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Thailand cuts power supplies to Myanmar border towns in effort to curb scam rings

Thailand on Wednesday cut off power supplies to areas in Myanmar where scam networks operate, following a public outcry demanding government action to tackle the problem

ABC News - 14h

How to protect yourself from scams: six easy ways to stay safe

Whether on social media, online shopping or fielding calls, there is plenty you can do to cut the risk of being caught out. Meet the ‘AI granny’ driving scammers up the wall There are lots of ...

The Guardian - 19h

‘He spent thousands’: how a bank team tries to rescue scam victims

Santander’s specialist squad aims to save customers from the grips of fraudsters offering romance and more. A widowed pensioner is on the end of the phone and he’s flustered. He’s expecting his ...

The Guardian - 4d

Gatland's Wales aim for Six Nations lift in France

As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

BBC News - 5d

Tax scams: What to watch for in 2025

Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.

CBS News - Jan. 28

Will DeepSeek deep-six Trump’s Stargate AI dreams?

Trump’s $500 billion AI project is smoke and mirrors — and bad economics. China’s AI thunderbolt doesn’t help.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations

Which new or returning names could make their mark on the 2025 Six Nations tournament?

BBC News - Jan. 28

'That was terrible!' - Six Nations captains take on reactions challenge

The captains of the Six Nations teams take on BBC Sport's reactions challenge, with some faring much better than others.

BBC News - Jan. 28

Will Ireland achieve first Six Nations three-peat?

Ireland are widely considered to be the Six Nations favourites once again but there is plenty for the side to sort out before they can think about celebrations on 15 March.

BBC News - Jan. 28

China detains suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks

Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in Myanmar

ABC News - Jan. 27

Spurs' Solanke out six weeks with knee injury

Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke is likely to be out for around six weeks because of a knee injury, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou said Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 24

China Pushes Neighboring Countries to Rein In Scams After Rare Public Outcry

The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 23

Police end probe into teen's six-year disappearance

A police investigation into how Alex Batty vanished in 2017 before being found in France has ended.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Six Trump executive orders to watch

Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines

England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue. It has taken 25 years for the Six Nations launch to come to Italy but rugby’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

England can beat everyone in Six Nations - Itoje

Captain Maro Itoje says England can shrug off their poor recent form and deliver a surprise Six Nations Grand Slam.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Romance scam "money mules" sentenced in case that ended with death

Three Chicago-area residents were charged in connection with moving more than $3.5 million for an overseas-based romance scam network.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Scotland captain Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations

Influential centre Sione Tuipulotu is ruled out of the Six Nations because of the pectoral injury he picked up in training.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Six-figure payout over charity cyclist killing

Tony Parsons, 63, was killed by a drink driver who later hid his body in a shallow grave on a remote Scottish estate.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Want to Avoid AI Scams? Try These Tips From Our Experts

If you missed the recent live, subscriber-only Q&A about money and AI scams with WIRED’s advice columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.

Wired - Jan. 18

Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words

Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewals

NBC News - Jan. 18

Thailand Prime Minster receives scam call using the voice of another world leader

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was nearly tricked by a scam caller posing as another world leader.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Brad Pitt's team reminds fans he's not on social media after a woman gets big-time scammed

Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned out of $800,000 by scammers posing as the A-list actor.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17

Poppy Playtime Dev Sues Google Over Counterfeit "Scam" Versions Of Its Games

Mob Entertainment--the development studio behind the jumpscare-heavy survival horror game known as Poppy Playtime --is suing Google over what it calls "scam" games that are ripping off the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Six Of The NHL's Newest Stars Emerge

The Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Utah Hockey Club are some NHL squads seeing promising players have breakout campaigns. And how about Dylan Holloway?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Stoic Borthwick aims for Six Nations sweep

England coach Steve Borthwick says the RFU have set him no specific targets for the forthcoming Six Nations campaign, but he wants to win every game.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt

A French woman who thought she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt handed over $855,000 to scammers who used an AI version of the actor to dupe her.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.

ABC News - Jan. 13

WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 13

How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams

Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting

Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Know the six P's of preparedness if you have to evacuate

If your home is at risk, heed evacuation warnings, prepare and remember the six P's of evacuating – a checklist list of the necessities you should pack.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents

Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking

ABC News - Jan. 8

England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations

England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave

With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike

Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Game Pass Dumps These Six Games Very Soon

It's time to go As it does at least one per month, Microsoft is dumping more games from the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2025. The first set of removals for the month have now been ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

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