Financial regulators and the police are reporting new, highly professional fraud schemes via WhatsApp that are… The post WhatsApp Fraud: Warnings & How to Stay Safe appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
THE public is reminded to be more cautious of online fraud activities that are expected to increase ahead of the festive season, especially the Chinese New Year celebrations. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said cybercriminals often take advantage of people withdrawing savings for festive preparations and giving angpau. … Source link
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has issued a stark warning to victims of the recent Southern California wildfires, urging them to remain vigilant against a surge in relief scams. “During times of crisis, unscrupulous individuals frequently enough take advantage of vulnerable people, their insurance companies, and the governmental aid intended to go to victims … Read more
Lawmaker Johnny Ng Kit-chong said Chinese students had become “prime targets” for scammers due to “multiple vulnerabilities”, including their limited familiarity with local laws, potential language barriers and uncertainty about their new environment. Ng said that by limiting access to certain campus facilities until students had completed the training, the universities would ensure more students … Read more
Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, highlighting significant generational disparities in cybersecurity practices, according to a recent survey. The 2024 State of Global Authentication survey conducted by Yubico examined the cybersecurity habits of various age groups and revealed that Gen Z and Millennials are the most frequent … Read more
MANILA: Around 400 foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday (Jan 8) in a “large-scale” raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila, the national immigration agency said. Authorities raided a building and found workers allegedly engaged in online scam operations targeting victims abroad. International concern has grown in recent years over similar scam operations in … Read more
An initial review of chat logs on Wang’s phone confirmed his story, Thatchai told Thai PBS TV. He said Wang told police there were about 50 other Chinese at the same location. Like him, all had their heads shaved, he told police. He said he was too scared to resist or try to escape. Criminal … Read more