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SCAM
Southern California Woman Loses Home to Deepfake Romance Scam Involving ‘General Hospital’ Actor
Los Angeles, California. A 66-year-old Southern California woman, Abigail Ruvalcaba, lost her home after a sophisticated romance scam that used artificial intelligence to steal her life savings. Ruvalcaba believed she…
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SCAM
Facebook Scam: Man Jailed for Impersonating Katia Banks in Lagos
Lagos, August 20, 2025. A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Salami Ponmile Bassit to three months in prison after he was found guilty of internet fraud involving…
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SCAM
Meta Reports: WhatsApp Bans 6.8M Scam Accounts in 2025
WhatsApp is rolling out enhanced security features to help users recognize and combat scams in both personal and group chats. These measures are part of Meta’s broader initiative in collaboration…
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SCAM
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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AI
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…
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ARTICLES
When the Fight Backfires: Facebook Shuts Down Anti-Fraud Group datingscammer.info and Bans Its Admins
The group existed on Facebook for more than six years, had thousands of members, and was dedicated to exposing online dating scams. Without any prior warning, Facebook removed the community…
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FAKE PROFILES
Clinton Rufus – photo stolen from Dr. Erkan YILDIRIM
Clinton Rufus - photo stolen from Dr. Erkan YILDIRIM. It was clear to me he was a scammer from the beginning. I strung him along with a long story about…
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SCAMMERS
What You Need to Know About Romance Scams
In the age of information technology, millions of people use apps and social media to meet someone. Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact their…