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The cryptocurrency travel rule, a proposed expansion of the Travel Rule, is a set of requirements that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) must adhere to in order to maintain compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. The FATF is the global intergovernmental money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.  This rule demands that VASPs take …

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Councils in Britain have issued a warning for Britons to be wary of council tax rebate scammers. In an attempt to take advantage of the government’s recent announcement on £150 council tax rebates, scammers have started cold calling households across the UK asking for their bank details. But the Local Government Association warns that these …

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A rise in Instagram impersonation scams is hitting young people in the UK. It’s important to learn how to avoid being a victim and how to change your passwords. You should also be aware of cloned Instagram accounts and paid subscription scams. You should never provide your credit card details to anyone, even if they …

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning citizens about the rise of money recovery scams, where scammers promise to help their victims recover their losses after they pay a fee in advance. ACCC figures show that Australians lost over $270,000 through money recovery scams in the first quarter of 2022 – an increase …

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Deepfake or synthetic media is now threatening businesses, individuals, and governments. Simply put, deepfake is the use of deep learning artificial intelligence to replace the likeness of one individual with another in a digital media item like video, image, voice etc. Deepfakes synthesizes photos, videos, and images of people. Scammers are now taking advantage of …

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There are hundreds of thousands of NHS Test and Trace scams running on the internet – the latest being a fake ‘Omicron’ message which asks people to book a PCR test without paying. The NHS never asks for payment for these tests. This is a common scam that allows conmen to steal bank card details …

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Non-fungible Tokens have been here since 2014. But now they are becoming a popular way to buy and sell digital work online. NFT is a digital asset representing real-world things like music, art, videos, and games. Crypto enthusiasts have spent millions of dollars on NFTs. The value of an NFT depends on how much the …

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Scammers are taking advantage of the crisis in Ukraine  by creating fake charities to divert donations to their pockets. These frauds make it look easy for people to donate money to a legitimate cause. The good news is that millions of people want to help the Ukrainian people, but you can protect yourself from scammers …

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The UK government has changed laws to protect citizens from online scam ads. This new bill is an important step in the fight against common scams, even though experts have been arguing that it is not enough. More legislation is needed, and it is likely that this Bill will be a welcome addition to the …

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The Five Most Common Online Scams in 2022 And How To Avoid Them   Online fraud scams are increasingly common, with scammers taking over $47 billion per year from unsuspecting individuals. Just as the general public becomes aware of one scam, another takes its place. Scams are becoming more convincing, and it’s harder than ever …

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