China has executed four leaders of the notorious Bai family gang, notorious for running cross-border telecom scams and drug operations. Authorities launched a sweeping crackdown targeting organized crime networks, drug trafficking, and illegal telecom activities, signaling the government’s zero-tolerance policy. This move comes amid growing concern over cross-border criminal operations affecting China and neighboring countries. Stay updated on the latest developments in China’s anti-crime campaign.

China Executes 4 Bai Family Gang Leaders in Major Crackdown on Scams and Drugs

#GRAVITAS | A 39-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore in a digital arrest scam where the fraudsters impersonated as police officials. Watch this video to find out more. 

Digital Arrest Scam: What Explains The Rise Of Digital Arrest Scams In India?

#GRAVITAS | A 39-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore in a digital arrest scam where the fraudsters impersonated as police officials. Watch this video to find out more.

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against several major banks, accusing them of failing to prevent widespread fraud on the Zelle payment platform. The lawsuit highlights concerns over consumer protection and the responsibility of banks in safeguarding users from fraudulent transactions.



US Consumer Watchdog Sues Banks Over Alleged Widespread Fraud On Zelle

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against several major banks, accusing them of failing to prevent widespread fraud on the Zelle payment platform. The lawsuit highlights concerns over consumer protection and the responsibility of banks in safeguarding users from fraudulent transactions.

Karnataka accounts for more than 25% of all digital-arrest scams reported across India, with a total of Rs 109 crore lost to digital crimes in 2024 in the state alone. Watch for more details!

India: Cybercriminals Pose As Law Officials, Extort Millions From Users

A seemingly innocent wedding invite could be the gateway to a cyberattack. There's a new scam in town and we've got all the information you need in this report.

What Is Wedding Invite Scam?

Officials stated Wednesday that four persons in Southern California were arrested and charged with insurance fraud after they reported that a bear, who was actually wearing a bear costume, had destroyed their cars.

California: Man in Bear Costume Fake Attacks on Cars to Scam Insurance, Say Officials

As hackers continue to evolve their tactics, Gmail users are facing increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks driven by artificial intelligence. Watch this report for more details!

New AI Scam Targets Gmail Users with Fake Account Recovery Requests

Amid the Lok Sabha elections in India, citizens who fell prey to job scams in Cambodia are demanding more jobs. Over the past few months, news of Indians being rescued from online cryptocurrency scam rings has come to light.

As Indians chasing 'quick money dream' fall prey to scams, experts call for job creation at home

India observed a significant rise in scams in the year 2023, with the country recording over 79 million phishing attacks. Watch to know more.

India recorded over 79 million phishing attacks in 2023: Report

A Filipino consumer fumes as she rips open a portable charger to discover she has been conned — the batteries are choked with sand, making her yet another victim of scammers on Facebook.

Fakery and fraud: Scammers use energy crisis to cast ‘wide net’ on Facebook

A look now at some cyber security threats that are impacting the digital landscape. Hackers are using sophisticated techniques to dupe people on popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, we now get you three of the most common scams on these applications.

Tech Talk | Watch out for scams on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook

On Thursday, my colleague Kevin Roose sold a crypto token of a newspaper column for more than a half-million dollars. (For charity!) Someone paid $69 million for a digital file of a collage that anyone can view online.

NFTs are neither miracles nor scams

A Doctor in Bangladesh has been arrested for conducting 6,300 fake Covid-19 tests. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how this scam hurts the fight against the coronavirus in Bangladesh.

Gravitas: Bangladesh Doctor arrested for 6,300 fake COVID-19 tests

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