Technology Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams Toronto — As travellers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com’s internet safety boss says watch out for supercharged... Read more 20 Jun
Countries SAPS warns against scammers targeting desperate job seekers Cape Town — Police in Limpopo have issued a caution to community members regarding persistent recruitment scams that aim... Read more 6 Feb
World Thousands lose $16 mn in Singapore ‘fake friend’ scams Singapore – More than 6 300 people fell prey to “fake friend” scams in Singapore last year and collectively... Read more 24 Jan
Countries Boyfriend and ‘prophetess’ arrested in R650 000 fraud sting Cape Town – A 27-year-old suspected dating scammer and his 32-year-old accomplice are set to appear in court after... Read more 14 Dec, 2023
World Australian police nab man over 17 million scam texts Sydney – Australian police on Wednesday charged a man living in suburban Sydney with sending 17 million scam text... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
World Philippine police rescue over 1,000 alleged trafficking victims Manila — Philippine police said on Tuesday they have rescued more than 1 000 people allegedly trafficked into the country... Read more 27 Jun, 2023
Countries Presidency warns of scam messages impersonating Ramaphosa Cape Town – The Presidency has issued a statement on Twitter, cautioning people about fraudulent messages circulating in which... Read more 22 Jun, 2023
Countries Thuli Madonsela reveals details of R10k WhatsApp scam Cape Town – Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has revealed she was the victim of a WhatsApp scam in... Read more 9 Jun, 2023
Arts and Leisure ‘Please do not give him money’ – Emtee advises fans to not give money to former driver who’s posing as his manager Cape Town – South African rapper Emtee has taken to social media to warn fans about giving money to... Read more 16 Jan, 2023
Countries ‘It has made my life hell,’ says innocent cop as scammer uses his photo to extort money from victims Cape Town – An innocent police officer, Sergeant Heinreich Bester, of Boksburg North in Gauteng, has reportedly become a... Read more 2 Aug, 2022