A group of brazen fraudsters have been caught ripping off hundreds of Australians in a sophisticated investment scam. Dramatic footage captured the moment the Philippines Police Force special operations unit raided the Manila-based headquarters of the international scam operation to shut it down and make a series of arrests. It follows an extensive investigation into...Read More
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some people will be checking out dating websites and social media looking for love. But romance scammers could also be lying in wait to cynically con people into handing over their cash. Rom-cons can mean big payouts for fraudsters, which is why they may spend weeks – or...Read More
Updated Jan 25, 2024, 02:12 PM IST This article emphasises safety measures for using online dating apps. It highlights steps like avoiding suspicious profiles, checking social media for authenticity, and refraining from sharing personal or financial information. By staying vigilant and trusting instincts, users can enhance their safety while navigating the world of online dating....Read More
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some people will be checking out dating websites and social media looking for love. But romance scammers could also be lying in wait to cynically con people into handing over their cash. Rom-cons can mean big payouts for fraudsters, which is why they may spend weeks – or...Read More
A Jacksonville-area accountant has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying on tax forms and helping an online romance scammer collect other people’s money. Iona Coates, 68, was a “money mule” who funneled cash from the scammer’s targets through her bank account and into cryptocurrency even after federal agents...Read More
A Jacksonville-area accountant has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying on tax forms and helping an online romance scammer collect other people’s money. Iona Coates, 68, was a “money mule” who funneled cash from the scammer’s targets through her bank account and into cryptocurrency even after federal agents...Read More
It was all going so well. You met online and fell madly in love, and if it weren’t for the fact that your new beau lives in another country, you’d probably be married by now. Which is why your online love is asking for some cash—just enough to move to your town and finally meet...Read More
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Those looking for love this Valentine’s Day are being warned about ‘rom-cons’ in which romance scammers target people on dating apps. Across the...Read More
Before you go all-in on your relationship with that soldier stationed abroad, know this: Romance scams, specifically military romance scams, are increasing, and the objective isn’t love—it’s money. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there were nearly 70,000 cases of romance scams in 2022, with losses reaching as high as $1.3 billion. And that’s...Read More
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some people will be checking out dating websites and social media looking for love. But romance scammers could also be lying in wait to cynically con people into handing over their cash. Rom-cons can mean big payouts for fraudsters, which is why they may spend weeks – or...Read More
