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UK High Court Ruling Forces 16,000 Bitcoin Fraud Victims into Chinese Law Maze
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (675+ words) A UK High Court dropped a ruling on October 12 that could gut the recovery hopes of roughly 16,000 people defrauded in a Bitcoin scheme. The court said claims over more than 61,000 Bitcoin will be governed by Chinese law — not UK law…...
«Refugees from Donbas» reappear in Homiel. The scam has been running for over 10 years
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (192+ words) In early October 2026, a group of people claiming to be refugees from Ukraine and asking for help was again spotted in Homiel. For example, in the Navabelitski district, people walked through the streets in the private sector collecting aid. This…...
Journalist goes undercover to investigate 'romance scams'
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (152+ words) Central Oregon Daily Romance scams, where scammers create fake profiles on dating apps or social media to gain a victimâs trust and affection before eliciting money from them, have rapidly become a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. National…...
Nearly a third of Americans admit to shoplifting, survey finds
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (229+ words) (InvestigateTV) — As prices climb, more Americans say they are willing to risk a criminal record to cover basic necessities. A new LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans found 30% admit to shoplifting, up from 23% just a couple of years ago. Most respondents who…...
Chinese national arrested after Allegan County woman defrauded of nearly $500,000
32+ min ago (228+ words) A Chinese national is lodged in the Allegan County Jail after allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of nearly $500,000. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department says it was notified on June 17 about the county resident who’d been contacted about month before by…...
Edmonds, WA police warn of scam capable of causing 'significant' losses
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (371+ words) The Edmonds Police Department is warning the public about a sharp rise in sophisticated scams targeting area residents, particularly seniors, in which fraudsters pose as law enforcement officers, government officials, or bank representatives to extort large sums of money. The…...
Someone Has Your Name, Phone Number and Address — Here's What They Can Do With It
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (512+ words) SavingAdvice.com is a trusted personal finance news and community with expert stories on saving money, budgeting, debt reduction, and investing — plus active forums and tools to guide your financial journey. Imagine receiving a phone call from someone who knows…...
How to avoid a SIM swap scam
39+ min ago (491+ words) You've probably deleted a shady text message or two without a second thought, and blocking spam email from strangers feels second nature by now. But would you recognize the signs of a SIM swap scam? Also called SIM hijacking, this…...
Beware of scams involving fake social insurance applications.
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (243+ words) To increase credibility, the perpetrators suggest adding people on Zalo (a Vietnamese online platform), guiding them through online procedures remotely. They then send links to fake public service portal websites or installation files with the “.apk” extension, and pressure people…...
Thomas County sheriff warns residents about bail bond scam
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (261+ words) THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) — The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which callers impersonate bail bondsmen and law enforcement officers to demand money for someone’s release from jail. The sheriff’s office said scammers are monitoring recent…...