A lesser-known Chinese actor went missing in Thailand for two days, prompting his girlfriend to seek assistance online. On January 5, she posted on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media site, that "We must harness the power of the internet to make our voices heard. "...

In a chilling tale of deception, a 65-year-old Singaporean retiree found herself ensnared in a web of fraud just three days after stepping away from her career. It all began with an innocuous phone call that would ultimately cost her S$100,000—her entire life savings....

  Since January 2025, approximately 50 individuals in Singapore have fallen victim to Pokémon trading card scams, resulting in a collective loss of at least S$163,000. On February 6, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) reported that the increase in scam incidents...

Following a rocky debut that resulted in a "mixed" user rating on Steam, Spider-Man 2 for PC has finally received its first significant update. This patch addresses "several" crash problems and bugs, along with a commitment to deliver "more bug fixes, enhancements,...

 In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the landscape is not just filled with opportunities for investment and growth; it is also fraught with dangers, particularly in the form of scams. Much like traditional financial fraudsters who may attempt to pilfer funds...

In the insightful exploration presented in *Crime and Human Nature: The Definitive Study of the Causes of Crime*, the authors contend that crime is an enduring feature of human behaviour, a constant thread woven through our existence. Humans have always found...

New Protocols Designed to Enhance Security Against Scams, Phishing, and Smart Contract Vulnerabilities. The swift rise in cryptocurrency usage has paved the way for financial innovation and investment opportunities, yet it has simultaneously attracted the attention of...

  The phone rings, displaying an unfamiliar number. You pick it up, and the voice on the line assures you of impending good luck—though it comes with a price. Recognising the call as a scam, you promptly hang up and continue with your day. Yet, con artists are...

  In today’s world, the headlines are often filled with reports of fraud and scams, a reality that has become all too familiar. As we navigate our daily lives, increasingly dependent on digital technologies for information and services, it’s not surprising to...

Across the globe, banks are awakening to the reality that online fraud poses a pressing danger. A report from Financial Fraud Action UK revealed a staggering 48 per cent increase in losses due to online banking fraud in the UK in 2014 compared to the previous year....