Perspective on DOJ Indictment of Scam Compound Leader
NBC Bay Area | The Department of Justice has indicted the leader of a sophisticated crime network for operating scam compounds in Myanmar.
Dad lured to Bitcoin ATM by scammer claiming to be son
ABC7 - KGO | The voice on the phone sounded like his son. He’d been arrested. An attorney directed him to pay a $15,000 bail at a nearby Bitcoin ATM. But it was a scam.
How scammers use crypto ATMs to launder millions from victims
CBC News | An investigation of the crypto ATM industry in Canada showed that the machines have become the main way scammers get money from fraud victims in Canada.
Scammers spoof FBI website for cybercrime complaints
KHOU | The FBI is warning about fake websites designed to mimic the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The sites are designed to trick people into entering personal and banking details.
Love Con Revenge
Netflix | Unveiling the dark world of romance fraud. A new series follows The Tinder Swindler’s Cecilie Fjellhøy as she helps victims reclaim their lives.
Police warn parents of phone scam that claims their child is hurt
Idaho News 6 | Police are warning parents about a new phone scam. Scammers are calling parents, pretending to be medics, and claiming their child has been injured.
Grandparents lost $5 million in scams — now, 13 people face charges
KHOU-11 | Thirteen people have been charged in an elder fraud scheme targeting more than 400 seniors through fake “grandparent” calls from the Dominican Republic.
‘I panicked': Woman is warning others after SIM swap scam
NBC6 South Florida | The scam begins when someone fraudulently takes over your cell phone account. And it takes scammers only minutes to drain your bank accounts.
Cambodia continues raids on scam centers
ABC News | Cambodia has intensified its crackdown on online scam centers, arresting nearly 5,000 suspects so far this year.
Detective sends warning about crypto machines
WCSC Live 5 News | Crypto ATM kiosks allow people to put cash into the machine and receive some kind of cryptocurrency. But they’re used for fraud 99.5% of the time.
Scam scripts revealed: Police uncover tricks impersonators use
A member of the Crypto Coalition, Brooklyn Park Sgt. Tuzinski found scripts that scammers use to trick victims. He shared them with NBC KARE 11 News to highlight red flags.
See Where Scam Texts, Calls, and Emails Come From
NBC Bay Area | Fenced towers are home to both scams and modern day slavery, advocates say.
WIS10 Interview: Operation Shamrock
WIS 10 TV | WIS interviews Operation Shamrock’s Hailey Windham to learn about scams, who the scammers target, and tips to keep yourself safe from online threats.
Body Camera Video Captures Scammer’s Change of Heart
9NEWS Denver | An officer's body camera captured the confession of a woman who impersonated a federal agent and convinced a couple to buy $20,000 worth of gift cards.
Bitcoin ATM Scam Hits Arizona Hard
Investigate TV | Arizona authorities are warning residents about a new wave of scams using Bitcoin ATMs that have already cost victims millions of dollars.
FBI says online scams raked in $16.6 billion last year
NBC News | A new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center illustrates how cybercrime is a growing problem, with older Americans hit particularly hard.
Let’s Talk About Relationship Scams
2025 | Investor.gov | Have you received a message from someone you don’t know? An unsolicited job offer, a wrong number, or an unknown DM. Be wary: It could be a scammer.
How YouTubers Are Fighting Back Against Online Scammers
Bloomberg Investigates | Financial scams are exploding worldwide, and YouTube vigilantes are documenting their efforts to stop them.