Scams

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.

June 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Valve has decided to stop restocking physical Steam gift cards at retailers once current stock runs out. The move comes as the company cites ongoing issues with scammers using the cards to target victims worldwide.

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.

April 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) confirms the Saudi government is not issuing furoda hajj visas this year. The public is urged to beware of social media offers for queue-free hajj trips. Deputy Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak stressed that only standard hajj visas are legal.

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.

March 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Washington legislators' push for stricter rules on cryptocurrency kiosks ended without passage this session. Senate Bill 5280 sought to curb fraud linked to these machines but stalled in a House committee on February 25. The measure aimed to protect consumers amid rising scam losses reported by the FBI.