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Thailand Blocks Scam Accounts in Under 48 Hours
Community HeroesApr 10

Thailand Blocks Scam Accounts in Under 48 Hours

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.

Bangkok Post3 min read
Meta Removes 1.4M Scam Accounts in Major Tech Takedown
SolutionsJun 3

Meta Removes 1.4M Scam Accounts in Major Tech Takedown

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.

Engadget2 min read
Meta and FBI Anti-Scam Operation Leads to 63 Arrests
Community HeroesJun 3

Meta and FBI Anti-Scam Operation Leads to 63 Arrests

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
276 Arrested in Global Crypto Scam Crackdown
Global NewsMay 8

276 Arrested in Global Crypto Scam Crackdown

Law enforcement across multiple countries just shut down nine major scam centers and arrested 276 people who drained millions from victims through fake crypto investments. The coordinated effort between the FBI, international police, and Meta shows that authorities are finally catching up to organized fraud networks.

Fox News Tech2 min read
Meta Blocks 11M Scam Accounts, Arrests 21 in Thailand
SolutionsMar 11

Meta Blocks 11M Scam Accounts, Arrests 21 in Thailand

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.

Wired2 min read
Good Samaritan Stops Scam Targeting Vulnerable Person
Community HeroesMar 6

Good Samaritan Stops Scam Targeting Vulnerable Person

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Cambodia Targets Scam Centers With New Law, Frees 10,000
SolutionsMar 13

Cambodia Targets Scam Centers With New Law, Frees 10,000

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.

Fast Company2 min read
Companies Unite to Fight $442B in Online Scam Losses
SolutionsMar 24

Companies Unite to Fight $442B in Online Scam Losses

Major companies just signed a groundbreaking global accord to fight online scams that cost people $442 billion last year. The 2026 agreement unites tech firms, governments, and law enforcement to protect consumers and small businesses from increasingly sophisticated fraud.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Whistleblower Escapes Scam Compound, Exposes Crime Ring
Community HeroesJan 28

Whistleblower Escapes Scam Compound, Exposes Crime Ring

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.

Wired2 min read
Google and FBI Dismantle AI-Powered Scam Network
SolutionsJun 12

Google and FBI Dismantle AI-Powered Scam Network

Google teamed up with the FBI and major telecom companies to shut down a massive fraud operation that used AI to deceive hundreds of thousands of people. The landmark case is driving new bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from future AI-powered scams.

Engadget2 min read
FBI Shuts Down Call Center Scam Targeting Elderly Americans
Community HeroesMay 21

FBI Shuts Down Call Center Scam Targeting Elderly Americans

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.

The Hindu2 min read
Thai Police Rescue Student From Virtual Kidnapping Scam
Community HeroesJun 3

Thai Police Rescue Student From Virtual Kidnapping Scam

Thai police saved a 21-year-old Chinese student who scammers manipulated into faking her own kidnapping. The rescue highlights how international law enforcement is cracking down on sophisticated cyber criminals.

Bangkok Post3 min read
Cambodia Passes First Anti-Scam Law with 10-Year Sentences
SolutionsApr 3

Cambodia Passes First Anti-Scam Law with 10-Year Sentences

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.

Japan Today3 min read
Nigeria Police and SEC Team Up to Stop Ponzi Scams
SolutionsJan 19

Nigeria Police and SEC Team Up to Stop Ponzi Scams

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission is partnering with the National Police Force to crack down on Ponzi schemes that promise fake crypto returns and steal life savings. The collaboration aims to close the gap between identifying scams and bringing criminals to justice.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Toronto Police Crack Down on Canada's First SMS Blaster Scam
Community HeroesMay 7

Toronto Police Crack Down on Canada's First SMS Blaster Scam

Toronto police arrested three men who used a mobile fake cell tower to blast phishing texts to tens of thousands of people. The first-of-its-kind Canadian bust shows law enforcement is catching up to a growing high-tech threat.

TechCrunch2 min read
Ghana Sees Drop in Scams After Government Crackdown
SolutionsJan 25

Ghana Sees Drop in Scams After Government Crackdown

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Scammer Calls Dutch Crime Show About Phone Scams
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Scammer Calls Dutch Crime Show About Phone Scams

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.

Dutch News3 min read
Good Samaritan Stops Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victim
Community HeroesMar 5

Good Samaritan Stops Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victim

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Son Finds iPhone Settings That Stop Scam Texts for Mom, 81
SolutionsJun 23

Son Finds iPhone Settings That Stop Scam Texts for Mom, 81

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.

Fox News Science2 min read
Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders
SolutionsFeb 11

Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders

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.

Bangkok Post3 min read

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