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Love hoaxes to money mules: She fights scams in Singapore as SPF’s Anti-Scam Command lead investigator
“While scammers are innovative, there’s always a pattern we can identify,” the 38-year-old said. The nature of the hoax is…
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Nine people investigated for suspected involvement in technical support scams
SINGAPORE: Nine people are assisting with police investigations over their suspected involvement in technical support scams, the Singapore Police Force…
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Malaysia arrests 5 people linked to job scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) conducted a joint operation in Kuala Lumpur last…
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Chinese student found in US woods after ‘cyber kidnapping’ scam
A sergeant hiking on foot up a mountainside discovered Kai’s tent – which had no heat source but only “a…
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Police warn of new phishing scam using fake Domino’s Pizza websites
SINGAPORE: Police on Saturday (Dec 16) warned of a new phishing scam involving fake Domino’s Pizza websites. Victims fell prey to…
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China raises stakes in cyberscam crackdown in Myanmar, though loopholes remain
On Nov 18, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that authorities in northern Myanmar had handed over about 31,000 suspects.…
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Myanmar hands over to China thousands of telecom fraud suspects
BEIJING: Myanmar authorities have handed over 31,000 telecom fraud suspects to China since law enforcement officers from both countries launched…
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41 Thais trapped by Myanmar fighting repatriated, says Thai army
BANGKOK: Forty-one Thai nationals, trapped in northern Myanmar amid a surge in fighting between junta troops and armed ethnic-minority groups…
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Commentary: Fighting cybercrime to win China’s favour has become a common goal in Myanmar’s civil war
UNIFYING CONCERN IN MYANMAR’S CIVIL WAR China’s resolute commitment to combat transnational criminal networks sends a clear signal to all…
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Philippines detains nearly 600 in anti-trafficking raid
International concern has been growing over internet scams in the Asia-Pacific region, often staffed by trafficking victims tricked or coerced…
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