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Nigeria's anti-corruption commission recovered 140 million naira from an alleged loan scam and returned it to the defrauded company. The case involved a businessman who pledged shares as collateral, then allegedly sold them without permission while owing over $5 million.
A quick-thinking good samaritan helped stop a scam targeting a vulnerable person in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference to honor the citizen's intervention and discuss rising scam threats.
Student loan borrowers who sign up for automatic payments can now slash 1 percentage point off their interest rates, four times the previous discount. The change could save borrowers hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the life of their loans.
A groundbreaking two-week operation brought together Meta, the FBI, and tech giants to take down international scam networks, resulting in 63 arrests and the removal of 1.4 million fraudulent accounts. The coordinated effort targeted criminal organizations stealing billions from Americans through romance and investment scams.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Meta partnered with Microsoft, Coinbase, Starlink and global law enforcement to shut down massive scam networks targeting millions. The coordinated effort led to 63 arrests and protected countless people from romance scams and fake investment schemes.
Cambodia just passed landmark legislation to crack down on criminal scam operations that have trafficked thousands of workers and stolen billions from victims worldwide. Since July, the government has shut down 200 scam centers and helped nearly 10,000 victims return home.
Mobile, Alabama just opened applications for a $50 million loan program that will fuel local businesses, create jobs, and keep money flowing back into the community for years to come. Unlike traditional grants, these loans get repaid and recycled into future projects.
Cybersecurity experts are reporting fewer scam cases in Ghana thanks to coordinated efforts by the Communications Minister and security agencies. The progress shows how government action can protect citizens from digital fraud.
A federal judge just blocked restrictive rules that would have cut federal loan access for nursing students and other healthcare workers. The temporary victory gives thousands of future nurses and healthcare professionals breathing room while the case continues.
A young engineer trapped in a forced labor scam operation in Laos secretly gathered evidence and contacted a journalist to expose the billion-dollar criminal network. His brave decision to become a whistleblower from inside the compound helped shine a light on modern slavery operations that trap hundreds of thousands of workers.
A phone fraudster picked the worst possible target when he called a Dutch crime show that was filming an episode about phone scams. The 30-minute call turned into an unintentional comedy of errors.
Thai authorities shut down an international scam operation targeting vulnerable people in South Korea. The raid marks growing regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks that prey on innocent victims.
A mother nearly fell for an AI deepfake of her son's voice in a terrifying kidnapping scam, but experts say a simple family password can stop these attacks. Five minutes of preparation could save you from a lifetime of regret.
A quick-thinking stranger stepped in to protect a vulnerable person from falling victim to a scam in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott will honor the hero at a press conference highlighting how everyday citizens are fighting back against fraud.
The architect of Britain's student loan system now admits it was designed in a "mad rush" and supports cutting interest rates for millions of graduates. Nick Hillman, who helped create the system, says it's time to fix the flawed formula charging students more than necessary.
Singapore's bold crackdown on online scams just delivered major results, with reported cases dropping 37% in one year. Now the city-state is doubling down with even stronger protections for WhatsApp, Facebook, and e-commerce users.
Meta just shut down nearly 11 million accounts linked to organized scam operations this year and helped Thai police arrest 21 suspected scammers. The tech giant is rolling out new tools to warn users before they fall victim to increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
After a six-year investigation, the FBI has shut down an India-based call center operation that defrauded elderly Americans of millions through tech support scams. Five telemarketing fraudsters and two U.S. executives who enabled the scheme have now been convicted.
A Georgia son discovered little-known iPhone settings that protect his 81-year-old mom with dementia from scam texts that cost her $5,000 in unwanted charges.
Thailand's financial regulators are winning faster battles against investment scammers, shutting down fraudulent accounts within 7 minutes to 2 days. Despite a 71% surge in reported scams this year, new enforcement tactics are protecting investors before they lose money.
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