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AI deepfakes pose ‘significant’ risk to ‘identity systems upon which our entire economy relies,’ warns fintech CEO
ConferencesAI deepfakes pose ‘significant’ risk to ‘identity systems upon which our entire economy relies,’ warns fintech CEO
By Steve MollmanMay 29, 2025
Texas lottery boss resigns amid investigations into online buying and a $95 million jackpot won by group that bought 25 million tickets
FinanceTexas lottery boss resigns amid investigations into online buying and a $95 million jackpot won by group that bought 25 million tickets
By Jim Vertuno and The Associated PressApril 23, 2025
Asian scam operations are hauling in $40 billion every year from bogus romance schemes and investment pitches. Now they’re spreading around the world
CybersecurityAsian scam operations are hauling in $40 billion every year from bogus romance schemes and investment pitches. Now they’re spreading around the world
By The Associated Press and Grant PeckApril 21, 2025
DOGE’s staffing cuts to the IRS could mean a heyday for scammers this tax season. How to protect yourself and your money
FinanceDOGE’s staffing cuts to the IRS could mean a heyday for scammers this tax season. How to protect yourself and your money
By The Associated Press and Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsMarch 25, 2025
‘47 Ronin’ director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million he used on crypto, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari
Finance‘47 Ronin’ director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million he used on crypto, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari
By The Associated PressMarch 19, 2025
Thailand pushes to repatriate 1,500 Chinese workers freed from Myanmar scam centers each week
FinanceThailand pushes to repatriate 1,500 Chinese workers freed from Myanmar scam centers each week
By AFPMarch 6, 2025
Myanmar scam center workers plead to ‘escape this hell’ and go home: ‘Help me, help me, help me’
LifestyleMyanmar scam center workers plead to ‘escape this hell’ and go home: ‘Help me, help me, help me’
By AFPFebruary 27, 2025
Myanmar frees 1,000 scam center workers as crackdown widens
FinanceMyanmar frees 1,000 scam center workers as crackdown widens
By Khine Lin Kyaw and BloombergFebruary 17, 2025
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Lifestyle90% of Americans have been a victim of tourist traps—here’s how to avoid them
By Jennifer Allen and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2025
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TechMeta is warning lonely hearts to beware of romance scams on Facebook and Instagram around Valentine’s Day. Watch out for these red flags
By The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2025
Steve Bannon Attends New York Hearing In Border Wall Fraud Case
PoliticsSteve Bannon pleads guilty to border wall scam that defrauded people out of millions
By Michael R. Sisak and The Associated PressFebruary 11, 2025
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TechHoney, the popular browser extension promoted by MrBeast and over a thousand YouTube channels, accused of being a scam
By Dave SmithDecember 23, 2024
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TechAvoid holiday scams in 2024: Red flags and recovery strategies
By The Conversation and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2024
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TechThere’s been a 900% increase in Holiday scams with new tech: ‘Nearly anything can be faked with AI’
By The Associated PressDecember 3, 2024
FBI finds $8.3 million embezzled by ‘pure evil’ Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account
FinanceFBI finds $8.3 million embezzled by ‘pure evil’ Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account
By Martha Mendoza and The Associated PressNovember 5, 2024
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