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Nigerian police tracked down an international scammer, recovered $23,000, and sent every dollar back to the victim in the Cayman Islands. This cross-border win shows how global cooperation is fighting back against romance fraud.
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.
Malaysian police dismantled 32 online scam operations in a single day, arresting 335 people and seizing $245,000 in equipment used to run international fraud schemes. The July raid in Forest City, Johor targeted call centers that lured victims through fake investment and romance scams.
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.
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.
Relationship experts say lasting romance comes from consistent small acts of love, not expensive Valentine's Day displays. Simple daily gestures that show you know your partner create deeper connections than one-time grand events.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Romance scams jumped 19% globally in 2023, and AI is making fake profiles harder to spot. Here's how to protect your heart and your data this Valentine's season.
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.
Cambodia shut down nearly 200 fraudulent call centers and arrested 173 senior crime figures in a major crackdown on international scam operations. The campaign marks the country's most aggressive action yet against criminal networks that have targeted people worldwide.
Cambodia just approved its first law targeting online scam centers that have defrauded victims worldwide of billions. The legislation brings prison sentences up to 10 years and fines reaching $250,000 for scammers operating forced fraud compounds.
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