Internet crimes and scams

Decades of image-based sexual abuse: How perpetrators evade tech platforms and the authorities

From IRC to deepfakes, perpetrators of image-based sexual abuse have taken advantage of regulatory lag.

‘Baited’, then sold: Telegram group circulating nude images of S’pore men

For a one-off payment of $600, members of the Telegram group are offered access to a library of thousands of images and clips.

India considers stronger safeguards as online fraud surges

Almost all sections of society, especially vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, have fallen prey to online fraud.

Scam centres are relocating. One new location? Sri Lanka

Some syndicates have discovered Sri Lanka as it confers practical advantages for their scam work. However, the Sri Lankan government has moved to confront the problem.

No more nicknames: PayNow to end alias option for users from June

PayNow's decision to end the nickname feature for retail customers is meant to strengthen protection against impersonation scams.

Cambodian senator denies links to scam centres after US sanctions

A room in a former scam compound Cambodia. Cambodia has emerged as a hub for the cyberscam industry in recent years.

Over 43,000 scam posts removed in Malaysia in first quarter

The figures from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed a steep upward trend compared with previous year.

Protesters demand Cambodia unfreeze accounts with scam-linked firm

Some demonstrators wielded umbrellas and clashed with scores of local security personnel armed with batons near the National Bank of Cambodia headquarters in Phnom Penh on April 27.

Indonesian wanted by FBI over $12.8m cyberfraud arrested in Phuket

A Thai soldier stands guard near scam compounds, which the Thai military said were used for scam operations in the O’Smach area at the Chong Chom–O’Smach border crossing.

Fake friend call scams on the rise again; at least $311k lost since March

Victims would only realise they had been scammed after contacting their actual friends.

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