Market Pulse: Fraud is on the rise

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How it spread - 122 original reports, 3 reprints

1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)21:59first to report
     Splićani na meti prevaranata; ostali bez tisuća eura, policija posebno upozorava na ove slučajeve: ‘Ne nasjedajte...‘

     Na području Policijske uprave posljednjih je dana zabilježeno nekoliko slučajeva računalnih prijevara i drugih oblika prijevara u kojima su građani ostali bez novca. Prevaranti su se koristili različitim metodama – od lažnih investicijskih ponuda i poveznica banaka do lažnog predstavljanja članovima...

2. Fri, 14 August 2026

   4 reports
   • iRozhlas (Czechia)06:15
     ‚Máme okradené doktory, právníky i ekonomy.‘ Stále přibývá klientů bank, kteří naletěli podvodníkům

     Falešný bankéř a policista nebo podvodné investice. Nejčastější scénáře, jak útočníci získávají peníze od lidí přes internet, se prakticky nemění. Přesto oslovené banky potvrzují, že kybernetických podvodů letos dál přibývá. Třeba u Komerční banky v prvním pololetí o 41 procent. A roste i částka, kterou podvodníci lidem ukradnou. Obětí se přitom může stát kdokoliv, nehledě na věk nebo vzdělání.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)10:15
     Fahndungserfolg: Millionenbetrug an Bankkunden: Ermittler heben Netzwerk aus
   • Die Zeit (Germany)10:40
     Betrug beim Onlinebanking: BKA deckt internationales Netzwerk von Cyberkriminellen auf

     URL changednow www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2026-08/bka-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-frankfurt-betrug-online-banking-brasilien-gxe

     Dem Bundeskriminalamt ist ein Schlag gegen mutmaßliche Betrüger gelungen. Sie sollen dank einer Softwarelücke Onlinebanking-Kunden um Millionen Euro betrogen haben.

   • Novinky (Czechia)11:13
     Podvodů na síti přibývá. Zločince lákají i letní dovolené

     Léto je pro kyberšmejdy jednou z hlavních sezón. Využívají toho, že jsou lidé v dovolenkovém režimu méně opatrní a často se nachytají i na triky, proti kterým by jinak byli zcela imunní. Obezřetnost je tedy i v nadcházejících týdnech rozhodně na místě.

3. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • tahoedailytribune.com11:05
     Market Pulse: Fraud is on the rise

     What would you do if someone supposedly from your brokerage firm called and said your account has been hacked? Most people would be skeptical. But what if that person said someone is withdrawing money right...

4. Sun, 23 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World06:00
     ‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams

     Victims have lost tens of thousands – and in one case £300,000 – due to fake emails from solicitor or estate agent You are poised to move house and are awaiting the solicitor’s instructions that things are ready to go and it is time to hand over your deposit. When the email arrives giving you their bank details, you set up the transfer and move the cash. And then the solicitor calls to ask where the money is. Conveyancing fraud involves criminals getting access to an email chain between...

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • dungogchronicle.com.au06:00
     Panic, pressure and a scam: quick thinking saves woman losing thousands

     'I could hear the panic and urgency in their voice.'

6. Tue, 25 August 2026

   2 reports
   • RMF24 (Poland)08:58
     „Możesz stracić pieniądze i kontrolę nad kontem”. Bank ostrzega klientów

     „Możesz stracić pieniądze i kontrolę nad kontem”. Bank ostrzega klientów

   • dublinpeople.com13:25
     Student accommodation scams: Garda warning ahead of CAO offers

     Students searching for college accommodation have been warned about rental scams after victims reported losing more than €400,000 so far […]

7. Wed, 26 August 2026

   3 reports
   • cheknews.ca13:45
     Better Business Bureau warns students to be wary of scams as school returns

     The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is reminding students and families to be on the lookout for potential scams as students return to school, particularly those who attend post-secondary.

   • actuarialpost.co.uk18:30
     £1.28bn payment fraud bill shows importance of 159 service

     URL changednow www.actuarialpost.co.uk/article/%C2%A31--28bn-payment-fraud-bill-shows-importance-of-159-service-27115.htm

     Everywhen reveals that GBP one point two eight billion payment fraud bill shows importance of 159 service

   • oberonreview.com.au19:30
     'I could hear the panic': quick thinking prevents loss of $9500 to scammer

     A Central West woman worked with her bank to protect her money.

8. Thu, 27 August 2026

   2 reports
   • belfastlive.co.uk10:43
     PSNI urge public to remain vigilant after 'rogue trader' cold calls at home

     "A small number of criminals can take advantage of older or vulnerable people on their doorstep"

   • kotatv.com23:00
     Scammers using AI and advanced tech to automate fraud, BBB warns

     A new Better Business Bureau study shows scam calls and text messages are rising sharply as fraudsters use artificial intelligence and automated tools.

9. Sun, 30 August 2026

   1 report
   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:26
     Naručila nakit iz idiličnog obiteljskog obrta, banka joj blokirala račun! I nije jedina. ‘Ovo je prevara!‘

     Lažna prodaja digitalnih valuta, lažni SMS-ovi „iz banke“, lažne stranice, lažni web-shopovi… Internet je opasno mjesto za neoprezne i lakovjerne, a policijski bilteni svakodnevno izvješćuju o nekom obliku online prevare. Na redakcijski mail redovito primamo svjedočanstva žrtava koji su se opekli u...

10. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • iDNES (Czechia)00:00
      Podvodníci lidem hodiny vymývají mozky. Oběti nám pak nevěří, říká šéf bankovních expertů

      Vykrádání sklepů je zbytečně složité, moderní zločinci spíš lidi přemluví, aby jim peníze poslali sami. Novinkou mezi podvodnými metodami je quishing neboli podvod využívající QR kódy. Kyberšmejdi kódy, které zjednodušují placení, začali zneužívat k vysávání bankovních účtů. Policie upozornila na čerstvý případ z jižních Čech, kde oběť v domnění, že peníze přijímá, potvrdila 35 platebních příkazů a přišla o více než 400 tisíc korun.

11. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
    • irishtimes.com05:00
      Reader’s attempts to foil fraudsters hit weird banking roadblock

      Customer was ‘floored’ by bank’s policy when she tried to protect her account

    • N1 Info (Croatia)05:59
      Što su "fantomske prijevare" i zašto na kraju sami sebi opljačkate račun?

      Nema hakera, nema kaznenog djela, nema banke s druge strane telefonske linije – samo pomno osmišljen scenarij koji vas treba navesti da sami ispraznit

12. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • kyma.com18:44
      Better Business Bureau: Biggest scams to avoid

      Most common scams: Online purchases/counterfeit products. Scammers fake legitimate brands, offer high end goods at big discounts.

13. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)06:22
      Small businesses scan for fake cash as counterfeit seizures soar

      Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country.

14. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • whky.com17:00
      Scam Warning Issued By Statesville P.D.

      STATESVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) – The Statesville Police Department is warning residents about recurring scams involving individuals who impersonate bank employees in an attempt to gain access to victims’ financial accounts.…

    • Le Figaro (France)19:41
      Arnaques : une fausse lettre usurpant l’identité des Finances publiques cible les détenteurs de cryptomonnaies

      Plusieurs internautes signalent avoir reçu un faux courrier administratif les sommant de s’inscrire sur un site frauduleux afin d’y déclarer leurs actifs numériques avant le 5 septembre.

15. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • boothbayregister.com14:15
      AARP scam alert: Loan scams

      Promises of fast cash and low interest rates are a common tactic used in loan fraud. They post ads, or reach out to you directly, promising loan approvals with low rates and no credit checks. They may spoof their phone numbers to appear as legitimate lenders. To get the loan, they say you need to pay upfront for expenses like "processing," "insurance," or "application fees." When they receive the payment, they disappear.

16. Mon, 7 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:14edited after publishing
      Stranac vam na benzinskoj ponudi novac i zamoli za malu uslugu: Ne nasjedajte, mogli biste ostati bez puno novca

      previouslyStranac vam na benzinskoj ponudi novac i zamoli za malu uslugu: Ne nasjedajte, mogli biste ostati bez puno novaca

    • Le Figaro (France)10:30
      À cause des piratages du fisc ou de l’Assurance-maladie, les fraudes au faux conseiller bancaire explosent

      Les arnaques au faux conseiller bancaire, de plus en plus personnalisées, ont bondi de 34% en 2025. Au total plus de 500 millions d’euros ont été dérobés aux ménages. Tout le monde est potentiellement concerné.

    • bbc.co.uk15:30
      Victim loses £250k after scammers use AI video of 'well-known' celebrity

      The PSNI described the scam as "sophisticated" and said the victim was encouraged to borrow money to continue investing.

17. Tue, 8 September 2026

    6 reports
    • France Info (France)07:59
      516 millions d'euros dérobés aux ménages : les arnaques au faux conseiller bancaire atteignent des records

      C’est un type d’arnaque qui explose : un faux conseiller bancaire vous contacte pour vider vos comptes. Selon l’observatoire de la sécurité des moyens de paiements de la Banque de France, cette arnaque atteint des montants records.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:41
      “Attenzione, se vedete 50€ sul parabrezza della vostra auto non prendeteli”: cos’è e come funziona la nuova “truffa della banconota”, l’allarme della polizia

      Una nuova truffa si aggiunge alle possibili insidie da dover affrontare in questo rientro dalle vacanze estive. A lanciare l’allarme è la Polizia di Stato, che spiega il nuovo meccanismo che i malviventi avrebbero escogitato per raggirare altre persone. È la “truffa della banconota”, l’ultima trama escogitata per sottrarre furtivamente merce di valore nell’abitacolo delle […] L'articolo “Attenzione, se vedete 50€ sul parabrezza della vostra auto non prendeteli”: cos’è e come funziona la nuova...

    • Channel News Asia10:51
      Over S$46 million in potential scam losses averted in joint operation by police, banks

      More than 3,300 SMS alerts were sent to over 2,700 bank customers identified as potential scam victims.

    • Le Monde (France)11:35
      Les fraudes bancaires par manipulation ont fortement augmenté en 2025

      Les montants liés à ce type d’escroquerie, qui consiste par exemple à se faire passer pour un conseiller bancaire afin de pousser une victime à valider une opération frauduleuse, ont bondi de 34 % sur un an pour atteindre 516 millions d’euros, selon l’Observatoire de la sécurité des moyens de paiement de la Banque de France.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)13:00
      Hrvat opisao kako su ga umalo prevarili preko poziva: 'Sve je zvučalo jako profesionalno, trajalo je 10 minuta'

      Važno je imati na umu da, ako korisnik sam odobri transakciju prevarantima, čak i ako je naveden na to, banka ili financijska institucija često ne mogu vratiti izgubljeni novac

    • Le Figaro (France)13:15
      «Je ne suis pourtant pas un lapin de six semaines» : quand les arnaques bancaires font des victimes même parmi les plus méfiants

      TÉMOIGNAGES - Paul, la trentaine, ne pensait pas pouvoir tomber dans le piège. Jusqu’au jour où un prétendu conseiller bancaire l’a appelé depuis le numéro de sa banque.

18. Thu, 10 September 2026

    8 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)06:31
      'Perfect storm': How banks allegedly defrauded of up to $600m

      NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen.

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)07:57
      Podvodníci letos ukradli klientům bank miliardy. ‚Může se to stát každému, zkuste si test,‘ radí expert

      Podvodníci způsobili klientům bank za prvních sedm měsíců roku škody za téměř dvě miliardy korun. Meziročně je to nárůst o téměř 80 procent. Naopak asi osm miliard se bankám podařilo zachránit. Vyplývá to z dat České bankovní asociace, které má Radiožurnál k dispozici. „Pokud si člověk řekne, že jemu se to stát nemůže, tak to bývá tou největší chybou,“ říká Tomáš Stegura, předseda pracovní skupiny pro kyberbezpečnost České bankovní asociace.

    • Novinky (Czechia)08:45
      Nárůst je alarmující. Kyberšmejdi připravili letos Čechy už o 1,9 miliardy

      Za prvních sedm měsíců letošního roku způsobili podvodníci klientům bank škody za 1,9 miliardy korun, což je meziročně o 79 procent více. Počet útoků přitom vzrostl o pětinu na 62 705 incidentů. Vyplývá to z údajů České bankovní asociace (ČBA) prezentovaných na čtvrteční tiskové konferenci.

    • wral.com10:38removed by the outlet
      Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safe

      NEW YORK (AP) — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation.

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)14:25
      Kyberpodvodů s falešnými bankéři či policisty přibývá. Letos už tak lidé v Česku přišli o dvě miliardy

      Navážou kontakt, vzbudí důvěru a pak pod tlakem vylákají třeba přístup k internetovému bankovnictví. Podvodníci v kyberprostoru stále používají tyto metody, aby lidi okradli. Podle aktuálních dat České bankovní asociace způsobili podvodníci klientům bank za prvních sedm měsíců tohoto roku škody za skoro dvě miliardy korun.

    • southernhighlandnews.com.au20:00edited after publishing
      These 25 sneaky travel scams are tricking even the most experienced travellers

      previouslyHow to spot and beat 25 sneaky travel scams across the world

      Expert tips to protect your cash, cards and sanity on holiday.

    • nbcbayarea.com21:15
      Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here’s how to stay safe
    • nbcphiladelphia.com21:15
      Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here’s how to stay safe
19. Fri, 11 September 2026

    2 reports
    • kolotv.com17:54
      How to spot a fake utility company call before you pay anything

      The BBB warns that scammers are posing as utility workers, demanding immediate payment. Here is how to spot the red flags before you pay anything.

    • foxnews.com20:00
      Asked Siri to call your bank? A scam could cost thousands

      Asking Siri to call American Express connected an 82-year-old woman to a bogus number that nearly drained $100,000 from her Bank of America account.

20. Sat, 12 September 2026

    1 report
    • webpronews.com00:02
      Treasury Sounds Alarm on $12.7 Billion in Crypto Scams as Banks Fall Short on Reporting

      FinCEN's analysis of over 33,900 Bank Secrecy Act reports uncovered $12.7 billion in suspected digital asset scams from overseas compounds between 2023 and 2025. The Treasury is pressing banks to improve suspicious activity reporting and adopt detailed red flags to combat sophisticated transnational fraud rings targeting Americans of all ages.

21. Mon, 14 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Index.hr (Croatia)08:57
      Prevaranti objavili lažni Indexov članak

      NOVA internetska prevara koristi lažni Indexov članak i imena političara za promociju izmišljenog investicijskog programa radi krađe novca.

    • El País (Spain)18:23
      “Una mujer con la voz de mi CEO me indicó que hiciera una transferencia... También llegó un correo como si fuera suyo”

      Los estafadores suplantaron en dos ocasiones a la directora general de una pyme alicantina para que sus empleados movieran dinero. Lo cuenta una de las víctimas, y un psicólogo y un experto en ciberseguridad desgranan las claves para reconocer este tipo de engaño que cada vez afecta a más empresas

    • iheart.com20:09
      AI Makes Investment Scams More Realistic

      The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning that AI is making financial scams more realistic.

22. Tue, 15 September 2026

    2 reports
    • peacearchnews.com18:00
      Scammer posing as RCMP officer steals $19K from Island resident

      The victim handed over sensitive account details after being told his information was leaked

      1 reprint

      • hopestandard.com15 Sept, 18:00their copy
    • ABC (Spain)23:51
      ¿Tienes un fraude en la tarjeta tras revelar las claves por error? El banco se desentiende de recuperar ese dinero

      Los últimos coletazos del verano están llegando ahora a las cuentas de los ciudadanos, después de una vacaciones plagadas de ocio, viajes y mucha diversión. Con todos esos gastos incluidos en la tarjeta, pueden aparecer algunos cargos inesperados de los que el titular no era muy consciente. ¿A qué responde este pago?, se preguntan. Posiblemente a los efectos de un fraude del que han sido víctimas y ahora llegan sus consecuencias en forma de menos dinero en la cuenta.Ante este tipo de...

23. Wed, 16 September 2026

    2 reports
    • El País (Spain)15:55
      La estafa del falso empleado de banca

      Recibir un SMS que alerta sobre un movimiento sospechoso en nuestra cuenta bancaria puede evitar que seamos víctima de un robo, excepto si no ha sido el banco quien realmente lo ha emitido

    • minnpost.com19:19
      The threat of real estate scams is growing, and Minnesota homeowners need to be ready

      Many title companies have encountered deepfake technology, including AI-generated voices and images that make real estate scams seem real.

24. Thu, 17 September 2026

    1 report
    • biometricupdate.com12:41
      Seon adds new fraud signals to find links between suspicious accounts

      Seon expands its fraud platform with more than 1,100 signals to uncover links between suspicious accounts, devices, addresses and online activity.

25. Fri, 18 September 2026

    1 report
    • eastbaytimes.com15:19
      This city aiming to be first in California to target ATM cryptocurrency scams

      Officials say those scams can be scuttled by placing warning signs at all 110 cryptocurrency ATMs that have begun operating in San Diego – so they want to pass a law requiring such signs in multiple languages.

26. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • standard.co.uk23:01
      Scam fears causing one in three UK consumers to abandon online purchases – study

      Almost a third of customers believe companies should pay compensation to those scammed by a third party pretending to represent the firm.

27. Tue, 22 September 2026

    1 report
    • tribuneonlineng.com13:17
      How to spot fake scholarship scams before losing money, personal data

      Students protect their identity and financial data by instantly recognizing the red flags of sophisticated, fraudulent international scholars

28. Thu, 24 September 2026

    2 reports
    • foxnews.com11:19
      The secret list that tells scammers you're an easy target

      Epsilon Data Management's "opportunity seeker" lists helped scammers target millions of older Americans, DOJ court filings reveal in detail.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)14:10
      Oprez, širi se nova prevara! HNB upozorio građane: "Ne nasjedajte!"

      Hrvatska narodna banka (HNB) u četvrtak je upozorila na pojavu obmanjujućih medijskih članaka na internetu, posebno društvenim mrežama, u kojima se la

29. Fri, 25 September 2026

    1 report
    • Index.hr (Croatia)08:35
      Širi se nova prevara

      HNB UPOZORAVA na širenje lažnih vijesti o mirovinskim ulaganjima koje zlorabe ime guvernera te poziva građane na oprez i prijavu pokušaja prijevara.

30. Sun, 27 September 2026

    1 report
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:30
      Oszustwa na platformach sprzedażowych. Straciły tysiące złotych

      Trzy mieszkanki Mazowsza chciały sprzedać używane przedmioty, ale zamiast otrzymać pieniądze, straciły oszczędności. Oszuści podszywali się pod kupujących i przesyłali fałszywe linki albo nakłaniali do przekazania kodów płatności.

31. Mon, 28 September 2026

    4 reports
    • georgeherald.com04:12
      The one thing scammers still struggle to fake

      LIFESTYLE NEWS - The next scam message that...

    • Tagesschau (Germany)13:43
      Schaden in Milliardenhöhe - Anlagebetrug mit gefälschten Nachrichtenseiten

      Sie sehen aus wie Artikel der tagesschau, führen jedoch auf betrügerische Anlageplattformen. Schätzungen zufolge machen Verbrechernetzwerke mit dieser Masche jährlich Milliarden - und bringen Tausende Menschen um ihr Erspartes. Von Pascal Siggelkow.

    • El País (Spain)15:33
      “Usaron mi imagen para estafar a mis seguidores prometiéndoles grandes ganancias con una pequeña inversión”

      La creadora de contenido murciana Marian Sánchez decidió hacerse pasar por un inversor para tratar de desenmascarar a los delincuentes que usaban su imagen en una de las estafas más habituales en internet

    • thesun.ng21:06
      Digital Fraud: Chika Nwosu warns Nigerians against growing scam tactics

      PalmPay Nigeria Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, has urged Nigerians to exercise caution when using digital payment platforms

32. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:00
      Prevaranti objavili lažni Indexov članak

      NOVA internetska prevara koristi lažni Indexov članak i imena političara za promociju izmišljenog investicijskog programa radi krađe novca.

33. Wed, 30 September 2026

    3 reports
    • itweb.co.za06:30
      Why the next fraud case against your business will start with an e-mail
    • ktvq.com14:40
      Interactive: A modern pickpocketing scam is targeting Americans' wallets

      Cybersecurity experts warn of "ghost tapping," a scam that can skim card data in crowded places. Learn the warning signs and get protection tips in our interactive story.

    • ABC News (Australia)22:50
      Fake doctor AI scam targets Mandarin-speaking community

      Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.

34. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
    • devondispatch.ca18:33
      Scammers are getting smarter. So are we.
    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)20:50
      Mislite da vas zovu iz banke? Provjerite dvaput! Splićani izgubili silne novce; ne padajte na ove trikove

      Računalne prijevare ne prestaju, a prevaranti očito pronalaze sve uvjerljivije načine kako doći do tuđeg novca. U samo nekoliko posljednjih dana policiji se javilo više građana koji su nakon komunikacije s nepoznatim osobama ostali bez tisuća eura. U jednom slučaju žrtva je bila 51-godišnjakinja koj...

35. Fri, 2 October 2026

    1 report
    • wwaytv3.com11:00
      9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam as AI fuels fraud, Consumer Reports finds

      9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam as AI fuels fraud, Consumer Reports finds.

36. Sat, 3 October 2026

    1 report
    • kilgorenewsherald.com17:53
      Dollars and Sense | Beware of the Secret Sweetheart Scam

      Of all the ‘something for nothing scams’ that wreak havoc on our community, the absolute worst scam in my opinion is the ‘romance scam’, or as I like to call […]

37. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World23:01
      Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%

      Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family The total amount stolen by criminals who hack into people’s emails and social media accounts and then pretend to be them has risen by more than 400% in a year, official UK data shows. In many cases, the scammers are hijacking people’s accounts in order to use their identity to sell fake event tickets – such as to sold-out gigs – to unsuspecting friends and family. Continue reading...

38. Mon, 5 October 2026

    1 report
    • ČT24 (Czechia)17:31
      Podvodníci zneužívají stížností lidí na aerolinky

      Podvodníci na sociálních sítích sledují stížnosti lidí na letecké společnosti a vydávají se za zákaznickou podporu aerolinek. Cestujícím nabízejí pomoc například se zpožděným letem nebo odškodněním a následně se od nich snaží získat osobní údaje a informace o platebních kartách. O koordinované práci podvodníků informovala kyberbezpečnostní společnost Check Point Software Technologies. Podle ní každý den vznikají stovky falešných účtů.

39. Tue, 6 October 2026

    5 reports
    • police.gov.sg02:30
      Police Advisory On Phishing Scams Involving Fraudulent Social Media Advertisements

      The Police would like to alert members of the public to a surge in phishing scams that are being promoted through social media advertisements on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Since July 2026, at least 246 cases have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least $1.4 million.

    • Balkan Insight05:49
      One Click, Money Gone: Albania Battles Spike in Cyber Fraud

      Phishing and text message scams have risen significantly in Albania, with scammers using trusted names like Albania Post - prompting calls for more institutional expertise and better awareness campaigns.

    • fox29.com13:38
      'Insidious' new twist on old scam: How fraudsters are impersonating federal agents

      Scammers are taking a classic fraud scheme to the next level by adopting new tactics to impersonate federal law enforcement officers.

    • tportal (Croatia)15:00
      Umirovljenici na meti prevaranata: Jedno pravilo može ih spasiti od gubitka novca

      Prevaranti trebaju brzinu, emociju, izolaciju i poslušnost, ali vi uvedite oprez, sporost, drugu osobu i prekid kontakta, jedan je od zaključaka radionice u sklopu projekta 'Zlatne godine uz sigurne financije'. Projekt provode Hrvatska udruga banaka i Matica umirovljenika grada Zagreba te smo se na radionici s umirovljenicima uvjerili u to koliko su telefonske i internetske prijevare zastupljene. Kako se obraniti?

    • Times of India21:03
      ED unearths bribe racket involving top executives of 40 PSUs, banks & companies

      Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a bribery racket involving executives from at least 40 public sector undertakings and banks. This scheme involved laundering corporate social responsibility funds through multiple trusts operated by a fake doctor. The fake doctor has been impersonating a medical professional for nearly three decades while receiving substantial donations. Investigations revealed kickbacks were paid, with funds returned to donors after deducting commissions.

40. Wed, 7 October 2026

    2 reports
    • getsurrey.co.uk16:31
      Over four in five Brits plagued by scam texts, calls, and emails this year

      As fraudsters target households with fake offers of government support, consumer champion Dom Littlewood explains how to stay safe and why smart prepay meters can make receiving the Warm Home Discount simpler

      1 reprint

      • coventrytelegraph.net7 Oct, 16:31their copy
    • dailystar.co.uk17:47
      'Sophisticated' purchase scams soar as checks triple in 12 months

      Purchase scams are on the rise, as new data reveals they are the fastest-growing scam in the UK - here are the top 10 scams you should look out for

41. Thu, 8 October 2026

    6 reports
    • thechronicle.com.gh01:37
      BoGWarns Public Against Digital Fraud

      The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned the public to exercise extreme caution in their digital financial transactions, stressing that a lack of awareness and financial literacy could expose individuals to significant financial losses. In a press release issued by the Central Bank yesterday and titled “Digital Fraud and the Cost of Ignorance,” the bank […]

    • nottinghampost.com09:51
      Purchase scams skyrocket as Brits worry about fraudsters using AI

      Purchase scams surge as Brits fear AI-powered fraudsters are getting more sophisticated

    • Index.hr (Croatia)11:02
      Hanfa upozorava na prijevaru s navodnim ulaganjem u dionice Revoluta

      HRVATSKA agencija za nadzor financijskih usluga upozorila je građane na prijevaru povezanu s navodnim ulaganjem u dionice fintech kompanije Revolut.

    • koaa.com15:09
      Banking scams evolve with AI

      Banking scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use artificial intelligence to create convincing emails...

    • rstreet.org16:04
      AI Can Help Fight Scams—But Only If the Government Lets It Happen

      Advanced AI is equipping cyber attackers with more sophisticated tools to commit fraud and scams against victims like financial institutions, businesses, and individuals. They’re using it to generate things like deepfake video, voice cloning, and more authentic-sounding phishing emails. But AI tools can also be used to spot patterns and fight back. Pairing advanced AI...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)16:41
      Frau verliert eine Million: Neue Online-Abzocke: Betrug bei Immobilienkauf
42. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • Le Monde (France)04:00
      Arnaques au faux conseiller bancaire : comment les déjouer ?

      Les escrocs incitent leurs victimes à réaliser un paiement en leur faveur en se faisant passer pour un tiers de confiance. Certains signes doivent vous alerter.

43. Mon, 12 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Times of India04:34
      SBI warns of 'Jumped Deposit Scam': What it is and how to stay safe

      The State Bank of India has alerted its customers about a rising threat known as the Jumped Deposit Scam, targeting online banking users. In this deceptive scheme, fraudsters make small deposits to build trust before compelling victims to approve larger payments. The bank recommends customers to be vigilant against suspicious communications, immediately block any questionable contacts, and report any unexpected transactions to prevent falling victim to this manipulation.

    • indiatimes.com08:23
      Bank customer spots huge unknown deposit in account, receives a call pressuring to return it immediately, ends up approving even higher amount; warns SBI

      State Bank of India (SBI) has warned customers about the ‘Jumped Deposit Scam, in which fraudsters use unexpected bank credits and urgent refund calls to pressure people into approving larger UPI payments. The bank has advised customers to verify transactions, avoid suspicious payment requests, block suspected callers and report incidents promptly.

44. Tue, 13 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:35
      Four scams every retiree should know about

      Sophisticated fraudsters are targeting affluent seniors with convincing schemes. Understanding their tactics is your first line of defence.

    • kashmirlife.net03:26
      Jammu Kashmir Police Warn Against Fake Trading Apps, Fraudulent Investment Ads

      SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned people against fake trading applications and fraudulent online investment advertisements used by cybercriminals to dupe investors with promises of unusually high returns. Follow Us On G-Ne w s | Whatsapp The police advisory warns that fraudsters create applications and websites resembling legitimate investment platforms to deceive people …

    • RMF24 (Poland)08:00
      Udostępniasz PIN, tracisz pieniądze. Wydano ostrzeżenie przed fałszywą aplikacją bankową

      Udostępniasz PIN, tracisz pieniądze. Wydano ostrzeżenie przed fałszywą aplikacją bankową

    • Times of India12:45
      The great Indian scam trap: More aware, yet still vulnerable
45. Wed, 14 October 2026

    4 reports
    • thenewsherald.com08:19
      The scams targeting you most, by age group
    • The Guardian World09:07
      Bank of England and IMF bosses warn of cyber threat to trust in financial system

      Kristalina Georgieva says online fraud could lead people to opt out of system and turn to ‘shoeboxes under their bed’ Business live – latest updates The heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund have issued a stark warning that rising cyber-attacks risk undermining trust in the financial system. Speaking on a panel about online fraud at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, pointed to alarming headlines about...

    • ČT24 (Czechia)12:15
      Podvodníci v Lotyšsku přišli s falešným „festivalem dinosaurů“

      Falešný portál s lékařskými údaji a festival dinosaurů, který se ve skutečnosti nekoná. Podvodníci neustále vymýšlejí nové způsoby, jak lidi přimět uvěřit jejich podvodům a nalákat je do pasti, informovala lotyšská televize.

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19:20
      Prevaranti putem oglasa i aplikacija uvjerili žrtve da ulažu novac, brojni Splićani ‘zagrizli mamac‘

      U protekla 24 sata splitska policija zaprimila je prijave građana koji su ulaganjem novca i u komunikaciji s nepoznatim osobama putem interneta, oglasa i aplikacija oštećeni za više od 22 tisuće eura. U srpnju ove godine, preko poveznice iz oglasa, 71-godišnja je žena upisala svoje osobne i bankovne...

46. Thu, 15 October 2026

    3 reports
    • bristolpost.co.uk05:17
      Virgin Media alert as people aged 18 to 24 have bank accounts emptied

      A new alert has been issued to a group of people

    • indiatimes.com12:21
      WhatsApp scam alert: How replying ‘No’ to fake bank debit message can empty your bank account

      Hyderabad reported incidents of WhatsApp message fraud causing victims to lose significant amounts of money. A chartered accountant lost lakhs after responding to a fraudulent message regarding a bank transaction. Similarly, two retired principals lost Rs 64 lakh due to scams in which one of them was misled into updating their KYC information. Authorities advise against responding to such messages and recommend contacting official channels.

    • tportal (Croatia)13:45
      Stigla vam je SMS poruka o povratu poreza? Evo što trebate učiniti odmah

      Nacionalni CERT i Porezna uprava upozorili su građane na phishing kampanju u kojoj se prevaranti putem SMS poruka lažno predstavljaju kao Porezna uprava i primatelje obavještavaju da im je odobren povrat poreza. Cilj je ukrasti osobne i bankovne podatke koji se potom mogu iskoristiti za financijske prijevare

47. Fri, 16 October 2026

    2 reports
    • bworldonline.com08:29
      CICC warns vs. QR code, love scams ahead of holiday season

      The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned Filipinos against scams, including love scams, investment scams and the…

    • theregister.com14:30
      Uncle Scam Wants You … to cough up your cash and personal data, FBI warns ahead of midterms

      The inevitable election-themed cyberattacks are whirring again, as the feds issue PSA about the ones to watch out for

48. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
    • citizen.co.za16:56
      South Africans warned how one stolen password could expose their accounts

      The Film and Publications Board also warned against clicking on suspicious links, as online scams become increasingly sophisticated.

49. Sun, 18 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)08:05
      Tessera sanitaria, finti rimborsi e bonus: come evitare le truffe con le mail trappola

      Il ministero della Salute ha segnalato false comunicazioni che invitano a sostituire la tessera. L’agenzia delle Entrate aggiorna costantemente i tentativi di phishing indicando le cautele. Non bisogna mai aprire i link che puntano a sottrarre dati personali e bancari

    • Google News - Top Stories23:24
      Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

      Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams BBC Scammers used AI to impersonate me, a KUOW reporter. Here’s how to avoid such traps KUOW Cyber fraud alert: SBI warns about AI voice-cloning scams - 5 ways to protect your money TradingView Scammers use AI to simulate familiar voices KX News 'Seeing isn’t believing anymore', as AI scams reach historic highs Spectrum News

50. Mon, 19 October 2026

    4 reports
    • wptv.com11:44
      Is your bank really calling? How to spot a bank scam before you lose money

      AI-generated voices, convincing emails and spoofed phone numbers can make bank scams look legitimate. Here is how to spot a fraudulent one.

    • Le Figaro (France)15:04
      «Montrer qu’on les soutient» : après les violences, les cagnottes destinées à aider les commerçants se multiplient en ligne

      Alors qu’«au moins 3000 commerces» ont été touchés par des dégradations ou des pillages ce week-end, leur situation a suscité une vague de solidarité. Des escrocs en profitent toutefois pour lancer de fausses cagnottes.

    • muscatdaily.com18:00
      Citizen loses RO29,000 in money-doubling scam

      An Omani citizen loses RO29,000 in a money-doubling scam as police warn the public against fraudulent quick-profit schemes.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)20:53
      Ne nasjedajte na AI prijevare. Savjeti za zaštitu od sve uvjerljivijih prevaranata

      KRIMINALCI sve više koriste AI za uvjerljive prijevare poput lažnih trgovina i kloniranja glasa.

51. Tue, 20 October 2026

    3 reports
    • bunburymail.com.au05:03
      Watchdog warns kids at risk from surging AI deepfakes

      The national online watchdog is calling for better protections for young Australians and other vulnerable internet users from...

    • manningrivertimes.com.au05:03
      'Catastrophic': watchdog warns of risks from untamed AI

      The development of artificial intelligence is happening so fast it is critical that regulation keeps pace, the online...

      1 reprint

      • easternriverinachronicle.com.au20 Oct, 05:03their copy
    • tportal (Croatia)18:46
      Jedna pogreška dovoljna je da ostanete bez novca: Nove internetske prijevare sve je teže prepoznati

      Prevaranti sve češće koriste umjetnu inteligenciju za stvaranje uvjerljivih poruka, lažnih trgovina i oponašanje tuđih glasova. Postoje znakovi na koje treba obratiti pozornost.

52. Wed, 21 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Le Figaro (France)16:43
      «#BalanceTonCasseur» : sur les réseaux sociaux, des internautes s’improvisent justiciers pour démasquer les pilleurs du 17 octobre

      DÉCRYPTAGE - Cette traque numérique soulève des questions juridiques : peut-on mettre en évidence publiquement ces auteurs présumés d’infraction alors que les images ne sont pas authentifiées ?

    • krcu.org16:50
      Consumer Handbook: Invoice Scams

      Just because you get an invoice or renewal notice in your inbox doesn’t mean it’s legit. Invoice scams can come in many forms, but they usually involve getting an invoice or receipt for something you didn’t purchase.

    • wbay.com22:29
      Fake Apple security alert scam targets local couple

      Scammers used a pop-up warning and fake security badge to gain access to a woman's phone and her bank information.

53. Thu, 22 October 2026

    5 reports
    • whky.com06:47
      BBB Warns Of Fake Halloween Costume Deals

      HICKORY, N.C. (WHKY) – Shoppers looking for last-minute Halloween costumes are being warned about online deals that could lead to stolen payment information and purchases that never arrive. The Better…

    • dutchnews.nl08:39
      Rotterdam police arrest AI scammers over €400k thefts

      Police in Rotterdam have rounded up a gang who ran a sophisticated phishing scam using a fake banking app that stole nearly €400,000 from 170 victims. The gang set up a bogus bank helpdesk service that targeted customers by phone and asked them to download an app that could read the NFC chip on their bank card. Police arrested the two men behind the operation, a 23-year-old man from Vaassen, and a 25-year-old man from Ede, on October 4. On...

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)14:15
      Jedna poruka može vas stajati tisuće eura: Stručnjaci otkrili kako se zaštititi od prevaranata

      Stručnjaci upozoravaju na sve sofisticiranije metode prevaranata koje mogu dovesti do financijskih gubitaka, ali nude i jednostavne savjete za zaštitu osobnih podataka i novca.

    • mercurynews.com15:00
      Larry Magid: From insurance to elections, how scammers exploit current events

      Larry Magid: From insurance to elections, how scammers exploit current events

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)15:11
      Onlinescam-Industrie: Auf der Jagd nach Millionen-Betrügern

      Sein Werkzeug: eine Software. Sein Geschäft: gefälschte Aktienkurse. Doch der Scam-Boss hat seine Rechnung ohne eines der Opfer gemacht.

54. Fri, 23 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC (Spain)04:49
      Cuidado: la estafa del falso banco que te dejará sin dinero

      Un teléfono que suena y un mensaje de urgencia que bloquea cualquier capacidad de reacción y esto es algo que conocen a la perfección los estafadores. Así, la Policía Nacional acaba de activar todas las alarmas ante una nueva y agresiva oleada de estafas bancarias que podría dejar a las víctimas con las cuentas a cero en cuestión de minutos. Los delincuentes han perfeccionado su técnica de suplantación a un nivel tan milimétrico que resulta casi imposible distinguir el engaño de una...

    • hudsonvalleycountry.com10:00
      New Facebook Marketplace Scam, Warning Issued Across New York

      If you use Facebook Marketplace in New York, you'll want to watch out for this! The NYS Sheriff's Association is warning about a scam involving unexpected text messages and fake listings.