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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 5 views

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

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04 Nov 2025 10:45 AM 480 views

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 1.17k views

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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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 970 views

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 1.46k views

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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PSG Stun Dunkerque 4-2 After Early Scare to Reach French Cup Final Against Reims or Cannes

Miss England Quits Miss World, Org Denies Harassment

Tariff Policies Drive Stronger Dollar, Making International Travel Cheaper for Americans

Trump Claims Regime Change in Iran, Signals Peace Deal Soon

2026 Solar Eclipse: Ring of Fire to Occur on February 17, Visible in Southern Hemisphere

Ohio man launches strides of hope foundation to provide life changing walking devices

TCS workforce falls by 20,000 in Q2 amid restructuring and AI-focused realignment

What happened to Paytm Payments Bank? RBI cancels its license after violations

Skills Development and Training:

Liam Lawson Determined to Prove F1 Worth After Sudden Red Bull Demotion

#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

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Miss England Quits Miss World, Org Denies Harassment

Tariff Policies Drive Stronger Dollar, Making International Travel Cheaper for Americans

Trump Claims Regime Change in Iran, Signals Peace Deal Soon

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Ohio man launches strides of hope foundation to provide life changing walking devices

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