Warning Issued to 1.8 Billion iPhone Users About Sophisticated Apple Pay Scam Targeting Financial Security
A significant warning has just been issued to approximately 1.8 billion iPhone users regarding a sophisticated scam that threatens to exploit their financial security. This scam is specifically designed around fake Apple Pay fraud alerts that victims are receiving via text messages, suggesting fraudulent activity on their accounts. The alarming nature of these alerts has been crafted to evoke immediate panic, compelling users to take action that may result in substantial financial losses. The messages typically claim that a fraudulent transaction has occurred and that immediate action is required to safeguard funds. Victims are urged to quickly transfer money to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 15:04 LONDON
NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12M, Identifies 20,000 Victims in Cryptocurrency Fraud
Operation Atlantic was a joint international law enforcement operation led by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) that targeted cryptocurrency and investment scammers exploiting approval phishing techniques. Approval phishing involves deceiving victims into granting criminals access to their cryptocurrency wallets, often resulting in significant financial losses. The operation identified over 20,000 victims across the UK, Canada, and the United States. Among these victims, one from the UK reportedly lost more than £52,000. During the coordinated effort, authorities secured and froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds related to these frauds. Globally, over $45 million in cryptocurrency fraud has... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 13:00 LONDON
California Man Pleads Guilty to $270M Medicaid Fraud Scheme Targeting Prescription Drugs
A California man has pleaded guilty to running a large-scale fraud scheme, submitting nearly $270 million in false claims to California’s Medicaid program over 11 months. The fraudulent claims involved expensive prescription drugs that were often medically unnecessary or not provided to patients at all. This scheme directly exploited taxpayer-funded healthcare resources, undermining the integrity of Medicaid. Federal authorities included this case in a high-profile announcement to demonstrate increasing efforts to dismantle healthcare fraud networks under the Trump administration’s task force initiative. The guilty plea sends a strong warning to others attempting to defraud public programs. This fraud significantly impacts... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Apr 2026 06:51 LONDON
Cambodia's National Assembly passes law to combat cybercrime and scam operations targeting foreigners
Cambodia's National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at combating cybercrime, particularly scam operations that have reportedly defrauded foreigners of billions of dollars. The passage of this legislation comes amid rising pressure for effective measures to combat increasing cybercrimes that threaten the integrity of the nation’s digital environment and economic well-being. Justice Minister Keut Rith announced the approval during a press conference where he highlighted the law's goal to enhance the “cleaning operation” against such illicit activities across the country. The approved law is seen as a critical step toward curtailing the expansive network of scam centres operating within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Apr 2026 20:17 LONDON
