: Over 90-year-old senior citizen robbed by con artists

A 90-year-old woman in Munich was robbed by a con artist after being deceived by a telephone scam where the caller pretended her son had cancer.

Mar 22 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Odd Bill Appeared on a Savonlinna Woman's Account – Then the Phone Rang

The Eastern Finland police warn about scammers fishing for online banking credentials after a woman lost 18,000 euros to impersonators posing as police.

Mar 22 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCoS warns public against fraudulent offers, clarifies contract rules

The Nigerian Correctional Service has warned the public about fraudulent documents being circulated to scam individuals regarding government contracts.

Mar 21 • 18:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strange messages in the name of Tampere

The city of Tampere warns about scam emails sent in its name, which resemble official communication.

Mar 21 • 17:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Epstein's Google scam removed abuse information from the internet

Jeffrey Epstein allegedly paid large sums to scrub negative information about him from the internet, raising questions about public knowledge of his criminal history.

Mar 21 • 17:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian

The FBI conducted a raid on a Hollywood mansion linked to a $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman falls for fake bank manager scam and loses over R$ 63,000

A businessman in São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 63,000 after being scammed by someone posing as a bank manager.

Mar 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is the scammer of Aerolíneas Argentinas and what is he accused of?

The article discusses a scam involving Aerolíneas Argentinas, spotlighting the stories of Laura Micheletti and Mirta Villalba, whose lives were impacted by the situation.

Mar 21 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple is arrested in Santa Inês on suspicion of a scam scheme that caused a loss of R$ 59,000

A couple was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, suspected of orchestrating an online scam that defrauded victims of R$ 59,000.

Mar 21 • 14:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fake Google security page can turn your browser into a spying tool

A new phishing scam impersonates Google security checks to install malware on users' browsers, turning them into tools for spying without actual hacking.

Mar 21 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Public in line, brokers at the counter... Helpless system in front of ticket mafia, a heist on passengers' pockets!

A major ticket scam has emerged at the railway stations of Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, and Rourkela in India, involving brokers who are making it increasingly difficult for regular passengers to obtain tickets.

Mar 21 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman tells how she lost almost R$ 60,000 in a scam in the interior of São Paulo: 'They caused damage'

A maintenance manager in São Carlos, SP, lost nearly R$ 60,000 due to a scam involving cloned bank cards and deceptive communications from criminals posing as bank staff.

Mar 21 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict Action on Digital Arrest, Orders to Block WhatsApp IDs

The Indian government has ordered WhatsApp to block device IDs involved in the digital arrest scam, a significant step towards combating this fraudulent activity.

Mar 21 • 06:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP whip: ‘America-hating terrorists’ should lose citizenship under SCAM Act

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer advocates for the SCAM Act to revoke citizenship from naturalized citizens involved in terrorism, fraud, or espionage, highlighting recent attacks as a call for action.

Mar 20 • 21:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Criminal Oddity Cost Thousands: Paying a 'Fine', a Žemaitis Remembers That He Did Not Violate Anything

A 58-year-old man from the Skuodas district fell victim to a scam that resulted in the theft of 2,200 euros from his bank account.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Telephone fraud in Odelzhausen: Fake police officers obtain 17,000 euros in a cooking pot

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

Mar 20 • 15:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Witnesses Wanted: Fake Police Officers Fraudulently Obtain 10,000 Euros from 90-Year-Old

A 90-year-old woman from Tutzing was defrauded out of 10,000 euros by scammers posing as police officers.

Mar 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The scam that Mendoza is talking about and of which a renowned marathon runner was a victim

A notable Argentine marathon runner fell victim to a scam involving a promised monthly return on investments, leading to significant financial losses for multiple individuals.

Mar 20 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of Millions with Fake Gold Biscuit

A police operation has busted an interstate gang in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district for cheating a man of 1.5 million rupees by giving him a fake gold biscuit.

Mar 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two Latvian Citizens Arrested in Vilnius for Collecting Money from Residents Deceived by Russian-speaking Fraudsters

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.

Mar 20 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A precautionary measure was issued in favor of a retiree who was a victim of a virtual banking scam

A court in Argentina ordered Banco Provincia to stop any debits from the account of a retiree who was scammed online.

Mar 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Email from the travel company made Martin wonder: 'I think it's a scam'

Martin Sejer Lützen and his family may face unexpectedly higher travel costs due to soaring oil prices influenced by the war in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 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 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of organizing luxury event using European brand name created Portuguese persona to deceive victims, says police

A suspect leading a scam operation planned a fake luxury event in Brazil using the name of a famous European brand and created a fictional persona to lure victims, according to police.

Mar 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The scam shaking Mendoza, of which a well-known marathoner was a victim: they promised 2.5% monthly in dollars

A well-known marathoner in Mendoza was scammed by a financial investment group promising high monthly returns, leading to multiple legal complaints against the group's leaders.

Mar 20 • 09:01 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)
National & Local

Interrogation of Anil Ambani Again in RCOM Case

Anil Ambani has been questioned again by the CBI in relation to the RCOM fraud case involving a ₹2,929 crore scam with allegations of fund misappropriation.

Mar 20 • 07:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Scammers extorted 24.8 thousand euros from two people

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.

Mar 20 • 06:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Doctor liquefies FD to send 3.4 million to fraudsters

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.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Love feeling and scam... Lakhimpur teacher scammed of 4.9 million

A teacher in Lucknow, India, was duped of 4.9 million rupees by a woman he met on a matrimonial app, who posed as a textile businesswoman from Mumbai.

Mar 20 • 05:05 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest suspect of involvement in gang specialized in false lawyer scam in SP

A man was arrested as a suspect of being part of a gang specializing in the false lawyer scam in Praia Grande, São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman investigated for scams with fake judicial action is arrested in Acre: 'Promised to return R$ 5 million'

A woman was arrested in Acre for attempting to scam a victim by promising the return of R$ 5 million through a fake judicial action.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Warning of a scam linked to TelePASE due to theft of personal and banking data

Users are warned of a scam related to TelePASE, which involves fake emails mimicking official communications and leads to unauthorized charges.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Phishing scam exploits Apple Mail 'trusted sender' label

A new phishing scam uses Apple Mail's 'trusted sender' label to deceive users into believing fraudulent emails are legitimate.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two electricians are arrested for scam in fake energy inspection in Rondonópolis (MT)

Two electricians were arrested in Rondonópolis, Brazil, for scamming residents by conducting fake energy inspections and demanding payments to avoid fines.

Mar 19 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three people suspected of organizing a luxury event using the name of a famous brand to commit a R$ 4 million scam are arrested in Goiânia

Three suspects have been arrested in Goiânia for allegedly running a scam involving a fake luxury event that cost suppliers R$ 4 million.

Mar 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Beware of this online scam - you could be suspected of money laundering

The police warn about a sophisticated scam method used by criminals to fish for bank identifiers, which may lead victims to unwittingly become involved in money laundering allegations.

Mar 19 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

SBI Customers Alert: SBI Customers Beware! One Mistake and Everything is Lost, Missing Money, Do You Know What's Happening?

SBI has issued a warning to its customers about a new scam involving fake bank letters and KYC alerts.

Mar 19 • 15:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The drama of Ursula Andress, the first Bond girl: from the million-dollar scam that left her broke to the 'unbearable' feeling of helplessness

Ursula Andress, the iconic first Bond girl, has faced financial ruin due to a massive embezzlement by her former representative, leading to a profound sense of helplessness.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out second phase of operation investigating million-dollar scam in the construction sector in Pará

The Civil Police of Pará initiated the second phase of 'Operation Concreto Armado', targeting a criminal organization involved in sophisticated scams within the construction sector.

Mar 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Police caught a cyber scammer. A young foreigner stole millions from Czechs

Czech police apprehended a foreign individual who was involved in a major cyber scam that defrauded Czechs of millions of korunas.

Mar 19 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A Pärnu resident lost an enormous sum to scammers

A woman from Pärnu lost 48,000 euros to an investment scam, prompting police investigations into the growing issue of fraud in Estonia.

Mar 19 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of DF arrests 14 suspects of applying the false lawyer scam

The Civil Police of the Federal District arrested 14 suspects involved in a false lawyer scam, executing search warrants in São Paulo and Praia Grande.

Mar 19 • 10:40 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New SMS Scam for "Refund" from EOPYY

The EOPYY warns insured individuals about a surge in misleading SMS messages promising refunds that lead to phishing sites.

Mar 19 • 09:50 UTC

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