Phone‑fraud and smishing targeting drivers – July 2026

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [CRIME] 7 sources

   Czech police warn of parking‑app and bank phone scams targeting citizens

   Czech police alert the public to EasyPark fake SMS and bank phone scams that caused financial losses, urging verification and avoidance of suspicious links.

2. 9 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Bulgarian Police Warn of Fraudulent Road Police Messages

   Bulgarian police alert citizens to fake Road Police messages from foreign numbers (+63, +44) that claim unpaid fines and link to counterfeit portals seeking personal and banking data.

3. 11 days ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Romania's DNSC warns of ongoing SMS fraud demanding false fines

   Romania's DNSC alerts citizens to ongoing SMS scams falsely claiming unpaid fines, urging caution, verification through official sites, and reporting of suspicious messages.

4. 11 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Czech Republic warns of deceptive push notifications and parking SMS scams

   Czech officials highlight the rise of intrusive marketing push notifications and a surge in fraudulent parking SMS scams, urging users to verify alerts via official channels.

5. 12 days ago

   [CRIME] 7 sources

   Romania reports rise in phone fraud and large counterfeit goods seizures

   In H1 2026, Romania saw 42% of cyber attacks involve phone scams and a 28% jump in counterfeit product seizures, with authorities confiscating over 200,000 items worth more than 3 million lei.

6. 12 days ago

   [CRIME] 8 sources

   Denmark warns of sharp rise in smishing and online fraud targeting citizens

   Denmark reports a record rise in smishing with over 1,300 complaints in June, while a survey finds one‑third of Danes hit by data leaks; police and Sydbank urge people not to click links, use unique passwords,

7. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   UK motorists warned of weekend gridlock and parking‑text fraud

   UK drivers face severe weekend congestion with 14 million trips and are cautioned against lane changes, while a surge in fake parking‑text scams urges motorists not to click suspicious links.

8. 14 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Slovakia warns of surge in fraud targeting mayors and city officials

   Slovakia alerts mayors to fraud schemes where scammers impersonate bank staff, demand urgent transfers to fake accounts, and advise officials to stop communication and verify with banks.

9. 14 days ago

   [CRIME] 6 sources

   France toll operators warn of fake SMS scam stealing drivers' bank data

   French scammers send fake SMS about unpaid free‑flow tolls, using real licence plates to steal banking data; operators say they never request payment via SMS and advise reporting to 33 700.

10. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Slovenian cyber agency warns of surge in smashing smishing scams targeting messaging apps

    SI‑CERT warns that smishing attacks impersonating contacts have defrauded 2,600 Slovenians, causing over €40 million in losses and urging users not to click links in private messages.

11. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Hungarian National Bank warns of cyber scams targeting State Treasury accounts

    Hungarian National Bank warns scammers impersonating banks to steal State Treasury account access; advises hanging up and verifying calls. New law makes banks liable for losses without strong authentication, sl

12. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 13 sources

    Romania warns of fake traffic‑fine SMS scam stealing bank card data

    Romanian authorities warn that fake SMS claiming traffic fines from the Ministry of Transport direct drivers to a counterfeit ghiseul.ro site to steal bank card data; avoid links, verify via the official site,

13. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Hungarian Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scam Targeting Drivers

    Hungarian police warned that a fake SMS claiming a traffic fine is a phishing trap that steals bank details; they urge citizens not to click links, delete the messages, and report any incidents.

14. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    WhatsApp accounts hit by malware campaign and SMS scams, experts urge two‑step verification

    Kaspersky flags a WhatsApp‑Web malware campaign spreading across several countries, while police warn of SMS‑code scams; users should enable two‑step verification to protect accounts.

15. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Chișinău mayor and Romanian police alert public to sophisticated fraud schemes

    Chișinău’s mayor and Romanian police warn of rising, sophisticated fraud scams – including child involvement and fake police calls – urging citizens to stay vigilant and protect personal data.

16. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Slovakia warns of traffic‑police SMS scam and Betliar municipal fraud

    Slovak police warn of a nationwide SMS scam impersonating traffic police demanding quick fines, while Betliar’s mayor fell victim to a separate €117 k fraud, prompting police action and partial recovery.

17. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Albania, Kosovo and Regional Banks Face Rising Cyber Threats

    Albania’s business rating system was hit by a cyber attack, Kosovo sellers face phishing scams on MerrJep, and ProCredit Bank client data is being sold by hackers.

18. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    JUDU warns of fake QR codes and SMS scams targeting Lithuanian drivers

    JUDU warns that fake QR codes on parking meters and bogus SMS messages are being used to defraud Lithuanian drivers; only official app, SMS number or m.Parking app are legitimate payment methods.

19. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Fake Frenchwoman fraud scheme dupes elderly woman in Haskovo, Bulgaria

    A 75‑year‑old woman in Dimitargrad, Haskovo was duped by an online impostor claiming to be a French philanthropist, sending thousands of levs and euros before police intervened.

20. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldova police report five phone scams causing about 1 million lei in losses

    Moldovan police reported five phone‑fraud cases totalling ~1 million lei, involving impersonation of officials and fake investment schemes; 140 attempts were blocked and citizens were urged to avoid sharing any

21. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Energocom Warns Moldovan Citizens of Fraudulent Impersonation Attempts

    Energocom warned Moldovan citizens that fraudsters are posing as company representatives to obtain personal data during alleged gas‑meter checks.

22. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Romanian authorities warn of surge in financial scams targeting citizens

    Romanian officials warn of fake traffic‑fine SMS scams, crypto‑ATM fraud targeting seniors, Nova Post impersonation, and a US‑led takedown of a proxy botnet used to steal data.

23. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Impersonation scams pose new threat to Hungarian citizens' finances

    Fraudsters posing as Budapest cyber‑police are phoning Hungarians, claiming suspicious bank transfers and demanding financial details to steal money.

24. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam warns merchants of fake payment speaker scam targeting IoT devices

    Vietnam warns merchants that fraudsters are faking payment‑speaker alerts on IoT devices, urging verification via banking apps and stronger device security.

25. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Romania and Moldova see spate of criminal investigations and fraud cases in early July

    Romania issued protection orders, recovered stolen Italian art and busted sturgeon poaching, while Moldova reported 27 scams costing over €1 M; a Romanian convicted of credit fraud received an 11‑year sentence.

26. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Moldovan fraud call centre of 180 operators dismantled in multinational operation

    Moldovan police, aided by Romania, Ukraine, Europol and Eurojust, busted a 180‑operator phone‑banking fraud ring targeting EU customers, mainly Romanians, amid a surge in scams.

27. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Digital fraud scams target consumers in Peru and Spain

    Cyber‑crime complaints rose 26% in Peru early 2026 and a fake Netflix payment SMS scam resurfaces in Spain, highlighting sophisticated digital fraud tactics.

28. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Vietnam police crackdown on illegal bank account trading and scams

    Vietnam police warn against illegal bank‑account leasing, fraud schemes and a new IoT speaker scam, citing cases such as a Cần Thơ man linked to >100 bn VND transactions, fines up to 200 m VND and up to seven y

29. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Slovak, Slovenian police warn of new phishing SMS and email scams

    Authorities in Slovakia, Slovenia and the tax office warned of a surge in phishing SMS and email scams that mimic messaging apps, government portals and tax authorities, urging people not to click links or give

30. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Mexico's PRI calls for stronger action against phone fraud and extortion

    Mexico's PRI Senate demands authorities intensify prevention and enforcement against rising phone fraud and extortion, citing thousands of incidents and new AI‑enabled scams.

31. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Hungarian police warn of email phishing scams posing as traffic fines

    Budapest police warn that fraudulent e‑mails impersonating a traffic‑fine authority are stealing bank data; victims are urged to verify fines before clicking links.

32. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Moldovan Opposition Leader Renato Usatîi Accuses SIS Chief of Concealing Cross‑Border Phone Scam

    Moldovan opposition leader Renato Usatîi accuses SIS director Alexandru Musteață of covering a cross‑border phone‑fraud ring and urges President Maia Sandu to demand a victim report; Parliament also discussed 9

33. 30 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Denmark police record highest number of smishing fraud reports

    Danish police recorded 1,367 smishing complaints in June 2024, a record high, driven by fake SMSes impersonating companies; authorities warn citizens not to click links.

34. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Mexico warns of new SMS and WhatsApp scams targeting electricity and tax refunds

    Mexico’s energy and tax agencies warn that SMS and WhatsApp messages promising to avoid power cuts or claim tax refunds are phishing scams; users should avoid clicking links and verify through official portals.

35. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Romanian fraudsters swindle seniors and a child out of thousands of lei

    Two Romanian fraud cases saw an 89‑year‑old lose 40,000 lei and a 12‑year‑old lose 23,000 lei to scammers posing as relatives and a clairvoyant, prompting police investigations.

36. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Moldova moves to create national anti‑fraud centre and tighten telecom scam laws

    Moldova’s parliament approved a telecom‑scam law and a resolution to set up a National Anti‑Fraud Focal Point to coordinate digital fraud prevention and enforcement.

37. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Moldelectrica and Romania's Interior Ministry warn citizens of new fraud schemes

    Moldelectrica and Romania's Interior Ministry warn of scams posing as officials or fake news sites to steal personal and banking data.

38. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Denmark sees surge in parking‑fine phishing scams targeting motorists

    Denmark faces a surge in phishing scams using fake parking‑fine SMS messages and phone‑call fraud, prompting warnings from authorities to avoid clicking suspicious links and protect personal data.

39. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Phone scams targeting consumers in Spain and Mexico

    Authorities in Spain and Mexico warn of phone scams – fake Movistar calls in Spain and bogus prize‑winning extortion calls in Morelos – urging people to hang up, protect data and report incidents.

40. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam banks alert public to new mobile and speaker payment fraud schemes

    Vietnam’s Co-opBank and Vietcombank warned customers of scams using fake tech support for payment speakers and SMS reward‑point messages, urging users not to click unknown links or share OTPs.

41. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Stalexport Autostrada Małopolska warns of fake speed‑ticket SMS scam on A4

    Scammers impersonating Stalexport Autostrada Małopolska send fake speed‑ticket SMSes to A4 drivers, urging payment via phishing links; the operator warns not to click and advises reporting to CERT Polska.

42. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Romanian police reveal phone‑scam tactics as Moldovan victims lose over 1 million lei

    Romanian police demonstrated a phone‑scam where a caller impersonated police chief Bogdan Ghebaur, while Moldovan authorities reported two recent scams that cost victims over 1 million lei, highlighting the sp​

43. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Mexican regulator warns of bank transfer mistakes and phone scams

    Condusef advises Mexicans to act quickly on mistaken transfers and warns against phone/SMS scams, urging direct contact with banks and reporting fraudulent numbers.

44. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Man arrested for phone theft and WhatsApp fraud in Bantul, Indonesia

    A 27‑year‑old was arrested in Bantul for stealing a neighbour’s phone and using WhatsApp to cheat a contact out of Rp 20 million, then discarding the phone in a well.

45. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    WhatsApp and Telegram hit by new malware campaigns

    New malware campaigns exploit compromised WhatsApp and Telegram accounts to deliver malicious scripts, targeting desktop and web clients, with Kaspersky and Flare reporting widespread infections.

46. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Ohio Residents Warned About Eight Common Text Message Scams

    The FTC warns Ohio residents about eight text‑message scams—including fake tolls, USPS alerts, bank fraud, jury‑duty notices, job offers, and government impersonation—advising never to click links or share data

47. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Slovakia police warn of third wave SMS fraud demanding fake traffic fines

    Slovak police warn of a third SMS phishing wave posing as traffic police fines, urging citizens not to click links or pay, and to report any incidents.

48. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    India's cyber agency warns of 'Boss Scam' targeting CEOs and senior executives

    India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warns that fraudsters posing as RBI officials use a zip‑file Trojan to hijack CEOs' devices and WhatsApp, prompting fake payment orders. Firms are urged to verify all fin

49. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    WhatsApp malware campaign distributes VBScript attachments to hijack PCs

    Kaspersky reports a global WhatsApp malware campaign using compromised accounts to send VBScript files disguised as business documents, installing remote‑access software; Malaysia sees most infections.

50. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietcombank alerts customers to sophisticated SMS phishing scam

    Vietcombank warns customers that fraudulent SMS messages with spoofed links are stealing card data; the bank advises not to click links, never share security details, and to lock cards via its app or hotline.

51. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Hungary alerts motorists to fake SMS traffic‑fine scam

    Hungary warned that scammers are sending fake traffic‑fine SMSes with phishing links, urging users not to click or reply and to report any incidents to their bank and police.

52. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Serbian Police Alert Public to New Facebook Phishing Scam on Messenger

    Serbian police warn that a phishing scam via Messenger pretends to be from Meta, sends PDF attachments claiming account shutdown, and steals login and payment data; citizens urged not to click links, to enable

53. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Serbian police warn of fake Messenger verification scams targeting Facebook users

    Serbian police warn that fake Messenger messages posing as Meta verification attempts use PDF links to steal login and payment data; users should avoid opening attachments, enable 2FA and report scams via “Saj­

54. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's banking sector loses N134.48bn to fraud, CBN reports

    Nigeria's banks lost N134.48 bn to fraud from 2020‑2025, with a 2024 peak of N52.26 bn driven by a N30 bn internal case; losses fell in 2025 after tighter controls.

55. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Cyber fraud nets 7.8 crore rupees from Naresh Gujral's company in India

    Scammers used a fake WhatsApp profile of former MP Naresh Gujral to trick a company finance officer into sending about 7.8 crore rupees; Delhi police have frozen part of the funds and are investigating.

56. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Bank of Ireland warns of rise in impersonation scams as Nigeria reports surge in digital banking fraud

    Bank of Ireland warns of rising impersonation texts, while Nigeria’s banks report N162 bn in fraud losses, driven by phishing and SIM‑swap attacks; both urge stronger customer vigilance.

57. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldova cracks down on fraud rings scamming car buyers and exam candidates

    Moldovan police and anti‑corruption officials have dismantled two fraud schemes – a fake car and farm‑equipment sale network that cost victims 5.8 million lei, and a Certiport exam bribery ring that involved up

58. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Renato Usatîi slams Moldova's new SIM card law amid phone‑scam concerns

    Moldovan MPs debated a law mandating ID for prepaid SIM activation to curb phone scams; Renato Usatîi condemned it as ineffective, noting existing cards stay anonymous and urging amendments.

59. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    WhatsApp scams cost French users average €1,024 per victim

    Kaspersky and Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr report French WhatsApp users lose an average €1,024 per scam, with a 159% rise in incidents and many victims hit multiple times.

60. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Spain and Mexico Issue Alerts on Premium‑Rate Spam Phone Calls

    Spanish police and a Mexican AI expert warn that answering or even rejecting unknown international calls can trigger premium‑rate fraud, urging users to block and avoid such numbers.

61. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Czech drivers targeted by smishing scams masquerading as traffic fine notices

    Scammers send fake SMS traffic‑fine notices to Czech drivers, using urgent language and bogus links to steal money; police warn they never use SMS for fines and have opened a 7726 hotline for reports.

62. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Moldova police report 157 million lei fraud losses and launch multiple crackdown actions

    Moldova police report 157 million lei scam losses, stop a €10k fraud, seize $250k in undeclared luxury goods, and investigate a 3.4 million lei metal‑tax evasion scheme.

63. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Spain's WhatsApp scams cost victims average €577, Kaspersky reports

    Kaspersky reports Spanish victims lose €577 on average to fast WhatsApp scams, with AI‑cloned voices and urgent Bizum requests driving rapid losses, especially among millennials.

64. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Spain experiences surge in smishing scams as digital entrepreneurs fall victim

    Spain’s top cyber‑crime agency reports a surge in smishing scams, with over 25,000 cases in 2025, as digital entrepreneurs like a Salamanca shoe store owner narrowly avoid fraud.

65. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Indian WhatsApp CEO‑Impersonation Scam Cost Companies Over €450,000

    Indian fraudsters cloned CEOs’ WhatsApp accounts, siphoning over €450,000 from firms and banks, part of a global “Pig‑butchering” scam that has cost victims millions worldwide.

66. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Aventus Finance rolls out new fraud‑prevention tools for Moldovan borrowers

    Aventus Finance implements electronic ID verification, FaceID login and suspends SMS OTP to protect Moldovan borrowers from fraud, aligning with National Bank guidance.

67. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Austria and Serbia Issue Alerts on Fake Traffic Authority Scam Messages

    Austria’s ASFINAG and Serbia’s interior ministry warned drivers of fraudulent emails and SMS messages that impersonate traffic authorities and demand payment, urging citizens not to click links or share data.

68. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Serbian Police Warn of Traffic‑Police Phishing SMS Scams

    Serbian police say fraudsters are sending SMS/iMessage scams pretending to be traffic police, urging victims to pay fake fines via links; they warn to delete and report such messages.

69. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Moldova blocks over 1 million fraud calls and records 1.5 million lei loss in June

    Moldova blocked over 1 million fraud calls in early 2026; in a single day, 13 scams caused a loss of more than 1.5 million lei across several cities, prompting police warnings.

70. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Czech and Slovak police issue alerts on suspect identification and SMS fraud

    Czech police seek help identifying a man linked to a property crime, while Slovak police warn against SMS scams impersonating traffic police.

71. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Slovak police warn of fraudulent traffic‑fine SMS scams

    Slovak police warn that fraudsters are sending fake traffic‑fine SMS alerts, demanding payment via links within 48 hours; officials say fines are never sent by text and urge citizens not to click links or share

72. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldova police arrest five over 260,000‑lei loan fraud

    Moldovan police detained five people, including three Ukrainians, for a loan‑scam that cost a Chișinău woman about 260,000 lei; authorities seized over 5 million lei and continue the probe.

73. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldovan police report phone fraud scams causing over 3 million lei loss

    Moldovan police logged 22 phone‑fraud cases from 5‑7 June, totalling over 3 million lei in losses and stopping 465 attempts; a 77‑year‑old woman lost 923 000 lei after scammers pretended to be officials.

74. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldova launches parliamentary probe as authorities warn of SMS fraud targeting citizens

    Moldova's AGE warns of SMS scams impersonating EVO, while Parliament forms a commission to investigate phone fraud that cost over 270 million lei in 2025.

75. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Albania police warns of SMS fraud scheme as Kosovo flags rising cyber espionage threats

    Albania warns of an SMS phishing scam targeting traffic‑fine payments, while Kosovo highlights ongoing cyber‑espionage threats and the need for allied cooperation.

76. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    WhatsApp and SMS scams cost victims an average $733 worldwide

    A study shows WhatsApp, SMS and social‑media scams now cost victims an average $733, often within minutes, with AI‑generated attacks on the rise.

77. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Mexican authorities warn of online child‑targeting scams and fake traffic‑fine SMS fraud

    Mexican police in Chihuahua and San Miguel de Allende warned of a “Green Rabbit” gaming scam targeting children and fake traffic‑fine SMS scams, urging families to stay vigilant and not share personal data.

78. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Moldovan police warn of phone scams targeting elderly women, losses exceed 1 million lei

    Moldovan police report a surge in phone‑scam frauds, with two elderly women losing over 1 million lei in loans and transfers, while 17 cases were recorded in 24 hours.

79. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Phone-based financial scams proliferate across the Americas

    Mirror transfers in the Dominican Republic and silent‑call scams in the US use social engineering to steal money, prompting experts to urge verification and bank contact.

80. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Moldovan Parliament to Hold Public Hearings on Rising Phone and Online Fraud

    Moldova’s parliament will hold public hearings on 12 June to address a surge in phone and online fraud that has cost citizens millions of lei, with officials, banks and telecoms called to testify.

81. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    WhatsApp Scam Targets BRILink Agent in Banyuwangi, Indonesia

    A hacked WhatsApp account was used to swindle Rp 19 million from a BRILink kiosk in Banyuwangi, while experts warn of rising WhatsApp scams using fake APKs and screen‑share tricks across Indonesia.

82. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Mexico warns of SMS scams using fake traffic‑fine notices

    Mexican authorities in Mexicali and the State of Mexico warn that SMS scams posing as traffic‑fine notices are circulating, urging the public not to click links and to report the fraud.

83. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    VPBank warns of phishing scams targeting credit card reward points

    VPBank warned that fraudsters are sending fake SMS/email messages impersonating the bank to steal credit‑card reward points and cash‑back, urging customers not to click links or share OTPs and to contact the b​

84. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Moldovan police detain foreign and local scammers in phone fraud netting over 4 million lei

    Moldovan police arrested four foreign nationals and three local youths suspected of phone‑scam fraud, stealing over 4 million lei and defrauding victims of more than 600 000 lei.

85. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    WhatsApp zero-click hack lets attackers hijack iOS accounts, says Italian security team

    Italian security firm Forenser uncovered a zero‑click WhatsApp exploit on iOS that lets hackers hijack accounts, send fraudulent money requests, and stay hidden; users should update the app and enable 2FA.

86. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Costa Rica Tackles Rising SMS Smishing Scams with Bank‑Issued Virtual Cards

    Costa Rica faces a wave of SMS‑based smishing scams; banks respond by offering free virtual cards that limit online fraud exposure.

87. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Albanian police bust foreign SMS phishing scheme impersonating postal service

    Albanian police ended operation “Posta e Rreme 2”, arresting a French fraudster and seeking a German suspect after dismantling a fake postal website and SMS phishing scheme that targeted citizens’ banking data.

88. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    WhatsApp fraud surge targets vulnerable users in Spain, authorities warn

    Spain warns of WhatsApp scams targeting vulnerable people, featuring fake aid offers, account hijacking, and AI‑driven extortion, urging users to secure accounts and report crimes.

89. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Moldova phone scams drain millions of lei from residents

    Moldovan police warn of phone scams impersonating officials, costing victims over 3.7 million lei in a day, with losses in Chișinău districts and Ceadâr‑Lunga.

90. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Moldova warns of rising phone and digital banking scams targeting citizens

    Moldovan officials warn that scammers posing as bank or postal staff are using phone calls and fake delivery notices to steal SMS codes and personal data, urging citizens not to share such information.

91. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    WhatsApp and SMS scams surge in Spain and Mexico

    WhatsApp and SMS scams targeting families rise in Spain and Mexico, prompting warnings from Kaspersky and a Mexican actress.

92. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Mexico warns of surge in digital banking and bill‑payment scams

    Mexican officials warn of phishing SMS scams and fake utility‑payment sites stealing bank data and money.