PayPal Account Holders Warned of Surge in Scams
Experts warn of increased PayPal scams, including fake emails and gift cards. Stay alert to protect your account from cybercriminals.
Singapore’s Web of Investment Scams: Mounting Debts Are Breaking Victims
An increasing number of scam victims in Singapore are finding themselves saddled with significant debts as they seek funds simply to make ends meet.
Love, Investment & Lies: Online Date Turned into a RM103,000 Scam
A woman from Sibu, Sarawak, has lost RM102,992.40 after falling victim to an investment scam that began with a match on a dating app.
The Instagram Promise That Stole RM33,000
A woman in Labuan has become a victim of an online investment scam, losing RM33,508.25 after being misled by a fake investment offer she found on Instagram.
How Easy Money Turned Into a Costly Mistake of RM130,000
A 46-year-old factory clerk in Malaysia recently lost RM130,000 to an online investment scam that claimed to offer huge profits in just a few hours.
UN Warns Asian Scam Operations are Spreading Worldwide
UN report reveals Asian scam operations expanding globally, targeting Africa, Latin America with cyberfraud, generating billions amid crackdowns.
South Africa's Regulator Warns of WhatsApp Scam Impersonation with 30% Returns
New deepfake scam in South Africa uses fake FSCA video to promote fraudulent AI trading schemes. Public warned about unauthorized financial schemes.
Another ‘Tan Sri’ Targeted, RM347 Million in Assets Seized in MBI Scam
Malaysia’s police are stepping up their investigation into the MBI investment scam, a multi-billion ringgit fraud that has dragged on for nearly a decade. The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is now planning to arrest another prominent figure with the title ‘Tan Sri’, following recent arrests and major asset seizures.
RM15,000 Profit Turned into RM1.1 Million Loss for Engineer!
What started with a small profit of RM15,000 quickly turned into a financial disaster, draining an engineer’s savings and money borrowed from family.
SEC and DOJ Charge Ramil Palafox in $200M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The SEC and DOJ charge Ramil Palafox in a $200 million crypto fraud, alleging Ponzi-like scam and misused investor funds for luxury goods and lavish events.
RM300,000 Loss from One Simple WhatsApp Message!
A 72-year-old retired accountant in Malaysia lost more than RM300,000 after falling for an online investment scam that started with a simple message on WhatsApp.
Japan Issues Urgent Warning on $700M Unauthorized Trades
Japan's FSA warns of $700M in unauthorized trades from phishing attacks on brokerage accounts. Cybersecurity threats continue to rise in the country.
Asian Scam Operations Worth €35 Billion Spreading Globally, UN Warns
The UN report reveals the growing threat of transnational crime, driven by AI, money laundering, and scams across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Paraguay Faces Crypto Fraud Crisis Amid $4B Ponzi Scams
Paraguay's crypto fraud crisis sees over $4B lost in Ponzi schemes. Fake platforms and local middlemen fuel scams, with authorities fighting back.
How a Viral TikTok Scam Cost a Retiree Over RM300,000
A 66-year-old woman in Malaysia has lost over RM311,000 after falling for a fake stock investment promoted on TikTok.
XGI Horizontal Promised Riches But Delivered a RM600,000 Loss
A woman in her late 40s, working as a civil servant in Sibu, Sarawak, has lost more than RM600,000 to a fake investment scheme promoted through social media.
RM15 Million Gone in Fake Investment Scam
A 77-year-old Malaysian retiree has suffered financial losses totalling RM15.1 million after falling victim to an elaborate share investment scam orchestrated by an individual she knew personally.
Non-Existent Online Scheme Took Away RM580,000
A Malaysian assistant human resources manager has lost nearly RM580,000 to a fraudulent online investment scheme based in Taiwan.
Beware of New Scam Tactics Lurking on WhatsApp!!
A cryptocurrency scam linked to an entity known as “Txex” or “Whalefall” is sweeping across WhatsApp, exploiting the app’s popularity to target investors with promises of extraordinary returns.
You Could Be Next: Scams Stealing Millions from Smart People
Two people have lost close to RM6 million to online investment scams, raising concerns about the growing threat of fraud on digital platforms in Malaysia.