#scams


Android gets AI defenses against messaging scams, fake calls

Oct 15, 2026 // 23:06

Google announced new AI-powered defenses against scam messages and call-forwarding abuse on Android, currently rolling out to eligible devices. The new measures aim to address […]

Hackers Spend Nearly $7 Million on Expired Domains to Redirect Traffic to Scams and Malware

Aug 14, 2026 // 22:25

Threat actors are acquiring expired domains to inherit website traffic and reputation to redirect victims to scams and malware on a large scale. DNS threat […]

236,000 DCloud Uni-App Sites Used in Crypto Scams, Phishing, and Wallet Drainers

Jun 29, 2026 // 15:05

New findings unearthed by Infoblox show that more than 236,000 websites are using investment scam templates built using a legitimate Chinese open-source, cross-platform application development […]

INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific

Jun 22, 2026 // 09:14

A new report from INTERPOL has revealed a “dramatic increase” in cybercrime in Asia and the South Pacific, fueled by rapid digitalization, internet penetration, new […]

FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025

Jun 16, 2026 // 16:57

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. Imposter […]

FBI: Fraudsters use couriers to steal money in crypto scams

Jun 15, 2026 // 22:57

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that criminals are using couriers to collect money from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, also known as […]

Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts

Jun 15, 2026 // 10:47

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of fraudulent activity targeting users across the Middle East and North Africa by employing various fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating politicians, […]

FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams Are Already Live: Fake Sites, Banking Malware, and Stolen Logins

Jun 5, 2026 // 10:06

Security researchers and the FBI are warning that a wave of FIFA-themed fraud is already hitting World Cup 2026 fans, days before the June 11 […]

FBI: Americans lost over $388 million to scams using crypto ATMs in 2025

May 20, 2026 // 01:02

The FBI says Americans have lost over $388 million last year to scams using cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs. Cryptocurrency […]

Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery

May 3, 2026 // 17:56

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation that uses Telegram’s Mini App feature to run crypto scams, impersonate well-known brands, and distribute Android malware. […]

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