Bangladeshi Man Extradited to Alaska for Teen Sextortion
A Bangladeshi man accused of tricking hundreds of teenage girls into sending explicit images via social media has been transported to Alaska to face federal child exploitation charges.
Category : Cybercrime
Fraud Expert Exposes Romance Scammer's Organised System
Tracy Cray, a fraud expert, reveals how she exposed a romance scammer's organised system after being targeted online. Romance fraud cost victims over £106 million last year.
Tube Scammers Used SMS Blasters in Suitcases to Target Commuters
Four defendants sentenced for sophisticated fraud scheme using hidden SMS devices on London Underground to send fake parcel delivery texts and steal bank details.
DVLA Alert: Drivers Warned of Sophisticated Scam Threats
The DVLA has issued a critical warning to motorists about sophisticated scams involving fake texts and emails. The agency urges drivers to follow four key rules to protect personal information and avoid identity theft.
Tube Smishing Gang Pleads Guilty to Bank Account Fraud
Two men have admitted plotting to defraud London Underground passengers using homemade SMS blasters hidden in suitcases to send fake parcel delivery texts and plunder bank accounts.
Bitcoin Ransom in Guthrie Kidnapping May Identify Criminals
The kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US anchor Savannah Guthrie, involves a $6 million Bitcoin ransom. Experts explain how cryptocurrency's traceability could expose the perpetrators despite technical anonymity measures.
Bitcoin Ransom in Guthrie Kidnapping: Can Criminals Be Traced?
The kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US anchor Savannah Guthrie, involves a $6 million Bitcoin ransom. Experts examine whether cryptocurrency's pseudonymous nature allows perpetrators to evade identification despite blockchain transparency.
UK Hit by 95 Billion Scam Ads on Social Media in 2025
New research exposes that British social media users encountered 95 billion scam advertisements last year, with platforms earning £430 million from fraudulent content. One in ten ads shown is now a scam.
Romance Scams Cost Brits Nearly £100 Million in Betrayals
Over 9,000 victims lost £90.9 million to romance scams in 2025, with police warning of emotional scars and urging caution ahead of Valentine's Day.
Cambodia's Abandoned Scam Factories: Global Fraud Network Exposed
Exclusive access to bombed-out Cambodian scam compounds reveals industrial-scale fraud operations targeting victims worldwide, with billions stolen and criminal networks fleeing police raids.
Amazon Impersonator in $4.5m Crypto Heist Sentenced
Three Sheffield youths posed as Amazon delivery drivers to steal £4.3m in cryptocurrency from a London victim, leading to a high-speed police chase and 16-year combined sentence.
AI Voice Scam Targets Elderly for Direct Debits
National Trading Standards warns criminals are using AI to clone voices and set up unauthorised direct debits, with older people particularly vulnerable to this sophisticated fraud.
Cambodian Scam Compound with Fake Police Offices Uncovered
A sprawling former resort complex near the Thai-Cambodian border has been revealed as a major global fraud hub, complete with counterfeit police offices targeting victims worldwide through romance and cryptocurrency scams.
Man Faces 596 Child Abuse Charges in Grooming Case
A 27-year-old man has been charged with 596 child abuse-related offences after allegedly grooming hundreds of children globally via social media and gaming platforms.
Inside Cambodia's Abandoned Scam Compound Occupied by Thai Troops
Exclusive photos reveal a former Cambodian scam centre at the Thai border, now occupied by Thai military forces following recent armed clashes, showing sophisticated fraud operations.
Private School Fee Fraud Hits Families for Thousands
New research reveals foreign students at UK independent schools are prime targets for fraudsters intercepting fee payments, with average losses of £3,200 and some families defrauded of up to £10,000.
Hacking Network 'The Com' Targets Vulnerable Children, Charity Warns
The Molly Rose Foundation warns of the 'Com', a global hacking ecosystem exploiting children online through extreme abuse, self-harm, and sexual violence, with concentrations in the US, Russia, and Brazil.
Cambodia Sends 73 South Korean Scam Suspects to Seoul
Cambodia is preparing to extradite 73 South Korean nationals detained for alleged involvement in online scam operations. The suspects face charges of defrauding victims of approximately $33 million.
Beauty queen catfished by her grandfather's nurse
Abbie Draper, a Miss Scotland finalist, reveals how a fake doctor on Facebook destroyed her life. The catfish was a nurse she knew. Watch the BBC documentary now.
Vastaamo Hack: 33,000 Therapy Notes Stolen, Hacker Found Guilty
The shocking story of how 33,000 Finns had their deepest secrets stolen in a massive therapy data hack. The hacker is now guilty, but the trauma remains. Read the full investigation.
Teenager charged over US swatting hoax calls
An Australian teenager faces serious charges for allegedly making fake emergency calls to US services about mass shootings. The AFP warns of the global threat from online crime networks.
NSW Boy Charged Over Fake US Mass Shooting Calls
A regional NSW boy faces serious charges for allegedly making hoax 'swatting' calls about mass shootings in the US. Learn about the international police operation and the dangers of online crime networks.
Australian boy charged over fake US mass shooting calls
An Australian minor faces serious charges for allegedly making hoax 'swatting' calls about mass shootings in the US. International police cooperation led to the arrest. Learn about the dangers of online crime networks.
Australian Teen Charged in US Mass Shooting Hoax Probe
A NSW teenager faces 14 years in jail after being charged over a 'swatting' network that made false mass shooting reports in the US. The AFP and FBI warn online anonymity is an illusion.
Scottish Catfish Nurse Jailed for Fake Doctor Scam
Two women reveal how they unmasked catfish Adele Rennie, a nurse posing as a handsome doctor. The scammer is now jailed, with the story featured in a new BBC documentary.
Family Farm star hit by £2k AI sextortion plot
BBC's Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying AI blackmail attempt using fake explicit video. The farmer refused to pay £2,000 and is warning others about the growing scam.
German man faces murder trial for US teen's online suicide
A landmark trial in Hamburg sees a 21-year-old accused of leading an online group that coerced children into self-harm, leading to a US boy's death. The case tests German law on cross-border cybercrime.
US man jailed for UK bomb hoax campaign targeting London
A New York man has been sentenced to prison for a sustained bomb hoax campaign targeting UK venues, including London hospitals. Read the full details of the joint investigation.
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.
Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Extradited from Cambodia
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast transnational fraud network, has been arrested in Cambodia and sent to China. Read the full story on the crackdown.
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