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How BitConnect Became Cryptocurrency's Biggest Cautionary Tale
Before you invest everything you own in crypto, listen to the people who got scammed by this notorious Ponzi scheme.
Scammers Sold Desperate Indians Fire Extinguishers as Oxygen Cylinders
At least one COVID-19 patient died from the scam, the patient’s family alleged.
Those 'DM to Collab' Instagram Messages Are Probably a Scam
Has a mysterious account asked you to be their brand ambassador? Here's their actual game.
Meet the Woman Whose Face Launched a Thousand Catfish Scams
Sabrina Nichole is likely one of the most popular faces for catfishes in the world. She says 90% of her DMs are people asking for their money back.
I Lost £3,000 to an HMRC Scam – And It Could Happen to You
You think that scamming is something that never happens to you – until it does.
How a News Anchor Got the Harvard Job That Wasn’t
Indian TV journalist Nidhi Razdan alleged a “sophisticated” phishing scam that led her to believe she was a professor at Harvard.
SMS Phishing Is Getting Out Of Control
Consumers and security companies report a concerning increase in scams via text message phishing, also known as smishing.
How Phone Scammers Got Your Social Security Numbers
Two fake call centres in New Delhi duped more than 8,000 U.S. citizens, robbing them of over $24 million in the last three years.
Darknet Drug Dealers Are Now Selling ‘Pfizer COVID Vaccines’
When we asked for proof, one replied with a stock image of a vial labelled “Coronavirus Vaccine”.
Greece’s Controversial ‘Golden Visas’ Are Being Used to Scam Chinese Nationals
Mrs Yang arrived in Athens to find her new flat was nothing like the description – and that it had been sold multiple times.
Mystery Robocalls Tell Australians to ‘Stay Home and Stay Safe’ During US Election
Spam messages aimed at keeping American voters away from the polls have made their way to Australia.
Indian Woman Married Three Men and Ran off With Their Money
After losing her job in the lockdown, the woman became part of a marriage racket.