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US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

The United States has introduced global US visa restrictions for foreign nationals linked to cyberscams, sextortion and cyber-enabled crime. The policy may also affect immediate family members and supports a broader campaign using prosecutions, sanctions and international cooperation. The United States announced a global visa restriction policy on Thursday, July 23, 2026, targeting foreign nationals responsible for or comp

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24 Jul 2026 10:57 AM

US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

The United States has introduced global US visa restrictions for foreign nationals linked to cyberscams, sextortion and cyber-enabled crime. The policy may also affect immediate family members and supports a broader campaign using prosecutions, sanctions and international cooperation. The United States announced a global visa restriction policy on Thursday, July 23, 2026, targeting foreign nationals responsible for or comp

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Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

Crime & Justice

04 Nov 2025 10:45 AM

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

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Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Despite constant warnings from banks, government agencies, and corporates about the growing threat of online scams, many individuals continue to fall victim to these digital frauds. Recently, two retired government officials from Noida were scammed out of Rs. 2.87 crore, one through a digital arrest scam and the other via a forex trading fraud. Authorities have now launched criminal investigations into both incidents, hoping to curb the increasing number of cyberc

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14 Feb 2025 08:06 AM

Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Despite constant warnings from banks, government agencies, and corporates about the growing threat of online scams, many individuals continue to fall victim to these digital frauds. Recently, two retired government officials from Noida were scammed out of Rs. 2.87 crore, one through a digital arrest scam and the other via a forex trading fraud. Authorities have now launched criminal investigations into both incidents, hoping to curb the increasing number of cyberc

General

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh

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22 Jan 2025 05:05 AM

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh

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Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a

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19 Nov 2024 04:55 AM

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a

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US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

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Trump criticizes Time cover photo after Gaza peace deal earns global praise

DMK Leader Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Unity Call, Sparks Congress-DMK Buzz

Trump claims Biden-era autopen documents invalid in latest political attack

Trump to address nation on Iran war amid rising pressure

Asus Teases New ROG Strix Laptops with RGB Lighting at CES 2025

NRIs in 30s Ask: Return to India or Stay Abroad Forever?

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Tether Invests $2 Million in Arcanum Capital's Web3 Fund

From Janitor to CEO: Sharran Srivatsaa Credits Tony Robbins Tapes

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#online-fraud

US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

US imposes global visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Two Retired Officials Lose Rs. 2.87 Crore to Online Scams

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud

Trump criticizes Time cover photo after Gaza peace deal earns global praise

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Trump claims Biden-era autopen documents invalid in latest political attack

Trump to address nation on Iran war amid rising pressure

Asus Teases New ROG Strix Laptops with RGB Lighting at CES 2025

NRIs in 30s Ask: Return to India or Stay Abroad Forever?

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