A new scam targeting those who use contactless payment when making purchases has emerged across the nation, prompting a warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The scam, dubbed "ghost tapping," ...

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The United States, Britain and South Korea have joined a crackdown on groups running frauds from Southeast Asia. They have their work cut out. By Francesca Regalado Francesca Regalado has reported on ...

The Brown County Sheriff's Office has investigated over $4.6 million lost to cryptocurrency scams since the beginning of 2024, according to Sgt. Justin Raska. A relatively new scam format in which ...

If you thought the U.S. Supreme Court contacted you recently, you've probably fallen victim to a new "high-pressure scam," according to government officials. The Social Security Administration's ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

SpaceX has disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices being used by cyber scam syndicates operating in a lawless corner of Myanmar, the Elon Musk-led company said Wednesday. Despite regional authorities’ ...

Scam calls have exploded into a nationwide problem, reaching levels that experts now describe as a crisis. Americans are bombarded daily with fake delivery updates, bank alerts, and government ...

Meta is bringing new scam detection tools to warn users about potential scams on WhatsApp and Messenger. On WhatsApp, it’ll now warn when you try to share your screen with an unknown contact during a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Sixty-four South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams will be repatriated from Cambodia to face ...

In October 2025, questions surfaced over a supposed "WhatsApp Gold" update — an alleged premium version of WhatsApp that supposedly offers exclusive features like new emojis and better video quality.

South Korea’s efforts are part of a widening international crackdown on criminal groups running online fraud schemes from Southeast Asia. By John Yoon and Francesca Regalado Reporting from Seoul South ...