Caterpillars Build Human-Shaped Nests in Australia
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Category : Cybercrime
Interrail Hack: 300k Data Exposed, Passports Canceled
Personal data of 300,000 Interrail travellers leaked on dark web after Eurail hack. UK Passport Office advises cancellations, costing £102.
NSW Treasury Official Charged Over Data Theft of 5,600 Files
A senior NSW Treasury official faces serious charges after allegedly illegally downloading over 5,600 sensitive government documents in a major data security breach.
Catfisher Posed as Male to Deceive Woman into Nude Photos
A catfisher posed as a man to dupe a woman into sending nude photos, highlighting online safety risks and the emotional impact of such digital deception.
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US Veteran Targeted in Fetish Site Sextortion Scheme
A decorated US military veteran was catfished on fetish platform FetLife, leading to a sextortion nightmare where his intimate images were weaponized for profit, according to court filings.
British Hacker Faces 22 Years for US Cyberattacks
Tyler Buchanan, 24, from Dundee, pleaded guilty to plotting to hack US companies and steal £5.9 million in cryptocurrency, with links to the Scattered Spider group behind UK supermarket attacks.
Scottish Man Admits Role in $8 Million US Cyber Fraud
Tyler Buchanan from Dundee pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft charges for his role in a phishing scheme targeting US companies for cryptocurrency theft.
Scottish Man Faces 22 Years for $8M Crypto Phishing Scam
Tyler Buchanan from Dundee pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft charges for a phishing scheme that stole over $8 million in virtual currency from companies.
AI Scam Targets Family in Missing Dog Search
A Florida family was targeted by scammers using AI-generated images to falsely claim their lost Beagle mix needed emergency surgery, demanding $2,800. The deception was exposed, and the dog was safely returned home.
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AI Dog Scam Targets Florida Family with Fake Vet Images
Scammers used AI-generated images of an injured dog to demand $2,800 from a desperate Florida family searching for their missing pet. The fake veterinary clinic address led to Deltona City Hall.
Record Child Sextortion Cases in UK, Boys Hit Hardest
New data reveals a 23% increase in sextortion reports from UK children in 2025, with boys aged 14-17 accounting for 98% of cases. Experts call for urgent government action and better education.
Businessman Extradited in Major Online Scam Crackdown
Li Xiong, a Chinese-Cambodian businessman and former Huione Group chairman, has been extradited from Cambodia to China over alleged ties to a multi-billion dollar online scam network.
Fake Review Scam Exposed: Cryptocurrency Fraud Tactics
An undercover investigation reveals a surge in online scams where fraudsters pay for fake Google reviews using cryptocurrency, targeting victims in a sprawling global industry.
Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking in Threats to CEO's Family
An upstate New York man has pleaded guilty to federal cyberstalking charges after admitting to leaving threatening voicemails for a relative of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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AI Scams Drive UK Fraud to Record Levels in 2025
UK fraud incidents reached a record 445,000 in 2025, with AI-driven scams and identity theft on the rise. A new £250 million crime squad aims to tackle the crisis.
Record UK Scam Reports as Criminals Exploit AI Technology
Fraud now accounts for 45% of all crime in England and Wales, with a record 445,000 scam reports filed in 2025. Criminals are increasingly using AI to industrialise digital fraud.
Cambodia Aims to Shut Down All Online Scam Centers by April
Cambodia's government announces it is nearing the closure of all online scam centers after a major crackdown, with 80% already shut and thousands of workers repatriated.
Couple Held Hostage, Forced to Transfer £800,000 Bitcoin
A couple in their 50s was held at knifepoint in their Paris home by three men posing as police, forced to transfer £800,000 in Bitcoin in a violent 'wrench attack' targeting crypto owners.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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