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Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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India Census 2027 Safety Guide: Tips To Avoid Fraud And Stay Secure
India Census 2026-27: People need to be careful about rising fraud linked to fake verification messages.
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French Man Arrested For Fake Doctor's Notes Scam, Earned Over $1 Million
In France, a doctor's sick note allows an employee to stay away from work with the government picking up part of the salary.
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US Woman Fakes Cancer To Scam Rs 18 Lakh From Donors, Uses Money To Fund Lifestyle: "She's A Sociopath"
As per prosecutors, Knight set up multiple online fundraisers and even pretended to be different people to keep the story believable.
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Swipe, Chat, Invest: How Iran Is Using Dating Apps To Target Americans
US-Iran War: An alleged crypto scam network linked to the Iranian regime is targeting Americans on dating platforms such as Tinder and Bumble.
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US Musician Loses Bitcoin Funds Due to Fake Ledger App
American musician G.Love lost $420,000 in Bitcoin after installing a fake Ledger Live app. The scam highlights growing risks from malicious apps and phishing attacks in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn users to verify sources and safeguard seed phrases as crypto-related fraud continues to rise.
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Retired Nagpur Medical Officer, 76, Loses Rs 2 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam
A retired Nagpur doctor lost Rs 2 crore after scammers impersonated officials with fake digital arrest claims.
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Bengaluru Commuter Claims Cab Driver Used Fake App To Inflate Fare: 'Rs 684 To Rs 1084'
A Bengaluru commuter claimed that a cab driver inflated the fare from Rs 684 to Rs 1084 using a fake app that resembled Rapido.
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Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
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Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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India Census 2027 Safety Guide: Tips To Avoid Fraud And Stay Secure
India Census 2026-27: People need to be careful about rising fraud linked to fake verification messages.
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French Man Arrested For Fake Doctor's Notes Scam, Earned Over $1 Million
In France, a doctor's sick note allows an employee to stay away from work with the government picking up part of the salary.
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US Woman Fakes Cancer To Scam Rs 18 Lakh From Donors, Uses Money To Fund Lifestyle: "She's A Sociopath"
As per prosecutors, Knight set up multiple online fundraisers and even pretended to be different people to keep the story believable.
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Swipe, Chat, Invest: How Iran Is Using Dating Apps To Target Americans
US-Iran War: An alleged crypto scam network linked to the Iranian regime is targeting Americans on dating platforms such as Tinder and Bumble.
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US Musician Loses Bitcoin Funds Due to Fake Ledger App
American musician G.Love lost $420,000 in Bitcoin after installing a fake Ledger Live app. The scam highlights growing risks from malicious apps and phishing attacks in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn users to verify sources and safeguard seed phrases as crypto-related fraud continues to rise.
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Retired Nagpur Medical Officer, 76, Loses Rs 2 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam
A retired Nagpur doctor lost Rs 2 crore after scammers impersonated officials with fake digital arrest claims.
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Bengaluru Commuter Claims Cab Driver Used Fake App To Inflate Fare: 'Rs 684 To Rs 1084'
A Bengaluru commuter claimed that a cab driver inflated the fare from Rs 684 to Rs 1084 using a fake app that resembled Rapido.
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Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
