Tag: Scam
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Vigilance Required: Addressing the Ongoing Student Scam Crisis in Hong Kong
Anti-fraud messages are so loud and clear nowadays that it might seem unthinkable for anyone to still fall for online or phone scams. However, the recurrence of headlines featuring new plots and tactics shows no one is too smart to be conned. There must be more targeted publicity and education to protect the vulnerable. The…
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Hyderabad AI Research Scientist Defrauded of Rs 85 Lakh in Crypto Matrimony Scam
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old research scientist working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) at a software MNC, lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crimes police station on Thursday alleging that he was duped of 85.05 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam run through a matrimony website.The victim from Nallakunta, who recently completed a PhD…
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UAE Imposes AED 34 Million Fines on 1,300 Companies for Job Scam
MoHRE flags 1,300 firms, issues Dh34m fines over fake employment / AI Generated Image In a massive crackdown aimed at protecting the national Emiratisation drive, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has imposed administrative and financial sanctions exceeding AED 34 million against over 1,300 companies. These firms, linked to roughly 1,800 employers,…