The scam would often start with fake Microsoft Windows pop-ups warning that viruses had infected the device and prompting the owner to “scan” it “to avoid more damage.” Pop-ups like the ...

Nearly 300 Indians returned home via Thailand after being rescued from scam centers in Myanmar. A crackdown, mainly targeting Chinese-run fraud hubs, has led to the release of 7,000 workers.

Got a text or email about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam. The FBI and local authorities are warning drivers about a phishing — or smishing — scam making its rounds. Advertisement ...

It’s one of the largest potential rescues of forced laborers in modern history, but advocates say the first major effort to crack down on the cyber scam industry has turned into a growing ...

Authorities are cracking down on scam compounds in country's lawless borderlands Thousands of foreign workers staff the centres, trawling social media for victims to fleece, often through romance ...

More than three quarters (78%) of Irish adults are being targeted with scam text messages, emails, phone calls or online content at least once a month, according to new research by the Banking ...

The scam relies on a common tactic - using a fake domain that looks like Steam but isn't. Instead of directing users to steampowered.com, the links send them to addresses like ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In former scam compounds across southeastern Myanmar thousands of freed workers are stuck in limbo. Rescued ...

If you didn't authorize please visit (link here) to cancel now.' Is this a scam text? Should I be worried?" Excellent question, Jane! Your caution is commendable, and, yes, you should be concerned.

People from China, Vietnam and Ethiopia, believed to have been trafficked and forced to work in scam centers, sit with their faces masked while in detention after being released from the centers ...

That means it’s still a risk that you could be a victim of an online fraud or banking scam. There are some signs to help you spot whether you’re being tricked, though. Keep reading to learn ...