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Tech and Retail Giants Sign Voluntary Accord to Disrupt Cross-Platform Scams

Success hinges on measurable follow-through, not the signing ceremony.

India Weighs ‘Kill Switch’ in Payment Apps, Fraud Insurance Pool to Counter Digital Arrest Scams

Hyderabad Police Probe Fake Cruise Booking That Cost Resident ₹2.42 Lakh

Mexico City Cyber Police Warn of 'Regalos Navideños' Holiday Scam Targeting Shoppers

Experts Warn of AI-Accelerated Holiday Shopping Scams

Holiday Cyber Scams Surge as Police Warn of ‘Regalos Navideños’ Lures and Gift-Card Fraud

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Issue Festive-Season Online Fraud Advisory

HSBC Warns Millions Over Holiday Shopping Scams Using Urgency Tactics

FBI Warns of Rapidly Growing Holiday Account‑Takeover Scams Draining Bank Funds

Germany Warns of Sophisticated Fake Shops Ahead of Black Friday

Leaked Files Say Meta Reaped Billions From Scam Ads in 2024

Leak Alleges Meta Drew $16 Billion From ‘High‑Risk’ Ads in 2024 as Company Pushes Back

Germany Warns of Surging Fake Online Shops as Platforms Carry Their Ads

Pune Police Probe Rs 11 Lakh Pregnant Job Scam After Contractor Falls for Online Ad

Meta Details Major Scam Takedown and Deploys New WhatsApp and Messenger Protections

ACCC Exposes Four Deceptive ‘Ghost Stores’ and Urges Meta and Shopify to Act

Schufa Survey Reveals Persistent Online Fraud Affecting One in Four German Adults

Consumer Groups Warn of Sophisticated Fake Online Shops Exploiting Buyers

PayPal Phishing Attacks Surge 600% in 2025, Prompting Urgent Warnings

Government Warns of Online Scams Targeting Pilgrims and Tourists