Questions are growing over the lack of updates from police after the arrest of three people believed to be behind the Gigamax investment scam. The arrests, which took place at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on 6 May, have raised hopes among victims but silence from the authorities has led to fresh concern.
A coordinated international operation has shut down a fake trading scam, preventing further fraud after defrauding victims of €3M across five countries.
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a series of public warnings on May 14, 2025, targeting at least five unlicensed financial websites that are allegedly offering unauthorized services to German consumers. These include dvagk.de, valuewanderer.com, quinvexcaptial.com, market-z.com, and europrofitspro.com.
A New Jersey judge reviews sanctions against the CFTC after a special master accused the agency of bad faith in its fraud case against My Forex Funds and CEO Kazmi.
A group of 232 investors is urging Malaysian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into an Islamic investment scheme that reportedly incurred losses exceeding RM80 million. The scheme, marketed under the guise of Islamic Redeemable Preference Shares (IRPS), is now under scrutiny for alleged misrepresentation and regulatory breaches.
A 73-year-old retiree in Johor Bahru lost RM459,000 to an online investment scam operated by a group calling itself PJT Academy. The group claimed to teach members how to trade stocks using an app called 'USMSG', promising returns of up to 200%.
This article exposes the alarming experiences of global traders with Dollars Markets, a low-rated and blacklisted broker, highlighting serious issues such as withdrawal delays, suspicious payment methods, and possible links to illegal online gambling.
Meta removes over 23,000 scam accounts, using deepfakes and fake investment apps to defraud users in Brazil and India. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.
In online trading, choosing a reliable broker is one of the most important decisions a trader can make
Norwegian researchers uncover Darcula, a phishing-as-a-service operation with 884,000 stolen cards, linking scammers to luxury goods and global crime rings.
Over $172,000 lost in POSB phishing scams since April. Learn how to protect yourself from banking fraud with these crucial safety tips.
Online scams in the Philippines are escalating, with text and call-based fraud targeting millions. Learn about the impact and how to protect yourself from cybercrimes.
A global investment training company operating under multiple brand identities has come under intense legal scrutiny after being accused of defrauding consumers of over $1 billion. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Nevada jointly filed a lawsuit on Thursday, alleging the company used deceptive tactics and exaggerated income claims to lure thousands of individuals into its schemes.
U.S. Treasury targets Huione Group for laundering $4B in cybercrime funds, including North Korea’s Lazarus Group scams, to disrupt global illicit finance networks.
Italy’s Consob has ordered the blackout of four unauthorized crypto service websites—Egplus.vip, Egalite.bond, Arbismart.com, and Blockbyteq.top—to combat illegal financial activity.
In recent years, gold has been on a remarkable bullish streak, prompting investors to flock to the precious metal as a hedge against inflation and global uncertainty. While gold's upward momentum has been beneficial for many, it has also triggered a concerning rise in scams targeting unsuspecting investors. As the value of gold continues to surge, so too do the schemes designed to exploit those eager to capitalise on its appeal.
A 50-year-old Malaysian retiree has lost RM586,450 to EVR Investment Academy, which operates as a fake investment ‘academy’ that promises high returns through a non-existent trading platform.
FCA revokes DTT's UK license over falsified audit records and poor financial controls. Firm must return client funds and cease all regulated services.
FTC and Nevada crack down on IML scam, exposing false earnings claims and deceptive multi-level marketing tactics that stole over $1.2 billion from consumers.
The SEC charges Kenneth W. Alexander, Robert D. Welsh, and Caedrynn E. Conner for running a $91M Ponzi scheme, promising false returns and misappropriating funds.