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Mobile money: Understanding the five fraud types threatening the sector

In 2023, the global landscape for mobile financial services saw the active operation of 310 services, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for over half. This region, characterized by low banking penetration, views mobile money as a vital tool for financial inclusion, especially in rural areas. However,......

New WhatsApp channel and online form to combat cybersecurity threats in Catalonia

The Government of Catalonia has launched a new WhatsApp channel aimed at alerting citizens about "frauds" and "cybersecurity issues." This initiative is expected to reach a broader audience while continuing to provide alerts through the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia's website......

Tesla's Canadian dealerships accused of fraud over $43 million in EV rebates

Tesla is currently embroiled in serious allegations of fraud in Canada, as four of its dealerships face scrutiny after claiming an astounding $43 million in government rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) within just 72 hours. This rapid depletion of funds has led to the unexpected suspension of the country's......

Growing concerns over digital fraud in Morocco's cryptocurrency landscape

In a troubling development, the Moroccan government has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent account on X (formerly Twitter) impersonating Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. This fake account has been promoting a fictitious Moroccan cryptocurrency, raising alarms about the increasing sophistication of......

Bank Al Maghrib issues alert over fraudulent investment platform

Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has released an official warning against fraudulent media content promoting a fake investment platform falsely attributed to the bank. According to BAM, the content illegitimately uses the bank’s identity and the image of its governor, likely......

Argentina’s president Milei faces investigation over $LIBRA cryptocurrency allegations

Argentina's President, Javier Milei, is under investigation for potential fraud related to the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, following a controversial promotion on his social media. On Monday, Federal Judge Maria Servini was randomly selected to lead the investigation into Milei's involvement, raising......

Trump Predicts Massive Pentagon Fraud Without Evidence

The U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that billionaire Elon Musk would uncover "billions" of dollars in fraud within the Pentagon. In an interview before the Super Bowl, Trump suggested that Musk's ongoing efforts to dismantle federal agencies could extend to military spending, uncovering......

International rescue: 61 trafficking victims freed from Myanmar scam compounds

In a significant cross-border operation, 61 victims of call-center trafficking operations were safely returned to Thailand after being rescued from Myanmar's Shwe Kokko complex in Myawaddy. The diverse group, comprising nationals from seven countries including China, India, and Indonesia, was transferred......

Online scammer posing as Brad Pitt defrauds woman of €830,000

A heartbreaking case of online deception has resulted in severe consequences for both the victim and a major French broadcaster. TF1, France's leading television channel, has been forced to remove a news report after its subject faced intense online harassment following her revelation of falling......