Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group accused of orchestrating a large-scale wave of scam text messages targeting Americans this year. According
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Crypto User Loses Nearly US$50 Million in Address-Poisoning Scam
A cryptocurrency user has lost nearly US$50 million after mistakenly transferring funds to a spoofed wallet address, highlighting the growing risks of address-poisoning scams in
Medicare Scam Calls Spike 40%, Putting Seniors’ Health and Finances at Risk
WASHINGTON: Medicare-related scam calls targeting older Americans have surged sharply, turning what was once a source of connection into a source of daily anxiety for
Part-Time Job Scams Soar 146% in Malaysia, Losses Hit RM202.6 Million
KUALA LUMPUR: Part-time job scams in Malaysia have surged sharply this year, with reported cases rising by 146% and losses reaching RM202.58 million, according to
31 Malaysians Rescued from Online Job Scam Syndicate in Myanmar Safely Repatriated
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 31 Malaysians who were victims of an online job scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar, have been safely repatriated to Malaysia, according
Pensioner Loses RM88,000 in Phone Scam Involving Fake Police Officers
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA: A 75-year-old government pensioner lost RM88,000, including his Tabung Haji savings and his wife’s personal funds, after falling victim to a phone scam
Singapore Arrests Former Superyacht Captain Linked to Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi
SINGAPORE: Singapore police have arrested the former captain of a luxury superyacht linked to Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind behind one of Asia’s largest scam
Singapore to Impose Mandatory Caning on Scammers and Money Mules from Dec 30
SINGAPORE: Scammers and their accomplices, including money mules, will face mandatory caning from Dec 30, as Singapore strengthens penalties to curb rising scam losses. The
Australian Regulators Warn of Surge in Holiday Scams as Festive Season Approaches
SYDNEY: Australian regulators have warned that scam activity is expected to rise sharply during the Christmas and New Year period, as criminals exploit increased online
Elderly Woman Loses Over HK$4 Million in Online Romance Investment Scam
HONG KONG: A 70-year-old woman has lost more than HK$4 million after falling victim to an online romance scam in which the fraudster posed as