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Global banking phishing and fraud trends

28 clusters · 125 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybersecurity threats and fraud reports in Slovakia

Authorities across Europe continue to warn of evolving banking fraud and phishing tactics. In the Czech Republic, the Banking Association reported that fraudsters attempted to steal over 10 billion CZK in the first seven

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WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

26 clusters · 159 sources · last updated

Latest: WhatsApp account recovery steps and security precautions

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and Australia reporting diverse cybercrime tactics. In Spain

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Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Europe

42 clusters · 220 sources · last updated

Latest: Police warn of rising fraud targeting seniors and WhatsApp users

By late 2026, organized fraud networks continued to cause significant financial losses across Germany, Austria, and surrounding regions through diverse impersonation and digital tactics. In Austria, the Economic and Corr

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Telephone and digital fraud surge in Germany and Europe

5 clusters · 56 sources · last updated

Latest: Police in Vorarlberg and Tyrol warn of telephone scam

German police have issued warnings regarding a surge in sophisticated telephone fraud and “shock calls” targeting elderly citizens. Scammers have employed various tactics, such as impersonating doctors to demand money fo

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