UK and Cambodia Plan Deeper Cooperation Against Online Scam Networks
A new UK–Cambodia memorandum targets online scam networks through intelligence sharing, investigations and better protection for trafficking victims.#online-scams — Public Fediverse posts
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DATE: October 3, 2026 at 12:44PM
SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORGTITLE: 9 in 10 Americans Have Encountered a Cyber Scam, Says Report
Source: CBS News - U.S. News
Digital fraud is skyrocketing due to artificial intelligence, which is boosting criminals' ability to separate Americans from their money, new research shows. Cyberattacks and scams have targeted nine in 10 Americans, with 17% of consumers saying they've lost money to a digital security breach, according to the report, entitled the "2026 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report," from Consumer Reports, Aspen Digital, and the Global Cyber Alliance.
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Kaspersky warns Formula 1 fans in Malaysia about scam merchandise stores ahead of Sepang return #bahraingrandprixinmalaysia #cybersecurity #digitallife #f1 #f1merchandise #f1sepang #featured #formula1 #kaspersky #news #onlinescams #phishing #sepanginternationalcircuit
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This guide covers practical ways to make online scams harder: don’t follow links in unexpected messages; verify requests through an official channel you choose; use a different password for each account; and turn on transaction alerts where available.
It also explains an important limit: security software may warn about known risky sites, but it can’t prevent someone from sending money after being persuad…
https://en.hacks.gr/pos-na-prostateyseis-chrimata-kai-prosopika-stoicheia-apo-diadiktyakes-apates/
#OnlineScams #ScamPrevention #PasswordSecurity #AIImpersonation
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Despite a $7.9M Utah ban for an Amazon FBA scam, fraudster Parker Wilde audaciously launched a new "Accelerator Wallet" for sellers. This exposes a critical loophole: Utah's ban is geographic, not universal, allowing Wilde to potentially continue his schemes.
#Amazon #Business #eCommerce #FBA #news #onlinescams #SaltLakeCity #scamalert #Shopping #Ut...
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https://www.europesays.com/3275533/ Cambodia Calls for Faster Cross-Border Action on Online Scams #AsiaPacific #Cambodia #cybercrime #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking #Interpol #Law&Justice #migrant #MigrantNews #MigrantTimes #migration #News #OnlineScams #UNODC
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World View with Marites Vitug: Inside the fight against POGOs
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to former PAOCC officials Winnie Quidato and Winston Casio about their book, The Rogue Compound: POGOs, Human Trafficking, and the Fight to Reclaim the Philippines
https://justpaste.in/news/view-marites-vitug-pogo-scam-compounds-philippines/
#crimesinthePhilippines #onlinescams #POGOs #WorldViewwithMaritesVitug #GlobalAffairs
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PHLPost warns public against ‘smishing’ and online scams
PHLPost advises the public to never click suspicious links, share personal or banking information, or make online payments through unverified websites
https://justpaste.in/news/phlpost-warns-against-smishing-online-scams/
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected]World View with Marites Vitug: Inside the fight against POGOs
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Malaysian police raid online scam centers in Johor, arrest 335 people, including 309 Chinese nationals
Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad says those arrested were aged between 20 and 58 and included 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians, 3 Malaysians, and 4 Myanmarese
https://justpaste.in/news/malaysia-police-raid-online-scam-centers-johor/
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How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure in 2026
Android phones contain everything from personal photos and private conversations to banking information and account passwords. As online scams, malicious apps and phone theft become more sophisticated, reviewing the security features built into an Android device is increasingly important.
A recent Engadget guide to Android phone security highlights several practical steps users can take to protect their devices, accounts and personal information.
Keep Android and Your Apps Updated
Installing software updates is one of the easiest ways to improve Android security. Updates frequently include fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities, along with enhanced privacy and theft-protection tools.
Users can generally check for Android updates by opening:
Settings > System > Software updates
Apps should also be updated regularly through the Google Play Store. Automatic updates can be enabled under the Play Store’s network preferences, while pending updates can be reviewed under Manage apps and device.
Because menu names may vary by phone manufacturer and Android version, users may need to search for “software update” inside the Settings app.
Protect Your Google Account
A Google account is connected to many of the phone’s most important features, including email, photos, contacts, backups and payment information. Engadget recommends enabling two-step verification so that a password alone cannot provide access to the account.
Two-step verification can be configured through the Google Account’s Security & sign-in section.
Android users should also enable automatic backups. A recent backup can make it much easier to recover contacts, messages, photos, settings and other important information if a phone is damaged, lost or stolen.
Set Up Find Hub Before the Phone Goes Missing
Google’s Find Hub service can help users locate, ring, lock or erase a missing Android device. However, the necessary settings should be checked before the phone disappears.
Users should confirm that location services are active and that the phone is allowed to be located through Find Hub. The service can then be accessed from another phone, tablet or computer.
Backing up the device and activating Find Hub together provides a stronger recovery plan: Find Hub helps locate or secure the missing phone, while the backup protects the information stored on it.
Turn On Android’s Scam-Protection Features
Android includes tools designed to identify suspicious calls and text messages. Google’s Scam Detection feature analyzes certain conversations for patterns commonly associated with scams, including fraudulent job offers and romance schemes.
Call Scam Detection is not available on every Android phone. Engadget reports that the feature is currently available on supported Google Pixel devices, with expansion to additional phones planned.
Google Messages also offers spam and scam protection for conversations involving people outside the user’s contact list. When suspicious activity is detected, Android may display a warning and provide options to block or report the sender.
These tools can help, but no automated detection system is perfect. Users should remain cautious when callers or messages request money, passwords, verification codes or immediate action.
Review App Permissions
Android apps may request access to a phone’s location, microphone, camera, contacts, photos, messages, calendar or health information. Some permissions are necessary, but others may have little connection to an app’s actual purpose.
Permissions can typically be reviewed by opening:
Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Permission manager
Users can review permissions by category or inspect individual apps. A navigation app may reasonably require location access, for example, while a basic card game probably does not need access to contacts or text messages.
Android can also pause permissions and activity for apps that have not been used for an extended period. Enabling this option helps prevent forgotten apps from continuing to access personal information in the background.
Reduce Advertising Tracking
Android provides privacy controls that allow users to limit how their activity is used for personalized advertising. These options may include ad topics, app-suggested advertisements and ad measurement.
The controls can generally be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Privacy & security > Ads > Ads privacy
Users can disable individual advertising features, remove selected topics or opt out of personalized advertising more broadly. Changing these settings will not eliminate advertisements, but it can reduce the amount of personal data used to customize them.
Keep Google Play Protect Enabled
Google Play Protect scans apps for malware, harmful behavior and potentially unsafe data practices. It also periodically checks apps already installed on the device.
Users can verify that the feature is active by opening the Google Play Store and selecting:
Profile icon > Play Protect > Settings
Engadget advises keeping Play Protect enabled. People who install apps from outside the Google Play Store face additional risks because those apps may not have passed Google’s standard security reviews. Android users who do not need to sideload apps should generally avoid doing so.
Activate Android Theft Protection
Newer Android devices include several features designed to protect personal information after a phone is taken. Depending on the device, these protections may include:
- Theft Detection Lock: Uses motion and connection signals to detect a possible snatch-and-run theft.
- Offline Device Lock: Locks the screen when someone takes the device offline.
- Failed Authentication Lock: Responds to repeated unsuccessful attempts to unlock the phone.
- Identity Check: Requires biometric verification before sensitive security settings can be changed.
- Remote Lock: Allows an eligible phone to be locked remotely using its verified phone number.
These tools can usually be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Personal & device safety > Theft protection
Feature availability may depend on the phone model, manufacturer, region and installed version of Android.
Final Android Security Checklist
Android users can improve their phone security by completing a few essential tasks:
- Install all available Android and app updates.
- Enable two-step verification for the connected Google account.
- Turn on automatic backups and Find Hub.
- Activate available scam and spam protections.
- Remove unnecessary app permissions.
- Review personalized advertising settings.
- Confirm that Google Play Protect is running.
- Enable Android’s theft-protection features.
No security setting can stop every threat, but using these protections together can substantially reduce the risk of account theft, malicious apps, invasive tracking and data loss.
For the complete instructions and additional details, read Alec Hively’s original article: How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure on Engadget.
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Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them
Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them Scammers are impersonating MyChart to ste…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Healthcare #CAPTCHAscam #Cybersecurity #epicsystems #fraudprevention #Health #healthcarescams #identitytheft #Malware #Medicarescams #MyChartscams #onlinescams #patientportals #paymentscams #personalinformation #phishingscams #scamalerts
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Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them
Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them Scammers are impersonating MyChart to ste…
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PHLPost warns public against ‘smishing’ and online scams
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https://www.europesays.com/videos/78314/ French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack • FRANCE 24 English #cyberattack #cybersecurity #DataBreach #DataTheft #France #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #fraud #FrenchGovernment #FrenchTaxpayers #GovernmentData #IdentityTheft #OnlineScams #PersonalData #SébastienLecornu #StolenData #TaxInformation
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"People underestimate the criminals behind scams. We're up against ultra‑well‑financed, transnational networks pulling billions and operating 24/7." – Dr Rafael Frankel
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZmJUco22QBU
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https://www.europesays.com/ch/109261/ Criminal gangs increasingly lure people to work in online scam centers #Geneva #ImmigrationScams #MigrationScams #OnlineScams
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Dive into "The Terrifying Truth About Modern Online Scams" with Dr. Rafael Frankel on our latest episode. 😱 Discover the shocking scale and sophistication of transnational criminal networks. These adversaries are well‑financed and operate 24/7. Don’t underestimate their reach—arm yourself with the facts. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZmJUco22QBU #OnlineScams #CyberSecurity
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https://www.europesays.com/ch/109105/ Criminal gangs increasingly lure people to work in online scam centers #Geneva #ImmigrationScams #MigrationScams #OnlineScams
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected]Malaysian police raid online scam centers in Johor, arrest 335 people, including 309 Chinese nationals
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected]
Malaysian police raid online scam centers in Johor, arrest 335 people, including 309 Chinese nationals
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"People underestimate the criminals behind scams. These are extremely well‑financed, highly sophisticated transnational networks with billions in turnover, operating 24/7. That's a tough adversary." – Dr Rafael Frankel
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZmJUco22QBU #OnlineScams #CyberSecurity
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WhatsApp's next big update triggers security concerns in India as MeitY calls Meta https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/whatsapp-username-feature-privacy-fraud-concerns-mwi48izv?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WhatsApp #Meta #CyberFraud #CyberSecurity #OnlineScams
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Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border
The people trapped include around 1,600 Chinese nationals, some 200 Burmese, 20 Thais as well as citizens from the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brazil, Russia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.
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'Build Vice City': The GTA 6 Scam That's Hitting Gamers Worldwide
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/21/gta-6-grand-theft-auto-vi-beta-test-pre-release-scams-fake
Criminals are using AI to create fake GTA 6 beta sites and emails to steal bank details from millions of fans who have been waiting years for the game.
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Criminals are using AI to create fake GTA 6 beta sites and emails to steal bank details from millions of fans who have been waiting years for the game. #onlinescams #gaming #consumerwatchdog
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AI supercharging online scams across Asia, warns Interpol’s cybercrime chief
More than 6.5 billion cyberthreats were detected and blocked across Asia and South Pacific in 2024, according to…
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/543620/ AI supercharging online scams across Asia, warns Interpol’s cybercrime chief #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybercrime #Éire #IE #interpol #Ireland #OnlineScams #Phishing #Technology
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IGP: Online Scam Cases Jumped By 87% To 66,204 Last Year #cybercrime #onlinescams
https://www.lowyat.net/2026/395863/igp-online-scam-cases-jumped-by-87-percent/
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/59483/ Lloyds Bank to make 1 major change to app – good news for customers | Personal Finance | Finance #Fraud #FraudPrevention #FraudPreventionTechnology #Lloyds #LloydsBank #LloydsBankingGroup #OnlineScams #OnlineShoppingScams #ScamCheckTool #Scams
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124th market aims to bring awareness to scams targeting vendors in Edmonton
The 124th Street Grand Market kicked off its summer season on Sunday and organizers are using it as…
#NewsBeep #News #Edmonton #124thStreetGrandMarket #CA #Canada #edmonton #Edmontoncrime #Edmontonfarmersmarkets #Edmontonmarkets #EdmontonOutdoorMarkets #edmontonscams #EdmontonVideos #identitytheft #onlinescams #OutdoorMarkets #ShortClip #StreetMarkets
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Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink have teamed up with international law enforcement agencies to dismantle online scam networks operating across Southeast Asia https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/what-are-pig-butchering-scams-inside-the-global-crackdown-led-by-meta-l5ukwf9u?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #Microsoft #OnlineScams
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Fake websites, counterfeit apps, phishing pages, and social media scams are becoming more convincing every year.
Before entering your password, downloading an app, or making a payment, learn the warning signs that can help protect your accounts and money.
Read here:
🔗 https://techputs.com/how-to-spot-fake-apps-websites-and-scams/
#CyberSecurity #OnlineScams #Privacy #DigitalSafety #TechPuts
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/489000/ ‘You don’t need it, mom!’ Why mothers are the last to get UPI access in Indian homes #CashlessEconomy #DigitalPayments #Éire #FinancialIndependence #homemakers #IE #IndianMothers #Ireland #Mobile #OnlineScams #QrCodePayments #Technology #UPIAdoption #UrbanHouseholds
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/966271/ The UPI gap in Indian homes: Why moms are the last to get it #CashlessEconomy #DigitalPayments #FinancialIndependence #homemakers #IndianMothers #Mobile #OnlineScams #QRCodePayments #Technology #UK #UnitedKingdom #UPIAdoption #UrbanHouseholds
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Crypto thief sentenced to federal prison after lavish spending spree https://www.byteseu.com/1999568/ #Crypto #CryptoTheft #CryptoCurrency #DigitalAssets #doj #FederalAuthorities #FederalPrison #FederalProsecutors #MarlonFerro #OnlineScams #PhysicalIntimidation
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Report: 75% of Boomer Men Adding Instagram Porn Bots to Their Living Wills and Testaments
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Undocumented feature in Facebook -- it leads the pack as the origination point for many online scams.
FTC reports social media scams cost US peeps $2.1B in 2025 -- an 8x increase since 2020. WhatsApp and Instagram were a "distant" second and third to Facebook as the starting point and scams can be broadly grouped into investments, shopping, or romance. https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/social-media-scams-cost-americans-more-than-usd2-1-billion-last-year-according-to-the-ftc #SocialMedia #Scams #OnlineScams #Facebook #WhatsApp #Instagram #Internet #FTC #Shopping #OnlineShopping #Investments
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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FBI releases annual internet crime complaint report https://www.byteseu.com/1945631/ #AiScams #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessEmailCompromise #ConsumerProtection #content #Crypto #CryptoCurrency #CryptocurrencyScams #Cybercrime #FBI #FraudPrevention #IC3Report #IdentityTheft #InternetCrimeComplaintCenter #InvestmentScams #OnlineScams #RomanceScams
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected]SSS scam in PH traced to politically-connected Cambodian scam compound
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“Thai authorities have uncovered a sprawling transnational scam empire just inside Cambodia’s border town of O Smach, revealing a self-contained city where thousands of workers defrauded victims worldwide under harsh and regimented conditions.
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