A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t
Scams are everywhere, and they're getting smarter. It's not just about the money you lose. It's about the mess it leaves behind. Take Larry, for example. He and his wife saved over a million dollars. It took them a lifetime. But scammers took it all in just six months. And that's not even the worst
A judge in New York recently handed down a 15-year sentence to a notorious figure in the crypto world, Kwon. The judge wasn't kind. He said Kwon was still hooked on the crypto craze and needed to be stopped. Without Kwon's guilty plea, the sentence would have been even harsher. This all started in
In a recent court case, a man was handed a sentence for his role in a deceptive scheme involving Microsoft's gold certification. This wasn't just any scam; it was a clever plot that tricked many people out of their hard-earned money. The man in question promised victims big returns if they invested
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
The Huione Group, a major player in Cambodia's financial scene, has hit a rough patch. Recently, its banking service, Huione Pay, shut down branches and stopped cash withdrawals. People were seen lining up outside closed doors, hoping to get their money out. This isn't just bad luck; it's the result
Older adults are increasingly becoming targets of cyber threats. To combat this, a new online training program has been introduced. This program focuses on teaching seniors how to protect themselves from various online dangers. The training is designed for seniors living in the Atlanta area, but it
In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning
In Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, a grim reality unfolds behind the screens of our devices. Over 200, 000 individuals have been lured into scam compounds, where they are forced to commit fraud under threats of violence. These victims, often professionals like teachers and engineers, are promised
Taylor Swift has become a prime target for online scammers using AI technology. Her face and voice are frequently cloned to trick fans into sharing personal information or money. This issue is widespread, with one in ten Americans falling victim to such scams, losing an average of $525. The problem
