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AI increasingly used for sextortion, scams and child abuse, says senior UK police chief

The fast-developing technology is providing opportunities in ‘any crime type’ – and police must ‘move fast’ to catch up. . Paedophiles, scammers, hackers and criminals of all kinds are increasingly ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

Head of Anglican Church resigns over handling of child abuse

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned after a review found he and other Anglican Church leaders covered up "prolific and abhorrent" abuse of boys and young men.

Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has resigned as the head of the Anglican Church over his handling of child abuse cases apparently perpetrated by a British lawyer who helped lead ...

Top official in Anglican Communion resigns over handling of child abuse

One of the world's most prominent religious leaders has resigned after not reporting cases of suspected child abuse to police. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is the top official in the ...

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK

Judge rules in landmark case involving deepfake sexual abuse material

Business - Financial Times - October 28

British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery

A British man who used artificial intelligence to create images of child abuse was sent to prison for 18 years

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope Francis’ child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sex abuse crisis

World - ABC News - October 29

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

World - Yahoo News - November 14

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.

Trump's education pick Linda McMahon accused of negligence in WWE child sexual abuse lawsuit

President-elect Trump’s pick for Education secretary, Linda McMahon, is at a center of the lawsuit regarding child sexual abuse while she was in charge of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.

Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer. Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters who stole more than ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

The Instagrammer admits obstructing a police investigation into an alleged £3.5m fraud.

Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.

Innocent man's identity used to scam football fans

Richard Russell was named on official documents as the boss of the online ticketing site.

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

Banks and regulators warn of rise in ‘quishing’ QR code scams

HSBC, Santander and the US Federal Trade Commission concerned over email attacks that bypass cyber-defences

Business - Financial Times - October 27

‘Grate Cheese Robbery’ Scams Company Out of 22 Tons of Cheddar

Neal’s Yard, a leading cheese retailer in London, said that a shipment of 22 metric tons of rare Cheddar had disappeared in the con.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity firm BioCatch says

Banks are under pressure to kick criminals off their platforms and compensate more victims as regulators and lawmakers focus on the harm done by digital scams.

Business - CNBC - November 13

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

Alleged criminal ring is the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in country’s history, according to police. South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320bn won ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.

By tackling waste and protecting taxpayer resources, this administration could rebuild public trust while saving hundreds of billions of dollars.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

'You are under digital arrest': Inside a scam looting millions from Indians

Indians are being stripped of their life savings by savvy scammers putting them under "digital arrest".

An Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she's the victim of a romance scam

An Australian accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase has appeared in a Japanese court nearly two years after her arrest and said she was tricked into carrying them as part of an online ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Thinking of getting a dog? Here's how to avoid falling for a puppy scam

The Better Business Bureau reported 2,500 pet scams in 2023. Brandi Munden from the American Kennel Club joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how to identify a legitimate breeder and avoid scams.

Latest in Scams Child Abuse

AI increasingly used for sextortion, scams and child abuse, says senior UK police chief

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

Head of Anglican Church resigns over handling of child abuse

Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling

Top official in Anglican Communion resigns over handling of child abuse

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK

British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

Trump's education pick Linda McMahon accused of negligence in WWE child sexual abuse lawsuit

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Innocent man's identity used to scam football fans

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

Child killed by falling tree branch

Banks and regulators warn of rise in ‘quishing’ QR code scams

‘Grate Cheese Robbery’ Scams Company Out of 22 Tons of Cheddar

Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity firm BioCatch says

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.

'You are under digital arrest': Inside a scam looting millions from Indians

An Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she's the victim of a romance scam

Thinking of getting a dog? Here's how to avoid falling for a puppy scam

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