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Cambodia extradites sanctioned tycoon Chen Zhi to China

Cambodia has extradited sanctioned tycoon Chen Zhi to China, accused of running a global scam network. The move complicates a US trial and highlights Southeast Asia's cybercrime crisis. Read the full story.

NZ Tourists Scammed Out of $10k in Gold Coast Rental

A New Zealand woman and nine friends were left stranded after paying $10,000 for a fake holiday rental on the Gold Coast. Read the shocking story and learn how to protect yourself from online booking scams.

AI Elon Musk scam costs man $45,000, marriage

A 69-year-old Florida man lost $45,000 to sophisticated scammers using AI deepfakes of Elon Musk. The incident has reportedly led his wife to seek a divorce. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud.

Celebrities and Shoppers Duped by AI Dress Scams

Shoppers are being tricked by AI-generated images of non-existent party dresses, with even celebrities like Melissa Joan Hart falling victim. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your wallet.

Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested

Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.

Inside Southeast Asia's $70bn Scam State Industry

KK Park, a notorious Myanmar scam centre, was raided and demolished, but its operators vanished. Experts warn of a new era of 'scam states' where cybercrime reshapes economies and corrupts governments. Read the investigation.

Woman loses £90k in Brad Pitt romance scam

A Swiss pensioner was conned out of £90,000 after believing she was in a secret relationship with Brad Pitt. Learn how the sophisticated online scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.

Myanmar Army Crackdown on Scam Centres Broadcast

Myanmar's military government broadcasts its crackdown on notorious online scam centres, showing bulldozed buildings and over 1,000 detained foreigners. Discover the full story.

How to Avoid the iPhone Calendar Scam

Consumer expert Alice Beer explains how to spot the iPhone calendar scam and the simple steps to remove it and protect your device from fraudsters.

Black Friday QR Code Parcel Scam Warning

Brits are warned about a dangerous new scam combining unsolicited parcels and QR codes. Experts reveal how to protect your personal and financial data this shopping season.

UK woman loses £34k in bitcoin romance scam

A British woman shares how she was scammed out of £34,000 by a charming man who promised bitcoin investment returns. Discover the red flags and protect yourself.

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