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A Munich court on Thursday sentenced 12 members of a Nigerian organised crime ring to prison terms of between three years and four months and eight and a half years for their roles in romance scams and money laundering.

24. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Conversations about deepfake as a service have risen sharply on the dark web. Experts warn this could drive more fake boss scams. Businesses are advised to prepare accordingly.

The Consumer Federation of America has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of failing to protect users from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The suit, alleging violations of Washington D.C. consumer protection laws, claims Meta has misled users and prioritized profits over safety. It includes examples of scam ads found in Meta's ad library.

14. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The East Kalimantan Ministry of Religious Affairs office has warned the public to be vigilant against unclearly licensed quick Hajj and Umrah offers. The alert follows frequent scams costing pilgrims billions of rupiah. Acting Head of the East Kalimantan Kemenag Office, Mukhlis Hasan, stressed thorough verification before payments.

A deceptive tech support scam has tricked employees into compromising their company computers. Posing as IT help, scammers guide victims through steps that install Havoc malware. The attack begins with spam emails and escalates via fake phone calls.

4. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

State leaders and consumer advocates in South Carolina have highlighted a surge in cryptocurrency scams, particularly those exploiting crypto ATMs. Officials gathered at the State House to detail how these schemes operate and urged greater public awareness. Legislation is under consideration to enhance protections around these machines.