Prince George Police Warn Against Viral Social Media Scams Exploiting Lost Pet or Child Posts
Authorities in Prince George, British Columbia, have alerted the public to beware of a growing social media scam involving 'heartbreaker' bait-and-switch posts. These initially appeal for help in locating lost pets or children, prompting users to share widely in hopes of spreading urgent information. However, once shared, the original posts are altered to promote fake rental listings, fraudulent contests, or other deceptive schemes, often promising monetary rewards. This tactic exploits the emotional response and trust of social media users, putting their friends and family at risk when the altered posts appear on their timelines. The scam threatens to erode public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 08:18
UK sanctions crypto network linked to Southeast Asia scam centres defrauding British victims
The UK has imposed sanctions on a cryptocurrency network that enables the illegal sale of stolen personal data used by scam centres across Southeast Asia. These centres employ trafficked foreign nationals forced to run large-scale online fraud operations targeting victims globally, including thousands of British citizens. Many trafficked individuals are lured with promises of legitimate employment but end up trapped in compound-style settings where they are coerced to commit scams under threat of violence. These operations use sophisticated tactics like fake romantic relationships to defraud victims. This action follows coordinated international efforts to dismantle the network and protect vulnerable victims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Mar 2026 14:30
