Stories tagged “Scams.”
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Trezor said nearly 14,000 customers had personal data exposed after its fulfillment partner ShipMonk suffered an unauthorized access to its systems, though its own infrastructure and wallets remain secure.
At least five ticket scams related to the upcoming BigBang concert in Singapore have been reported over the past two weeks, resulting in losses of at least $3,500. Scammers are exploiting interest in the show by advertising tickets on online platforms and demanding advanc…
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new optional feature called Scam Alert, which uses a local machine learning model to warn users about potential scam messages. The model is trained on scam conversations reported by users and checks incoming messages from non-contacts fo…
The Singapore police issued a warning about a scam involving compromised Telegram accounts. Victims receive a message with a fake public transport voucher link, which leads to a phishing page asking for personal details. The scammers then seize control of the victim's Tel…
A Delhi businessman, Mohit Gogia, allegedly used forged documents and fake bank deals to target wealthy property buyers, selling luxury properties like No. 9, Amrita Shergill Marg and DLF Camellias in Gurgaon for around Rs 200 crore.
Scammers are exploiting the release of 'The Odyssey' by creating fake streaming sites that harvest bank details and infect computers with malware. Kaspersky and BeStreamWise are warning consumers.
Scammers are sending iMessages pretending to be the Singapore police or courts, claiming unpaid fines and asking victims to click links or reply with codes. The police advise verifying notices on official websites, using iMessage spam filters, installing ScamShield, and e…
Anime fan arrested for ordering and canceling over ¥4.3 billion in anime merch
A 32-year-old restaurant worker in Osaka was arrested for ordering ¥4.3 billion worth of anime merchandise from Shueisha's Jump Character Store without paying for it. She exploited Japan's convenience store prepayment system and cash-on-delivery payment method to avoid pa…
Three people were arrested for running a scheme that compromised Singpass accounts of work permit holders by offering cash in exchange for access. The stolen accounts were used to open over 30 LiquidPay accounts and 1,200 phone lines without the victims' knowledge.
EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout. Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.
More than $1.2 million has been lost to scams involving courier firms and Apple's iMessage since June 24, with at least 251 cases reported. Scammers impersonate courier firms using Apple iMessage to trick victims into paying fake re-delivery fees.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has warned the public about scammers posing as National Day Parade (NDP) representatives seeking cash sponsorships and personal information. The NDP Committee and SAF never solicit donations or sponsorships over the phone.
A 54-year-old woman in Singapore claims that her Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers were redeemed by the previous homeowner of her house. She made a police report and is concerned that her address might continue to be misused.
A Metro Bank customer lost over £14,000 to a fraud involving the AI chatbot Claude, despite alerting the bank to suspicious activity. The bank initially failed to fully freeze his account, allowing further transactions.
Scammers are sending fake text messages impersonating the parking app RingGo, claiming users owe fees. These messages aim to trick recipients into clicking malicious links to counterfeit websites, where their personal and financial details can be stolen.
Singaporean victims have lost at least $983,000 across 254 cases since January to lucky draw scams, where they are tricked into paying various "fees" to claim non-existent prizes.
Texans reported $56.8 million in losses to crypto kiosk scams in 2025, the highest in the nation, prompting state lawmakers to consider a ban on these machines. Nationally, reported losses from such scams surged 58% to $389 million.
A new report estimates that Americans lost nearly $148.2 billion to online scams and cybercrime in 2025, with crypto scams dominating the losses. The true total is likely much higher, as most victims never report their losses to law enforcement.
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three customers who claim they lost a combined $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent Bitcoin wallet app from the App Store. The plaintiffs allege Apple failed to adequately review and monitor apps in its marketplace.
Criminals are using convincing fake Spotify emails to direct users to cloned websites, stealing login, personal, and payment details for fraudulent online purchases.
A woman in her 60s lost over S$1 million to a scammer who used a Member of Parliament's photo as their WhatsApp display picture. The scammer posed as a police officer and convinced her to send daily selfies and hand over her valuables.
Meta has launched a new Facebook Verified badge to help human users interact with other humans. The badge is based on facial recognition and is free to use.
A 28-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for allegedly being a member of a money laundering syndicate. The syndicate was disrupted in March 2026 during Operation Frontier+ III, a joint two-month operation targeting transnational scams.
Japan pledges cooperation with ASEAN, China, S. Korea on energy, scams
Japan on Thursday pledged greater cooperation on energy security and efforts to combat online scams in a meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China and South Korea.
A hacker reportedly took over Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account to promote a fake “VLAD” memecoin, posting what appeared to be a malicious token contract address. The post attracted more than 175,000 views in less than 20 minutes before users identified it as a scam an…
U.S. prosecutors have seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to international fraud schemes that targeted victims across the U.S. and Canada.
Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, U.N. says
Crime gangs in Asia-Pacific defrauded residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said, with transnational crime groups rapidly evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement.
A reader shares their experience of being scammed by a locksmith who charged them £490 for a shoddy job. The industry is in need of a shake-up, with grifters preying on people's anxieties and naivety.
Fraudsters are sending fake login notifications to trick users into giving them access to their X accounts, which can be used to commit further fraud, including crypto scams and phishing attacks.
Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
A Cambodian tycoon's gambling empire was found to be the landlord of a compound used for industrial-scale scamming and human trafficking operations. The compound, located on the Thai-Cambodian border, housed rooms that were transformed to look like police stations and ban…