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The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has warned students and parents against scammers and misinformation ahead of the March intake. Admission letters for pre-service and in-service applicants were released on March 10 through the official KMTC admissions portal, with no fees required. The college stressed that all official communications will come through authorised channels.

10. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill for a statewide ban on cryptocurrency kiosks, which number about 350 in gas stations and retailers, as scams persist despite 2024 regulations. Nearly 20 other states have adopted measures, but advocates call for prohibition. Introduced last month by Rep. Erin Koegel, the proposal faces another legislative hearing this week.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned the public about a fake Instagram account pretending to be the agency's. The account, named 'ntsa_kenya_', is being used to scam Kenyans. NTSA has advised people not to share personal details and to report the account immediately.

17. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Under a new agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Meta has pledged to enhance its mechanisms for detecting, reporting, and removing disinformation and inappropriate content on Facebook. This includes faster flagging of child exploitation material, immediate reporting to local authorities, and its removal from the platform. The deal also targets scams such as fake investment schemes using deepfakes of officials, business leaders, and celebrities.

State Representative Russell Bedsole has introduced House Bill 303 to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs and protect Alabamians from fraud. The legislation responds to a surge in scams that have cost residents hundreds of thousands of dollars. If enacted, it would impose limits similar to those on traditional bank ATMs.

25. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Scammers are sending emails that appear genuine to OpenAI users, designed to manipulate them into revealing critical data swiftly. These emails are followed by vishing calls that intensify the pressure on victims to disclose account details. The campaign highlights ongoing risks in AI platform security.