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Interpol Arrests Almost 4,000 People in Crackdown on International Online Scams
Police around the world have arrested 3,950 people and seized assets totaling $US257 million in a coordinated effort to crack down on online scams, according to a news release Thursday from Interpol. Dubbed Operation First Light 2024, the scammers engaged in a variety of online crimes, including phishing, investment fraud, taking in money from fake…
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7 Ways Evolution Really Nailed Animal Camouflage
A paramount rule of the animal kingdom is not to be seen unless you want to be. It goes for predators as much as prey: going unnoticed means surviving longer, either because it allows you to catch food or keeps you from becoming it. Here are some of the more creative ways that natural selection…
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INTERPOL Arrests 3,500 Suspects in Sweeping Cybercrime Operation
The agency made thousands of arrests and seized $US300 million related to cybercrime.
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Microsoft, Amazon Help India Law Enforcement Bust Call Centre Fraudsters
Calling up an IT department for help can be a frustrating experience—the only thing more frustrating is getting scammed out of money. Microsoft, Amazon, and Indian law enforcement identified a potential fraud ring with a ton of tech confiscated during searches in the country. Microsoft announced the collaboration in a blog post. The tech company…