AI Deepfake Investment Scam Costs Northern Ireland Victim £250,000
A Northern Ireland victim lost £250,000 to an AI deepfake investment scam using a fake celebrity endorsement. PSNI warns of rising deepfake fraud.
September 10, 2026
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India Busts Fake Food Label Expiry Date Fraud Targeting PepsiCo and Nestlé
Mumbai authorities raided a firm faking expiry dates and nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Unilever products destined for export.…
September 9, 2026
Hong Seokcheon Impersonator Account Scam Warning
South Korean entertainer Hong Seokcheon warned fans on Sept 7-8 about a fake social media account impersonating him. Here's what fans need to know.
September 8, 2026
$240 Million Bitcoin Heist Spending Spree Leads to Arrests
Scammers who stole $240 million in Bitcoin through social engineering went on a luxury spending spree before investigators used on-chain tracing to…
September 7, 2026
Reese Witherspoon Deepfake Impersonation Scam Warning
Reese Witherspoon warned fans about a deepfake impersonation scam using cloned profiles and AI video to steal money. Here's how to spot and report it.
September 6, 2026
SEC Charges 8 Influencers in $100M Pump-and-Dump Stock Scheme
The SEC charged 8 social media influencers for a $100M pump-and-dump stock scheme. Learn how the fraud worked and how to protect yourself.
September 5, 2026
Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fraud
China sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for fraud, bribery, and illegal fundraising tied to the world's most indebted…
September 4, 2026
Charles Schwab Impostor Phone Scam Drains Oakland Woman's Life Savings
An Oakland woman lost her life savings to a Charles Schwab impostor phone scam. Learn how the fraud worked and how to protect your accounts.
September 3, 2026
Fake Mahama Deepfake Investment Scam Flagged by Ghana Regulators
Ghana's Bank of Ghana and SEC warn the public about a deepfake video falsely showing President Mahama endorsing an unlicensed crypto platform.
September 2, 2026
FBI Warns Fake FIFA World Cup Ticket Websites Are Stealing Money
The FBI and IC3 warn fans about fake FIFA World Cup ticket websites stealing payments and personal data. Here's how to spot and avoid the scam.
September 1, 2026
Ameesha Patel Imposter Phone Scam Targets Bollywood Fans
Ameesha Patel warned fans in January 2026 about an imposter using a fake phone number to scam people in her name. Here's what you need to know.
August 31, 2026
Fake 49ers Player Romance Scam Nets $1.3M, FBI Arrests Two
Federal authorities arrested two people for a fake NFL player romance scam that targeted 26 victims and stole roughly $1.3 million via dating apps.
August 30, 2026