Tag: Online Scams
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PNP Cracks Down on Pre-Registered SIM Cards to Curb Cybercrime
Philippine Police Orders Broad Crackdown on Pre-Registered SIM Cards The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a wide-ranging crackdown on the large-scale sale and use of pre-registered SIM cards believed to facilitate cybercrimes, including scams and abusive online lending operations. Acting Police Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced the move after an entrapment…
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Singapore Firm Accused of Luring Jobseekers to Scam-Linked Cambodian Resort
Overview: A Singapore-based recruitment firm under scrutiny A Singapore-based technology firm, Changting Network Technology, is under police investigation after reports that job advertisements in Singapore were used to recruit candidates for positions supposedly based here, only for interviewees to be told they would be working at a Cambodian resort tied to alleged scam operations. The…
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Cambridge Grandmother Targeted by Online Romance Scam Posed as Jason Momoa
The Case at a Glance A 70-year-old grandmother from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, fell victim to a sophisticated online romance scam after a stranger claimed to be the Hollywood actor Jason Momoa. The scammer built trust over weeks, painting a picture of a life together and a dream home in Hawaii, before pressing for money to…
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Cyber Scams Targeting Gamers Using Cheats
Understanding the Rising Threat In the evolving landscape of online gaming, a new danger lurks in the shadows: cyber scams specifically targeting gamers using cheats. Recent research by Israeli cybersecurity firm CyberArk Labs reveals a comprehensive campaign that has exploited the vulnerabilities of players eager to gain an unfair advantage in their games. This article…