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Arrest warrants issued for 55 of 73 scam suspects from Cambodia
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Police have issued arrest warrants for 55 of the 73 South Korean online scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia. The group allegedly swindled 48.6 billion won from 869 victims through methods including no-show and deepfake romance scams. This repatriation represents the largest return of criminal suspects from a single country in national history.
Das Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) hat Studenten und Eltern vor Betrügern und Falschinformationen im Vorfeld des Aufnahmeverfahrens im März gewarnt. Die Zulassungsschreiben für Bewerber für grundständige und berufsbegleitende Studiengänge wurden am 10. März über das offizielle KMTC-Zulassungsportal veröffentlicht, wofür keine Gebühren erhoben werden. Das College betonte, dass sämtliche offizielle Kommunikation ausschließlich über autorisierte Kanäle erfolgt.
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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.
Die National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) hat die Öffentlichkeit vor einem gefälschten Instagram-Account gewarnt, der sich als Account der Behörde ausgibt. Der Account mit dem Namen 'ntsa_kenya_' wird genutzt, um Kenianer zu betrügen. NTSA hat die Menschen aufgefordert, keine persönlichen Daten preiszugeben und den Account sofort zu melden.
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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.
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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.
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Mittwoch, 04. März 2026, 07:57 UhrSouth Carolina officials warn of rising cryptocurrency scams
Dienstag, 03. März 2026, 18:59 UhrWashington bill to regulate crypto kiosks fails in committee
Montag, 02. März 2026, 12:47 UhrWisconsin assembly passes bill targeting crypto kiosk scams
Freitag, 27. Februar 2026, 13:34 UhrMinnesota lawmaker proposes ban on crypto kiosks after scams
Samstag, 14. Februar 2026, 18:43 UhrVirginia advances crypto kiosk regulation bill
Dienstag, 10. Februar 2026, 23:53 UhrFlorida senate advances bill targeting crypto ATM scams
Freitag, 06. Februar 2026, 23:28 UhrHong Kong loses HK$350 million to online shopping scams in 2025
Mittwoch, 04. Februar 2026, 20:24 UhrStudy reveals over 60% of crypto press releases tied to scams
Donnerstag, 29. Januar 2026, 07:30 UhrAustralische Hochkommission warnt Kenianer vor Job- und Visaschwindel