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CYBERAug 5Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scamHong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a virtual currency investment scam. Investigators from the Western district crime squad said on Wednesday that the suspect had contacted two victims — who were separately advertising a flat and a parking space for rent — and offered to pay in advance to win their trust. She then persuaded them to join a supposed high-return investment...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 31Man arrested for allegedly blackmailing woman with morphed photographsA man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmailing a woman using digitally altered photographs. This involves a criminal act with a digital component.The Hindu
CYBERJul 25 I dont have your money : woman denies accusations as a crowd surrounds her over a man missing $14 , 000 in cryptoA woman is denying accusations from a crowd regarding a man's missing cryptocurrency. This incident highlights a dispute involving alleged theft within the digital asset space.attackofthefanboy.com · Japan
CYBERJul 22Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud schemeA 45-year-old Nigerian, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, residing in Frisco, Texas, has been indicted by a US federal grand jury over his alleged involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme that prosecutors say defrauded a US government agency of more than $300,000. The post Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 16How one woman lost $90 , 000 to a sophisticated romance scamAn individual lost $90,000 due to a sophisticated romance scam. This story highlights the financial risks and deceptive nature of online fraud.timescall.com · United States
CYBERJul 15EFCC hands over house, SUV, other forfeited assets to Australian romance scam victimThe assets include a gold wedding ring, a gold chain with a cross pendant, an iPhone 12 Pro Max, a Lexus RX350 SUV, and a one-storey building comprising six room-and-parlour self-contained apartments located along the Emedu–Awoyaya axis of Ajah, Lagos. The post EFCC hands over house, SUV, other forfeited assets to Australian romance scam victim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 4AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victimsArtificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video...geo · pakistan
CYBERJul 3AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victimsMaria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.thestandard_hk · hong kong
CYBERJun 30📢揭露 【 Romance Club 】 平台 保底盈利 陷阱背后的鲜为人知的真相 # 谨防骗局 - G _ 115746605159110054 的部落格An article reveals truths behind a 'guaranteed profit' trap on the 'Romance Club' platform, warning people to beware of scams. This exposes a potential online fraud scheme targeting consumers.blog.udn.com · Taiwan
CYBERJun 25Woman in Singapore goes undercover to expose ex-boyfriend in porn group, gets him jailedA man in Singapore posed as his ex-girlfriend and shared her nude photos in a sex chat group with a religious theme, but was exposed when the victim caught wind of it and went undercover to investigate. The victim, who was a teenager when she shared the photos with the culprit, was horrified to discover that the chat group contained many obscene images and videos of women clad in religious garb, including the tudung (headscarf). She filed a police report. Abdul Marzuq Waliyuddin Abdul Majid, a...South China Morning Post
CYBERJun 24Nigerian sentenced to five years in US prison over $3.5 million romance scamMr Nwadialo, 42, was convicted on 14 counts of wire fraud linked to a romance fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable individuals, many of them elderly, widowed or divorced The post Nigerian sentenced to five years in US prison over $3.5 million romance scam appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJun 22Bengaluru woman conned into opening mule accounts for cyber crime after being cheated of ₹7 lakh with promise of online workThe woman woman came in contact with the trio after clicking on an online link about two years ago while browsing social mediaThe Hindu
CYBERJun 21Man held for swindling ₹17 lakh from woman via gaming appA man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of ₹17 lakh using a gaming application.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
CYBERJun 21Man held for swindling ₹17 lakh from woman via gaming appA man has been apprehended for allegedly swindling a significant sum of money from a woman using a gaming application. This highlights the risks of financial fraud through online platforms.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
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