According to industry executives, the fraudsters and spammers are moving to WhatsApp using other countries’ numbers because the companies have started deploying an artificial intelligence and machine language-based system to curb the menace of and spams.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-dot-taps-meta-amid-rise-in-spam-calls-on-whatsapp-3082519/

And with rapidly evolving AI at their disposal, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated than ever before, leaving businesses scrambling to stay ahead.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/10/23/jumio-360-fraud-analytics/

Beyond this security feature, GCash is also closely working with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) in going after fraudsters and scammers.

Source: https://technology.inquirer.net/122225/gcash-rolls-out-doublesafe-to-arrest-account-takeovers

Claiming that their reward program points are expiring soon, the fraudsters instruct the victims to follow a link to “choose the gift they want to exchange for the reward points.”

Source: https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/phone-scams-return-and-create-more-victims.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phone-scams-return-and-create-more-victims

DeTommaso said the sophistication of fraudsters was increasing.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/impersonators-posing-as-homeowners-linked-to-32-fraud-cases-in-ontario-and-bc-6437836

For some reason it's fraudsters who seem to really detest their deceitful doings being reported on the most.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/write-grim-crime-stories-one-28253262

Further investigation found that identity fraudsters had used her personal information to open the accounts in her name.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-woman-wins-identity-fraud-fight-with-bell-mobility-after-posting-on-social-media-1.6740119?cmp=rss

He stated that the fraudsters, after hypnotising the victim, ordered her to transfer the said sum from her account.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/14/police-arrest-five-for-allegedly-defrauding-21-year-old-student-of-n9-8m-in-edo/

How to protect your electronic account from fraudsters?

Source: https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/01/how-safe-are-ewallets-how-to-protect-your-ewallet/

If you don't want to fall victim to fraudsters and scammers on Amazon, you should pay attention to these important rules.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2166643/how-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-on-amazon.html

Impersonation scams have become one of the most common ways in which fraudsters now target their victims, according to Barclays.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/beatthescammers/article-11802045/Phone-online-copycat-scams-make-money-fraud-Two-victims-speak-out.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

In addition, this can help project where fraudsters may be focusing their efforts moving forward, and help industries take the necessary steps to stay ahead of any developing threats.”

Source: https://newsbytes.ph/2023/10/27/digital-fraudsters-targeting-gaming-in-ph-report-says/

In a statement, an MTA spokesperson said the agency espouses zero tolerance for fraudsters.

Source: https://www.amny.com/transit/married-mta-employees-bid-rigging-conspiracy/

“In the same vein, the Oyo State Police Command handed over three suspected internet fraudsters to the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC on Dec. 7. They were arrested by the police while on patrol.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/efcc-arrests-twin-brothers-5-others-over-alleged-internet-fraud/

It has emerged that the fraudsters have been successful in getting hundreds of thousands of euro from Irish investors after posing as Goldman Sachs employees.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/surge-in-fraudsters-scamming-people-out-of-25000-by-posing-as-goldman-sachs-employees/a1664470356.html

It is decentralized making it an attractive option for gamers who want to protect their financial information from potential fraudsters.

Source: https://easyreadernews.com/making-smart-decisions-when-choosing-a-crypto-currency-for-gaming/

It’s all because there is a chance of becoming a victim of fraudsters and, as a result, getting a car that is a lemon.

Source: https://thefrisky.com/how-to-recognize-beat-up-cars/

Just recently, Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal had urged Guyanese not to fall prey to fraudsters who promise to get them a house lot.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/fraudster-caught-in-sting-operation-attempting-to-sell-house-lot/

Likewise, fraudsters prey upon emotions when they impersonate a family member pretending to be in trouble and urgently need money.

Source: https://mountaintimes.info/scam-jam-provided-tips-to-prevent-common-scams/

Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and official warnings suggest.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9437913/homeowner-impersonators-lined-32-fraud-cases-ontario-bc/