Scams

Malaysian to be charged over role in scam involving Rolex watch worth over $108,000

If found guilty, he could face a jail term of up to ten years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.

Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: Police

A local police source said 35 tablet computers, 147 mobile phones and 100 SIM cards were seized.

Malaysian who wore wig, allegedly posed as MAS-accredited officer in scam to be charged

The Malaysian man is believed to have used a fictitious company pass to impersonate a Monetary Authority of Singapore accredited officer.

All that glitters is not gold: Consumers in China on alert over hard-to-detect fakes

State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported on April 26 that fraudsters had been mixing rhenium powder with gold to make fakes that are hard to detect.

Forum: PayNow alias feature removal should balance usability and protection

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.

26 foreigners rescued from alleged scam compound in Bali

Rooms on the second floor of a guesthouse in Bali had been converted into makeshift workspaces for online scam operations.

Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

Vehicle workshops in Malaysia steering into scams

Many unscrupulous vehicle workshops are out to make a quick buck by “repairing” problems that do not exist.

Jail term upped for man who financed syndicate that sold anonymous chat accounts to scammers

The syndicate generated more than $887,000 in profits from selling WhatsApp and WeChat accounts to customers mostly based overseas in countries including Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia.

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