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China executes 11 scammers linked to global fraud racket which conned billions

Daily Record 30 Jan 2026
Chinese authorities have led a massive crackdown on scammers across the region who have used cryptocurrency and romance fraud to squeeze millions from their victims ... .
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Scammers resurface with fake e-challan in MVD’s name

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026
The fraud is reportedly being carried out through WhatsApp messages that resemble official e-challan notification of the MVD issued to compound various traffic offences ....
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Urgent warning to Gmail users as scammers exploit Google's latest email update: Delete NOW

The Daily Mail 30 Jan 2026
Scammers are taking advantage of a new Gmail update rolled out this month. These cybercriminals are using sophisticated tactics to steal email accounts ....
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Scammers posing as Swiss police steal CHF10 million since 2023

Swissinfo 30 Jan 2026
Scams involving criminals posing as police officers are on the rise in Switzerland ... The scams rely on a well-organised network of intermediaries, known as “mules”, recruited via social media ... For her own ... .
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New year, new scams: Tips to keep your finances safe

Moneyweb 30 Jan 2026
Ethan Shirto, head of digital fraud at Standard Bank Group, discusses common scams that tend to emerge at this time of year, the precautions you can take to protect yourself, and what to do if you've been scammed ... .
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China executes 11 Myanmar mafia family scammers for duping victims into fake online romances as ...

The Daily Mail 29 Jan 2026
China has executed 11 people linked to Myanmar criminal gangs, including 'key members' of telecom scam operations, as Beijing toughens its response to the sprawling, transnational industry ....
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Scammers preying on desperate Perth renters

Sydney Morning Herald 29 Jan 2026
Fake “private landlords” on Facebook Marketplace are promising listings below market price for a costly deposit ....
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$3 million romance scammer nabbed

Independent Tribune 29 Jan 2026
A woman masquerading online as a man netted millions of dollars from a romance scam that targeted the old and the lonely, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina ... .
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China brutally executes 11 scammers as families given last goodbye

The Mirror 29 Jan 2026
Chinese authorities have led a massive crackdown on scammers across the region who have used cryptocurrency and romance fraud to squeeze millions from their victims ... .
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Vancouver Island Filipino groups warn of scammers posing as fundraisers selling chocolate

CBC 29 Jan 2026
Filipino community organizations on southern Vancouver Island are warning of a new scam involving chocolates, which they say scammers are selling under false pretenses ... .
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Watch out for scammers posing as NJ Health Department staff on calls

Burlington County Times 29 Jan 2026
Some New Jersey residents have been targeted by scammers posing as state Health Department employees to try to obtain personal information, officials said on Tuesday, Jan.
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Scammers Allegedly Drain $1,200,000 From US Banks, Impersonate at Least 20 Customers in Massive Fraud Scheme: DOJ

The Daily Hodl 29 Jan 2026
A Massachusetts duo is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million from US banks ... The withdrawals were made in cashier’s checks and cash ... Shaw is facing four counts of bank fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft ... Check Price Action ... .
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Larry Magid: Enjoy the Super Bowl, but watch out for scammers

SiliconValley.com 29 Jan 2026
But it’s also an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of fans and other members of the public ... Scammers may send images of tickets that look legitimate but won’t get you into the stadium.
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