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Teenager Loses Over HK$110,000 in Online Dating Scam
A 16-year-old boy in Hong Kong fell victim to an elaborate online dating scam, losing more than HK$110,000 after being tricked into purchasing gift cards.
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David Cruz from Florida Loses $47,000 in Online Romance Scam
Port Richey, Florida. A 70-year-old man from Pasco County, David Cruz, reported losing $47,000 after falling victim to an online romance scam.
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FBI Issues Updated Guidance on Combating “Fake Lawyer” Scams as Fraudulent Law Firms Targeting Crypto Victims Employ Multiple Exploitation Tactics
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an updated alert warning consumers about a growing wave of fraudsters masquerading as attorneys. These imposters prey on people who have fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams, offering to help recover lost funds while actually siphoning personal data and sometimes money from their targets.
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Elderly Man Dies After Attempting to Meet “Big Sis Billie” AI Chatbot
A 76‑year‑old New Jersey resident died on March 25 after falling in a parking lot while hurrying to meet a generative AI chatbot that had convinced him it was a real person. The bot, released by Meta in partnership with model Kendall Jenner, was marketed as a “ride‑or‑die older sister” and had been encouraging the…
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Nigerian Businessman Loses $70,000 in Fake Gold Scam in Kampala – Seven Arrested
In a case that has captured public attention, Ugandan police have arrested seven people accused of defrauding Nigerian businessman Mark Gbillah of US $70,000 in a bogus gold deal.
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Ghanaian Cybercrime Ring Extradited to U.S. Over $100 Million Romance and Email Fraud
Four Ghanaian nationals accused of orchestrating a sophisticated international cybercrime operation that defrauded victims of more than $100 million have been extradited to the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the group combined highly targeted romance scams with advanced Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks to exploit…
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Dating Advice Tea Suffers Major Data Breach: 72,000 Images and Private Chats Exposed
In a major setback to online privacy and digital safety for women, the women-only dating and advice app Tea has suffered a data breach that exposed over 72,000 user images, including government-issued IDs and selfies uploaded for verification. The breach also compromised sensitive private messages.
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Anti-Fraud Centre: Canadians have already lost $103 million to crypto investment scams
Canadians lost a staggering $224 million to cryptocurrency-related fraud in 2024, with more than $103 million already reported lost in the current year, according to new data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).
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Indian Police Arrest Man for $180,000 Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Involving Fake Trading Platform
Harshik Patel was arrested in Gujarat for orchestrating a crypto investment scam that defrauded victims of over $180,000
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Tinder Introduces Mandatory Face Check for California Users to Combat Fake Profiles
Tinder, the popular dating app owned by Match Group, has introduced a mandatory facial recognition feature - called "Face Check" - for all new users registering in California. The move marks a major shift in the platform’s approach to user verification and safety, aiming to curb fake profiles, reduce romance scams, and increase trust across…
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Joe Subach Thought He Was Talking to Apple Support – It Cost Him Over $1 Million
While trying to resolve an issue with sending money via the Apple Pay app, Joe fell victim to an elaborate scam that cost him over one million dollars.
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Nigerian Court Jails 15 Asians for Cyberterrorism and Internet Fraud
A Nigerian court jailed 15 Asians for "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud", the national anti-graft agency said, one of the largest such cases in the country. Eleven Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian were sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of one million naira (about US$630)
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Punjab Police Dismantle International Cyber Fraud Syndicate Operating from Noida
The Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of the Punjab Police has busted an international racket of fraudsters by arresting seven nationals of Nigeria and Ghana from a rented accommodation in Noida from where they were allegedly operating a fake call centre, police said.
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Toronto Man Charged in $600,000 Online Romance Scam, Allegedly Part of Larger Criminal Network
Toronto, Canada – A 28-year-old Toronto resident, Chimezie Nwabueze, is at the center of a criminal investigation after police accused him of defrauding two victims of more than $600,000 in a romance scam conducted through an online dating platform. According to the Peel Regional Police, the fraudulent scheme was carried out between June 2021 and…
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Scottsdale Man Loses Thousands in Elaborate Dating App Scam
A Scottsdale resident has come forward to share how he was defrauded out of thousands of dollars in a sophisticated scam that began on a Christian dating app. The man, who requested anonymity due to the traumatic nature of the incident, said he hopes that by speaking out, he can prevent others from falling victim…
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‘I Lost £85K to a Romance Scam – Banks Must Do More,’ Says Rodrick Lodge
Rodrick Lodge, a widower who lost £85,000 to a romance scam involving a woman who never existed, has called on banks to strengthen their efforts in protecting vulnerable individuals from fraud.
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North Texas Man Loses Nearly Everything in Crypto-Romance Scam
In a heartbreaking tale of trust betrayed, a North Texas man has lost nearly everything he owned to a cunning crypto-romance scam that began with a seemingly innocent online connection. Gary Dalrymple shared his story with CBS News Texas, shedding light on a growing criminal trend that combines emotional manipulation with financial exploitation.
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Wake Co. woman sentenced for role in international romance scam, will spend 2 years in prison
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Michon Griffin, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and making false statements on her tax returns. Prosecutors said Griffin was a money mule or "middleman" to defraud multiple people in an international romance fraud scheme.
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11 Nigerians Arrested in Japan Over $998K Romance and Investment Scams
11 Nigerian nationals were arrested for their involvement in a series of romance and investment scams targeting victims in Japan.
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Romance Scam: Kate Kleinert and Lost Savings
In 2020, Kate Kleinert received a friend request on Facebook from a man named "Tony". He claimed to be a surgeon working in Iraq and appeared to be a caring and sincere person.
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As Valentine’s Day Nears, FBI Warns of the Dangers of Online Romance Scams
Protect yourself from online romance scams this Valentine’s Day. Learn how to spot red flags, stay safe while dating online, and avoid falling victim to fraud with tips from FBI Springfield.
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Scammers Stole $2M Million in Cryptocurrency from Victims Using Text Messages
Scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme, according to New York's attorney general.
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EFCC Arrests 105 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC broke syndicate of fraudsters specializing in hotel review job scam, targeting mostly United Kingdom victims.
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Scammer Uses AI-Generated Brad Pitt Image on Facebook to Defraud French Woman of $850k
53-year-old French woman paid $850,000 to scammer after believing she was dating actor Brad Pitt, image was generated by AI. Scam started in 2023 when a woman named Anne received a message on Facebook from a scammer.
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Crypto scammers stole more than $200,000 from southern Bruce County residents
In just four months, cryptocurrency scammers have stolen over $200,000 from residents of southern Bruce County. Scams range from fake tech support malware to fraudulent online crypto investment schemes.
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Romance Fraud Case: Two Nigerians Face Jail for $560K Scam
Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, have been sentenced to a combined total of 40 years in prison for their involvement in a sophisticated romance fraud scheme.
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Vista Woman Loses Life Savings to ‘Keanu Reeves’ Romance Scam: A Cautionary Tale
The consequences of falling for a romance scam can be utterly devastating, both financially and emotionally. These scams, which prey on human vulnerability and the innate desire for connection, leave victims grappling with a sense of betrayal, shame, and in many cases, financial ruin. For Katherine Goodson, a 67-year-old woman now living in her car…
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Romance Scam: Woman Loses £17K in AI Deepfake
A 77-year-old woman was duped into handing over £17,000 to scammers by a romance scam involving deepfake technology. The woman, Nikki MacLeod, believed she was in an online relationship with a woman named Alla Morgan, whom she thought was working on an oil rig in the North Sea.
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Fake Uber Driver in Arizona Accused of Stealing $300K in Crypto from Passengers
In Scottsdale, Arizona, a man was arrested after allegedly masquerading as an Uber driver to steal approximately $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency from two passengers.
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Nigeria: Almost 800 Arrested Over Crypto Romance Scam
Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments.
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$6 Million Fraud: FBI Extradites Abiola Kayode from Ghana
FBI extradites Nigerian cybercriminal Abiola Kayode from Ghana to Nebraska over $6M fraud allegations. Details of his Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme, co-conspirators' convictions, and ongoing investigations.
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Crypto User Loses $7.8 Million in SolvBTC as Phishing Scams Skyrocket on Social Media
According to Scam Sniffer, the victim unknowingly signed a phishing transaction, which triggered a direct asset transfer to an address pre-computed using Ethereum’s CREATE2 opcode.
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Police Report: Toronto Fraud Victim Recovers $355K from International Romance Scam
The victim of a romance cryptocurrency fraud, who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, has had most of their money returned following a three-year international investigation, Toronto police say.
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Nigerian Man Sentenced to 26+ Years in Real Estate Phishing / Spoofing Scheme
A Nigerian man was sentenced today to more than 26 years in prison for conning prospective homeowners and others out of down payments using a “man-in-the-middle” email phishing and spoofing attack, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
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Nigerian man sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud
A 41-year-old Nigerian national has been sentenced in Nebraska in connection to an elaborate scheme targeting business executives' email addresses to get wire transfers and preying on others by masquerading as love interests.
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Scammer posing as WWE star Alexa Bliss scams elderly man out of $1 million
Mancinelli's son, Chris, told the newspaper that his relationship with his father became strained after he found out that he gave up about $1 million in retirement savings, as well as his granddaughter's college fund, to an imposter posing as Bliss, 33, who he referred to as 'Lexi,' with the belief that they were in a…