A 42-year-old Parklands man accused of conning a Canadian woman out of R24 million appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court last Friday to face charges of fraud, say police. The Nigerian national was arrested at his Charing Crescent home on Tuesday March 5, according to provincial police spokesman Warrant…
A 54-year-old university academic from Kuala Terengganu became the latest victim of cybercriminals, falling prey to two distinct online scams within days of each other, resulting in combined losses exceeding RM170,000. According to New Straits Times, district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor revealed that the educator lost RM162,170…
Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when…
Zoom image will be displayed By Author using AI The Evolution Of Fraud In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence A Real-Life Shock That Sets The Stage In 2024, a 62-year-old British widow lost over £150,000 to a scammer she believed was a U.S. Army general she had met on Instagram….
Mt. Lebanon police warning parents about romance scams Mt. Lebanon police warning parents about romance scams 00:21 Police say there’s been a rise in cases of criminals exploiting kids through social media. Mount Lebanon police say the scammers pretend to be kids of the opposite sex and convince them to…
Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when…
A Miramar woman is facing a decade in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars that were stolen in romance scams, authorities said. Cristine Petitfrere, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to launder over $2.7 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Prosecutors said Petitfrere used…
A man is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as part of a romance scam during which he allegedly posed as being in the military and needing financial help, leading to victims losing a combined $275,000. Peel Regional Police said between June 2020 and September 2021, victims from across Canada accepted…
Two years ago, Shawna Nelson sold her house, moved into a motel, and thought she had a plan for where her life was heading next. Nelson, now 63 years old and living in Calgary, sold a house willed to her by her father after spending years caring for him and her…
Two years ago, Shawna Nelson sold her house, moved into a motel, and thought she had a plan for where her life was heading next. Nelson, now 63 years old and living in Calgary, sold a house willed to her by her father after spending years caring for him and her…
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