Binance calls alleged ShinyHunters user-data sale a scam
A forum account offered what it called records of 335 million users, including KYC files and wallet keys.
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Ukrainian police arrest four in €4.3 million crypto scam
Ukrainian authorities arrest four suspects running fraudulent call centers that stole over €4.3 million from 135 German victims.
Trio accused of using deepfake CEOs and bogus lawyers to scam businesses out of $129 million
The indictment details how three men used deepfakes to impersonate CEOs and lawyers to wire $129 million in fraud.
Phone return scams target mobile providers
Scammers send a real phone but use fake return labels to keep the device and leave victims with bills or contracts.
Scammers use AI images to extort owners of missing pets
Criminals send AI-generated photos of missing pets with ransom demands and threats after finding appeals on social media.
Fake $750 Apple Cash reward scam leads to app installs
A fake Apple Cash reward page tricks users into downloading apps through affiliate links, with no payout but risks sharing personal data.
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Scammers abuse Microsoft Azure to host fake Windows alerts
Fake security warnings at 80 organizations direct users to toll-free scam calls via dynamic Azure pages.
Police Seize 100 Servers in Investment Fraud Probe
Europol estimates losses exceed €4m across 50 countries; seven suspects arrested.
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Fake Microsoft Support Scams Spread Through Online Ads
Researchers link backend to Hubei, China developers; scam kit detected at 80 organizations.
Europol dismantles investment scam affecting 50 countries
Seven arrests in investment fraud scheme with $4.5 million losses, operators in Cyprus and Israel.
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Wuffy toy dog scam network traced to Kremlin
Mastercard investigation links 250+ Wuffy scam sites to $50 million annual fraud and ransomware money trails.
Florida police say scammers cloned a sheriff’s voice
Osceola County officials told local news a resident received a voicemail using Sheriff Steve Moser’s cloned voice and picture.
Is this link safe? Find out with Malwarebytes Scam Link Check
Malwarebytes launched free Scam Link Check so users can scan suspicious URLs for phishing and malware before clicking.
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FBI Disrupts Major Scam Centers in Ghana, 130+ Detained and 300+ Devices Seized
FBI Operation Blackout detained over 130 people at Ghana scam centers and seized more than 300 devices.
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en-html.org is a Scam Site
Scammers email site admins to repoint dead-domain links at en-html.org for later SEO sales.
Facebook Marketplace scam uses your name and number
Scammers text fake Facebook Marketplace listings using victims' names to provoke replies and confirm live numbers.
Malwarebytes Scam Link Check analyzes URLs and explains potential risks
Malwarebytes released a free Scam Link Check that rates pasted URLs and explains the risk.
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Japanese Police Impersonation Scam Operation Dismantled as 16 Suspects Detained in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste detained 16 suspects accused of impersonating Japanese police in cross-border phone fraud.
Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW
Malicious actors use AI to deliver phishing traps and fake contact information to trick AI agents browsing major companies and services, causing significant user confusion and financial risk.
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Hackers influence ChatGPT and Gemini to direct users to scam centers
Attackers poison ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overview with GEO-optimized fake content, steering users of 374 companies toward scam phone numbers and phishing pages.
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Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
ESET details Bitcoin ATM impersonation scams; FBI logged 13,460 incidents costing victims $389 million in 2025, mostly hitting people over 50.
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Beware these fake websites selling subscriptions to AI assistants
Malwarebytes found fake sites selling AI assistant subscriptions that can bill cards and collect uploaded files.
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Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam
ESET warns free Robux generators, fake giveaways, and lookalike Roblox login pages steal children's credentials, personal data, and money.
Hundreds of fake government websites target users in Central Asia
F6 uncovered 360+ fake government and news websites scamming Central Asians with bogus state payouts that harvest personal data and install mobile malware.
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