Thai police arrest Yamaguchi, a yakuza suspect, in Bangkok for running call-center scams in Cambodia and Vietnam, seizing 30M baht in digital assets.
A Malaysian company manager recently suffered a significant loss of RM766,788 (US$173,000) after falling victim to an elaborate gold investment scam promoted on Facebook.
Carl Erik Rinsch, Hollywood director, was arrested for fraud, money laundering, and $11M Netflix scam. His crypto investments led to significant financial losses.
Despite multinational efforts, 100,000 workers remain in Thailand-Myanmar scam centers. Learn about the ongoing crackdown, trafficking, and regional coordination to dismantle these illegal hubs.
SILEGX investment scam: 46 cases, RM41.5M lost. Senior citizens among victims of crypto fraud promoted on social media, says CCID. Stay cautious!
A 73-year-old retiree in Malaysia recently fell victim to an elaborate investment scam, losing RM62,109 after being lured by the promise of high returns.
Melaka has witnessed a surge in online fraud cases, with a total of 112 reported incidents between January 1 and March 13 this year, resulting in financial losses amounting to approximately RM1.03 million.
Microsoft warns of StilachiRAT, a malware stealing data from major crypto wallets. Stay protected with antivirus measures against this evolving threat.
Young adults, often called "digital natives," are surprisingly vulnerable to phishing scams due to impulsive social media habits, studies reveal.
Three Filipinos rescued from forced scam operations in Cambodia, after being deceived into working there under false promises of high salary.
A woman falls victim to a scam where impersonators claimed to be officers from the Anti-Scam Centre, stealing $1.2 million over two months.
Authorities in Johor are investigating two online investment scams that have left victims including a teacher and a surveyor, losing a significant total of RM102,024
A 58-year-old Malaysian housewife lost her savings of RM412,443 after falling prey to an online investment scam between January and March this year.
Beware of smishing scams! FBI alerts on fake parking and toll texts stealing personal info. Learn how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
SEC charges Jonathan Webb for defrauding investors, including low-income cemetery workers, in a $1.7M Forex scam. The settlement includes $400K in penalties.
A 62-year-old retiree in Malaysia has reportedly lost RM2.33 million after falling victim to a fraudulent stock investment scheme promoted through a WhatsApp group.
FINRA arbitration panel rules Stifel must pay $132.5M for misrepresenting risks of structured notes, highlighting investor protection.
Authorities in Malaysia have identified five deepfake videos linked to fraudulent investment schemes, highlighting the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scams.
Once recognised as the Prince of Bitcoin, Sam Lee, who is also the co-founder of Hyperverse and HyperFund, is now charged with a billion-dollar fraud.
SEC sues Ronald A. Pallek for a $1.54M fraudulent scheme, alleging false promises and Ponzi-like payments to investors.