Internet crimes and scams

‘20 minutes of terror’: AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

AI technology has allowed cybercriminals to steal from people by mimicking loved ones with voice cloning tools.

UN says protecting children online is an ‘urgent priority’

Bereaved parents in London hold portraits of their children who they say died as a result of social media business practices.

Malaysian man to be charged over government official impersonation scam

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Generic photo of an anti-scam public awareness poster displayed in Clementi New Town on Feb 20, 2026.
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Looking for BTS concert tickets? Police warn public against scams ahead of group’s December shows

Following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, the seven-member BTS – widely regarded as the world’s biggest boy band – kicked off their world tour on April 9, 2026.

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

The move to remove the alias option from PayNow won't just combat scams, it may also signal a shift towards a more auditable payments infrastructure.

How about a social media ban for adults instead?

The greatest threats to children online are not children but adult predators and platform executives who have chosen to build environments that prioritise engagement over wellbeing, says the writer.

Malaysian delivery riders trapped in cross-border loan shark web

Syndicates are believed to be exploiting riders’ financial situation by disguising the jobs as normal delivery tasks.

Malaysia considering legal action against Facebook over ‘lack of cooperation’ to address scams

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he would leave it to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to get in touch with the social media giant on the matter.

Google, Meta, TikTok face EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

A Google spokesperson said the company blocks over 99 per cent of violating advertisements before they ever run.

Thai police arrest 11 in scam-linked weapons cache probe

Police initially investigated whether the cache was linked to terrorism but later ruled that out, saying the weapons were tied to scam operations based in neighbouring Cambodia.

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