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  1. 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.

    reuters.com/world/china/over-5

    #news
    #Myanmar
    #OnlineScams
    #trafficking
    #BGF

  2. 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.

    reuters.com/world/china/over-5

    #news
    #Myanmar
    #OnlineScams
    #trafficking
    #BGF

  3. 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.

    reuters.com/world/china/over-5

    #news
    #Myanmar
    #OnlineScams
    #trafficking
    #BGF

  4. 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.

    reuters.com/world/china/over-5

    #news
    #Myanmar
    #OnlineScams
    #trafficking
    #BGF

  5. 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.

    reuters.com/world/china/over-5

    #news
    #Myanmar
    #OnlineScams
    #trafficking
    #BGF

  6. 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

    theguardian.com/money/2026/jun

    Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass

  7. 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:

    🔗 techputs.com/how-to-spot-fake-

    #CyberSecurity #OnlineScams #Privacy #DigitalSafety #TechPuts

  8. 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:

    🔗 techputs.com/how-to-spot-fake-

    #CyberSecurity #OnlineScams #Privacy #DigitalSafety #Tech

  9. 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. tomsguide.com/computing/online #SocialMedia #Scams #OnlineScams #Facebook #WhatsApp #Instagram #Internet #FTC #Shopping #OnlineShopping #Investments

  10. 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. tomsguide.com/computing/online

  11. 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. chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-hu #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis

  12. 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. chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-hu