Jason Momoa Deepfake Scam: British Widow Loses $600K to AI Romance Fraud
A British widow was conned out of over $600,000 by scammers using AI deepfake technology to impersonate actor Jason Momoa in a sophisticated romance…
January 17, 2026
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International Romance Scam Arrest in Nigeria: 20-Year-Old Caught in $1M Fraud
Nigerian authorities arrested 20-year-old Essien Emmanuel Akpama at Lagos airport for an international romance scam that defrauded victims of over $1…
January 15, 2026
Celebrity Deepfake Scams Explode: How AI Is Costing Fans Everything in 2025
Celebrity deepfake scams have surpassed 8 million AI files, defrauding fans through romance cons and investment lures. Learn how these scams work and…
January 14, 2026
Celebrity Crypto Token Scams Exposed: Uniswap Founder Issues Warning
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams exposes the risks of celebrity crypto token scams like the recent $NYC launch. Learn how these pump-and-dump operations…
January 13, 2026
Gloria Romero Fake Scam Article: How Fraudsters Weaponize Celebrity Names
Gloria Romero’s family exposed a fake scam article linking her to investment fraud. Learn how celebrity fake scam articles work and how to protect…
January 12, 2026
Tom Jones Impersonation Scam: How Fans Are Losing Thousands to Fake Profiles
Tom Jones’ team has warned fans about scammers creating fake profiles in his name on social media, leading to thousands of pounds in financial…
January 10, 2026
SIM Swap Scam Prevention: Lessons from a 20-Year Sentence for Phone Hijacking Fraud
A Palm Beach County woman was sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a nationwide SIM swap scam operation. Learn how SIM swaps work, why they’re so…
January 9, 2026
Meta Scam Ads Investigation: How Facebook and Instagram Allegedly Hid Fraud From Regulators
A detailed look into the Reuters investigation claiming Meta used workarounds to conceal scam ads targeting consumers on Facebook and Instagram, the…
January 8, 2026
Nigerian Teen Arrested Over $1M Romance Scam: The Celebrity Impersonation Scheme That Fooled Victims Worldwide
A 20-year-old Nigerian teen arrested at Lagos airport reveals how celebrity impersonation and romance scams extracted over $1 million from victims.…
January 7, 2026
Meta Accused of Hiding Scam Ads from Regulators: What Happened and What It Means for You
A detailed look at recent allegations that Meta hid scam ads from regulators, how these scams work, potential impacts for users, and practical ways…
January 6, 2026
Celebrity Signature Forgery Scam Shakes India’s Influencer Marketing Industry
A ₹1.41 crore celebrity signature forgery scam involving fake influencer projects and forged documents has rocked Indian advertising, exposing…
January 5, 2026
Meta Hiding Scam Ads From Regulators: The Reuters Investigation Explained
A comprehensive look into the Reuters investigation that uncovered Meta hiding scam ads from regulators, what this means for users, and how to…
January 4, 2026