United States seizes $7.44 million in North Korean crypto scam
June 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has seized more than $7.74 million dollars related to an illegal employment and cryptocurrency scheme operated by North…
U.S. sanctions Philippines computer company for mass crypto scam
May 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned a Philippines-based computer infrastructure company and its administrator for allegedly providing services for sites involved…
Expert issues alert over Global Health Insurance Card scam aimed at tourists
The advice comes from a Financial Crime Manager, who explained how scammers are targeting holidaymakersScammers are targeting holidaymakers looking for deals (stock photo)(Image: Getty)An expert…
Cruise passengers warned over little-known scam that exploits tourists
Cruise passengers have been issued a warning about a new scam which has left a number of holidaymakers out of pocket after they accepted what…
Brits warned to avoid popular holiday destination ‘like the plague’ due to scam
Tourists are often targeted by scammers and pickpockets as they are typically less aware of their surroundings. Certain travel hotspots are notorious for itCrowds of…
Traveller slams ‘beautiful’ Spanish city as ‘tourist scam after tourist scam’
A tourist has slammed the Spanish city of Valencia as a "tourist scam after tourist scam" after being targeted by scammers just hours after arriving…
Hundreds lose life savings in whisky barrel scam
BBCAlison Cocks invested more than £100,000 with one companyVictims have been conned out of millions of pounds in a whisky barrel investment scam, a BBC…
How to spot a booking scam as fraudsters use cunning new ways to grab your cash
Holiday scams can cost people a lot of money, in addition to stress and it is important to understand how to best protect yourself and…
Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres | Crime News
Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.As many as 1,000 Chinese nationals rescued from…
Thailand receives hundreds of human trafficking victims held at Myanmar scam centers
1 of 3 | Hundreds of victims of human trafficking were transferred from Myanmar to the military in Thailand on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Royal…
Brad Pitt’s team responds to scam that fleeced French woman
Brad Pitt’s representatives have responded to reports about a French woman allegedly being scammed out of more than $800,000 by a person pretending to be…
Go phish! Scammers target FasTrak system users with threatening texts
A phishing text message warning of a legal threat and financial penalties has been hitting users and even non-drivers of Los Angeles County’s Metro ExpressLanes.The…
Virginia man faces decades in jail for supporting ISIS via crypto scam
Federal officials say that a Virginia man sent more than $185,000 in cryptocurrency (such as pictured) to the terror group ISIS. File Photo by John…
Urgent warning to Netflix users over new bank-raiding scam that STEALS accounts
NETFLIX users have been warned over a bank-raiding scam that can steal their accounts and credit card information.Cybersecurity experts have revealed the signs of the…
Warning over Black Friday scam that could see Brits lose £1,000s as expert reveals what to look out for
A WARNING has been issued over a common Black Friday scam that could see Brits lose £1,000s. Kushal Tantry, CEO of QR Code Developer, urged…
Canary Island scam could end up costing British visitors thousands of pounds
Police are warning visitors on holiday to the Canary Islands of a ‘carding’ scam that could leave them thousands of pounds out of pocket warning…
Urgent warning over fake parcel delivery text scam as nearly half of Brits targeted with ‘fastest-growing con’
FAKE parcel delivery texts are the fastest growing scam of the year, according to research.A poll of 2,000 adults also found 42 per cent have…
Households warned to never use illegal ‘dodgy TV boxes’ as devastating Wi-Fi takeover scam revealed
STREAMING TV illegally through so-called "dodgy boxes" or modified Amazon Fire and Roku sticks is no victimless crime.And those partaking in streaming piracy could be…
Urgent warning issued to Brits heading to Tenerife amid terrifying scam
British tourists visiting Tenerife have been warned of a grim scam that could leave them without their mobile phones. Millions of Brits visit the island…
Drivers warned of parking scam at iconic football stadium as fake staff in high-vis jackets trick fans into illegal bays
DRIVERS have been warned about a parking scam at an iconic football stadium.Fake staff in high-vis jackets are tricking fans into paying for illegal bays…