Tag: Fraud Prevention
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Teacher Duped by Bogus NSRC Officer: A RM144,000 Scam Alarm for Malaysia
Summary: A Teacher Targeted by a Fake NSRC Officer A Malaysian teacher was defrauded of RM144,152 after being lured by a man who claimed to be an officer from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). The incident, occurring last month in Kuala Berang, underscores the ongoing threat of sophisticated impersonation scams that prey on trust…
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Teacher duped out of RM140,000 by bogus Scam Response Centre officer
Overview of the incident A teacher in Kuala Berang, Terengganu, fell victim to a sophisticated scam last month, losing RM144,152 after being deceived by a man who claimed to be an officer from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). Local police said the anonymous caller manipulated the victim, a 56-year-old, into believing an urgent investigation…
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LTFRB to Crack Down on PUV Drivers and Operators Using Fake Documents
Regulatory Warning and Context The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a firm warning to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators who are using counterfeit or fraudulent Provisional Authority (PA) and Certificate of Public Conveyance (CPC) documents. The move comes as part of a broader effort to tighten oversight of the…
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Canada Eyes Tougher Rules to Curb Bogus Tax Refunds from CRA
Overview: A Long-Needed Crackdown on Fraudulent Tax Refunding The 2025 federal budget introduces a set of proposed rules designed to stop the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) from paying out fraudulent or misleading tax refunds. Tax fraud experts say the measures acknowledge a long-standing problem: the agency has repeatedly issued refunds that later turn out to…
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Stop CRA Bogus Tax Refunds: New Rules in the 2025 Budget
Background: A long-standing vulnerability in the tax system The federal government’s 2025 budget includes a set of proposed rules designed to curb a familiar problem: bogus tax refunds flowing through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Tax fraud experts say the measures are overdue, arguing that repeated gaps in the system have allowed con artists and…
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What Happens When You Call a Scammer: Bank Scam Tactics This Christmas
What happens when you call a scammer? Phone scams targeting bank customers have become increasingly convincing, especially around the Christmas season when people are busier and more distracted. When you answer or call back a suspected scammer, you may be drawn into a multi-stage process designed to lower your defenses, collect sensitive information, or install…
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Bavarian Pensioner Outsmarts Phone Fraudster Twice, Safeguarding His Gold
An Unexpected Hero in Bavaria In a small homey town in Bavaria, a quiet 85-year-old pensioner became an unlikely hero in the ongoing battle against phone scams. German authorities have long warned residents about criminals who cold-call victims, posing as police officers or bank officials to extract money and valuables. On Tuesday, that warning rang…
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Bavarian Pensioner Traps Phone Fraudster Twice, Saving His Gold and Cash
Two Courageous Wins Against Phone Scammers An 85-year-old Bavarian resident has once again demonstrated remarkable wit and composure in the face of a modern scam. In a sequence of tense phone calls, the pensioner managed to identify and trap a fraudster who impersonated a police officer and tried to coax him into surrendering cash and…
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Phone scam victim loses RM241,000 to laundering claim in Malaysia
RM241,000 Lost to a Sophisticated Phone Scam A former company manager fell prey to a sophisticated phone scam that resulted in a loss of RM241,000. The incident unfolded when the victim received calls and messages alleging involvement in a money laundering case. According to local police, the scam leveraged fear and urgency to coerce the…
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Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters
What’s the danger with a fake Amazon Fire Stick? Online shoppers often hunt for a bargain, hoping a cheap streaming device will unlock access to movies, sports, and shows. But beneath the optimism lurks a growing risk: counterfeit or fraudulent “Amazon Fire Stick” devices that may be fake, compromised, or loaded with malware. These aren’t…