An octogenarian cancer patient was targeted in a 'digital arrest' scam, leading to a loss of ₹1.27 crore. The scam involved fraudsters impersonating law enforcement.

Fraudsters are posing as customer support for Middle Eastern airlines like Emirates and Etihad on the X platform to steal personal data from passengers amidst air travel chaos.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the market regulator will use technology, including AI, to combat market manipulation, enhance investor awareness, and deter fraudsters, urging the use of tools like SEBI Check.

A businessman in Pune has been defrauded of Rs 4.97 crore by cyber fraudsters, leading to an FIR being lodged.

The Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas warns about fraudsters who ask for money "for charitable purposes" after complaints from both citizens and priests who "exploit the...

Fraudsters are circulating messages claiming to provide updated salary details under the 8th Pay Commission, trapping employees online with a new scam.

The EFCC chairman has warned that fraudsters are increasingly using real estate transactions to launder money and hide illicit proceeds.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission warned that it has seen a “big wave” of phone scams in which fraudsters claim to be from the IRS.

Many people unknowingly share enough personal information online to make themselves vulnerable to hackers and fraudsters, who can exploit even seemingly innocuous details.

An organized crime network operating fraudulent call centers in Dnipro, Ukraine, has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals involved in investment fraud that also affected Latvian residents.

Police in Limassol, Cyprus, have issued a warning after receiving complaints about fraudsters posing as Electricity Authority employees and extorting money from residents for fake power restorations.

An increase in fake seed packaging has led to farmers using SMS codes and AI labels to protect their farms from agro-fraudsters and verify seed authenticity.

A columnist details an alleged conspiracy and network criminality targeting Abia State, urging the government to take a zero-tolerance stance and release public records.

Zimbabwe's Supreme Court has upheld an 18-year jail sentence for fraudsters involved in the Delatfin stands case.

Dubai Police have issued a warning about a surge in SIM swap scams, with fraudsters exploiting regional conflicts to impersonate crisis management officials.

An infographic highlights the pervasive threat of financial fraudsters, detailing various ways they target individuals and institutions.

A 'Fake President Scam,' where fraudsters impersonate company executives via email to defraud employees, is now targeting various sectors beyond corporations, including nurseries, hospitals, and agricultural cooperatives in Japan, prompting security warnings.

Six individuals have been arrested for allegedly providing 'mule' bank accounts to cyber fraudsters, facilitating their illicit activities.

Latvian State Police arrested ten 'money mules' in February who collaborated with phone fraudsters, including an operation where a police officer posed as a pharmacist.

Icelandic police received 20 reports of romance scams last year, with victims losing a total of 70 million ISK to fraudsters who feigned romantic interest on dating sites and social media.

A man named Kari was scammed on a dating site, becoming disappointed after befriending new people. The article highlights that fraudsters have started using artificial intelligence in their scams.

An article highlights that no one is safe from fraud, with scammers frequently targeting older individuals by exploiting their gullibility, lack of specific knowledge, and trust.

Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating individuals who are impersonating police officers to commit fraud.

Insurers are warning about an under-reported scam where fraudsters, often through romance fraud, manipulate victims into staging car crashes and filing bogus insurance claims, extending the scope of typical romance fraud beyond just financial trickery.

The SLO County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about fraudsters who are demanding money from residents, describing the activity as a scam.

Consumers in Britain are being alerted to a surge in 'brushing fraud,' where fraudsters send unsolicited parcels using stolen details to post fake online reviews.

Dangote Industries issues a fraud warning about scammers impersonating the company, Aliko Dangote, and his family on social media to defraud the public. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-warns-public-against-fraudsters-impersonating-family/

Dubai Police have issued a warning to residents about a SIM card scam where fraudsters impersonate crisis management officials, urging the public not to share confidential information.

Swiss authorities admit that many phone numbers on online marketplaces like Homegate, Tutti, and Ricardo are not verified despite legal obligations, creating a significant security risk and a gateway for fraudsters.

Banks are issuing warnings about a growing trend where fraudsters visit people's homes to deceive them into giving up money.

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Icelandic police received reports of twenty romance scam cases last year, where fraudsters on dating sites and social media swindled unsuspecting individuals out of 70 million krona by feigning love.

A New York woman revealed to the BBC that she lost nearly a million dollars after falling victim to an international scam ring, with the fraudsters allegedly using her money to buy a diamond ring for one of their wives.

South Korea and Brazil have agreed to enhance cooperation to tackle a surge in K-pop romance scams, where fraudsters impersonate Koreans or spread false information about K-pop events and travel programs.

The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department has received complaints in recent days about fraudsters posing as employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and extracting money from unsusp

Despite data breaches, a credit freeze alone is not a complete defense against identity theft, as fraudsters can still bypass credit checks and exploit remaining vulnerabilities.

"You Ought To Be In Jail": Senator Unloads On Minnesota AG Ellison Over Fraud Scandal During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing this week, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The Missouri Republican exposed Ellison's ties to the Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters stole $250 million in federal child nutrition funds.  Hawley didn't hold back, charging the Democrat with protecting fraudsters who funneled cash to terrorists and traffickers, as well as Ellison’s own campaign coffers, and telling him he “ought to be in jail.” THERE IT IS 🚨 Official Hearing where Senator Josh Hawley confronts Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about meeting with and taking campaign donations from Somali fraudsters stealing billions He personally called and BLOCKED THE INVESTIGATIONS Josh Hawley “Are you… pic.twitter.com/i40Ow5V9Zz February 12, 2026 Hawley opened the confrontation by spotlighting $10,000 in campaign donations Ellison pocketed from players in the Feeding Our Future mess, which the New York Post broke last year, detailing how the money flowed in right after a December 11, 2021, meeting at Ellison's office. Ellison repeatedly denied it, calling it a false statement. But Hawley read directly from the meeting transcript, where money was discussed repeatedly.   An audio recording of that meeting revealed that Ellison met with members of the Somali community who were later convicted in the scandal. In the recording, the individuals ask Ellison for help securing funding before discussing campaign donations.  “The only way that we can protect what we have is by inserting ourselves into the political arena,” a man is heard saying on the audio. “Putting our votes where it needs to be. But most importantly, putting our dollars in the right place. And supporting candidates that will fight to protect our interests.” “That's right,” Ellison replied. Ellison accepted $10,000 in campaign contributions from the fraudsters mere days later, as did his son, Minneapolis councilman Jeremiah Ellison. Hawley proceeded to read from that recording, quoting Ellison's own words back to him. "Send me the names of all these folks who are investigating them," Ellison said. He promised to call the Education Department and ask what was going on. "I already have my team working on this," he told them, according to the transcript. "What day should we get together to discuss it again?" Ellison pledged repeatedly to help them fight the investigators. "You have my attention. I'm concerned about this," he said. "Let's go fight these people." "Why'd you do it? Was it worth it?" Hawley asked. "This is what accountability looks like, of which you've had none," Hawley countered. "You helped fraudsters defraud your state and this government of $9 billion, and you got a fat campaign contribution out of it. You ought to be indicted. That's the truth." Ellison shot back hard. He denied the donations flat-out: "a lie" and "No donations came." He insisted, "You're completely wrong. … I did not see anybody." Hawley countered with video proof of their nearly hour-long sit-down—easy to find online. Ellison dismissed Hawley's quotes as "cherry-picked." As the exchange got heated, Ellison repeatedly talked over Hawley, which the senator didn’t appreciate. “It's my hearing, pal,” he snapped. "Don't call me 'pal,’” Ellison shot back. "Well, I should call you a prisoner because you ought to be in jail."  He demanded resignation. Ellison flipped it: "I was thinking the same thing about you." Hawley didn't stop there. He brought up testimony from the previous day showing where the fraudulent money went: to terrorist groups, transnational criminal organizations, drug trafficking, and child trafficking. "You took $10,000 and helped them do it," he said. Ellison kept denying everything, but Hawley had receipts.  He cited a Minnesota Star Tribune report that Partners in Nutrition raised concerns with the attorney general’s office in 2018 and 2019, but Ellison did nothing. The New York Post reported that Ellison accepted campaign donations from individuals linked to the fraud after meeting with them. "You've been right at the center of this fraud thing from the beginning, and you've enabled it," Hawley said. "You should resign." Ellison shot back, "And, sir, you should resign. I was thinking the same thing about you."  Tyler Durden Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:25

Britons are being alerted to a new "brushing fraud" scam where fraudsters send unsolicited parcels using stolen details to post fake positive online reviews.