Cambodia has failed to dismantle much of its online scam industry despite a yearlong crackdown that authorities said would ...

Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people are getting caught up in one of the world’s most ...

Reported losses due to investment scams continue to skyrocket. Did you know in 2023, $4.6 billion was stolen from everyday people like you and me?1 This is up from $3.8 billion in 2022 and $1.7 ...

A new AI system combines text, images, and reviewer behavior to detect fake online reviews with over 94% accuracy, outperforming every existing method it was tested against.

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman (IFSO) Scheme is reminding New Zealanders to thoroughly review their insurance policies to avoid misunderstandings about coverage, as consumer complaints ...

Online shopping scams used to be easier to spot. Fake websites often had misspelled words, blurry logos, strange web addresses, or awkward looking layouts. Most people could tell something seemed off.

At least 27 people have alleged they were duped of nearly Rs 14 crore in an online investment scheme that promised steady ...

Fake tickets, AI-powered phishing sites, crypto traps, and scam betting apps are targeting soccer fans. Here's how to avoid ...

A California mom says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars this month after receiving a call that sounded like her daughter in distress. She now suspects it was an artificial ...

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...