Tag: Fraud Prevention
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Bank Warns of 47% Jump in Purchase Scams in First Half of 2025: How to Protect Yourself
Overview: A Notable Spike in Purchase Scams The Bank of Ireland has issued a consumer warning after data showed a sharp increase in purchase scams during the first half of 2025. According to the bank’s latest review, purchase scams rose by 47% compared with the second half of 2024, signaling a growing threat to everyday…
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FIA halts Afghan traveler with fake Greek ID en route to Europe
Pakistan’s FIA Intercepts Traveler with Counterfeit ID at Europe-Bound Flight In a vigilance-driven operation, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan intercepted an Afghan national who was attempting to reach Europe using what authorities described as a counterfeit Greek resident card. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb human trafficking, asylum-mopping schemes,…
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Account Login Fraud Tops SA Digital Crime, TransUnion Reveals
Overview: Account Login Fraud Dominates South Africa’s Digital Fraud Scene New findings from TransUnion show that suspected digital fraud in South Africa was most frequently linked to account login attempts. Between February and May 2025, a significant share of targeted individuals reported losing or risking financial information through login-centric scams. This trend highlights the importance…
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Suspected Digital Fraud in South Africa: Account Login Tops the Risk List, TransUnion Reports
Overview: Account Login is the Front Door to Digital Fraud New findings from TransUnion highlight a worrying trend in South Africa: suspected digital fraud is most frequently triggered during account login or password-related activity. The data, covering February through May 2025, shows that many victims encountered fraud attempts at the very moment they accessed online…
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Suspected Digital Fraud Most Frequent at Account Login in South Africa, TransUnion Reports
Overview: Account Login Fraud Tops the List in South Africa New findings from TransUnion reveal a troubling trend in South Africa: suspected digital fraud is most frequently triggered during account login. This critical entry point—where users authenticate to access banking, shopping, and social platforms—has become a prime target for scammers seeking to exploit weak credentials,…
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Inside the Wild Bitcoin Heist: Google’s Battle Against the Lighthouse Scam Texts
Overview: A “Staggering” Scam Text Operation Exposed Google has filed a high-profile lawsuit against 25 individuals it says orchestrated a relentless scam-text operation that exploited a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse. The case, described by the tech giant as one of the most sophisticated and far-reaching fraud schemes in recent years, casts a spotlight on how…
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Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds
Overview: A Global Scam Operation Unfolds In a case that reads like a crime thriller, Google has charged 25 individuals in connection with a relentless scam text operation powered by a phishing-as-a-service platform known as Lighthouse. The allegations sketch a global scheme where high-end hotels, luxury experiences, and everyday cash disappear into a carefully orchestrated…
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Inside the Lighthouse Scam: How Google Says a Phishing Platform Ruined Millions
Overview: A New Face of Phishing In a bold legal move, Google has filed lawsuits against 25 individuals it accuses of orchestrating a sprawling phishing operation powered by a platform named Lighthouse. The tech giant describes the scheme as relentless, sophisticated, and financially devastating for victims who were often targeted through fake text messages. While…
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Madina Court Jails Nigerians for Fake Ghana Card Attempts
Two Nigerian Nationals Sentenced for Identity Fraud in Ghana The Madina District Court II has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to 12 months imprisonment each after they attempted to fraudulently obtain Ghana Cards by presenting false identities. The case highlights ongoing concerns about identity fraud and the safeguards surrounding the country’s national ID system. The Alleged…
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Two Nigerians Jailed in Ghana for Ghana Card Fraud Attempt at Madina District Court
Two Nigerians Jailed for Fraudulently Trying to Acquire Ghana Cards The Madina District Court II in Ghana has handed down a 12-month prison term to each of two Nigerian nationals who sought to fraudulently obtain Ghana Cards using false identities. The sentencing, reported by Graphiconline, highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to curb identity-related fraud in the…