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A joint South Korean-Cambodian police team has apprehended 136 scam suspects in Cambodia since its launch in November, police announced on January 28. The team also rescued four abducted victims held in criminal complexes. It was formed amid public outcry over the torture death of a Korean college student who fell victim to a job scam.

January 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Former soccer player Adriano Imperador denounced on social media a scam that victimized his mother, Rosilda Ribeiro, resulting in a loss of over R$15,000. He warned followers about the fraud involving a fake WhatsApp number and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the criminal to return the money. Adriano vowed to pursue the perpetrator, stressing that family is off-limits.

A 23-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with defrauding nearly 100 cryptocurrency investors out of about $16 million through an elaborate online phishing operation. Ronald Spektor allegedly posed as a Coinbase representative to trick victims into transferring their assets to wallets he controlled. He was arraigned on a 31-count indictment and pleaded not guilty.

December 18, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

The National Transport and Safety Authority has warned Kenyan motorists against a scam using fake SMS messages demanding instant payments for alleged traffic violations. The alert coincides with new government initiatives to boost road safety during the festive season. Drivers are advised not to click links or respond to such messages.

The Kenya Forest Service has issued a warning about a new scam on WhatsApp where fraudsters impersonate Chief Conservator Alex Lemarkoko to extort money. The agency urges the public to report suspicious messages and avoid payments outside official channels. This alert highlights growing online fraud targeting Kenyans.

November 05, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Isang nag-viral na post sa Facebook na nag-aangkin ng taunang cash assistance at buwanang bigas na tulong para sa mga estudyante ay nabunyag na peke. Ayon sa fact-check ng Rappler, walang ganoong programa ang pamahalaan, at ang mga link sa registration ay fraudulent.