threat-intel LLM-Based Social Engineering Scams OpenAI successfully disrupted a sophisticated social engineering operation originating in Cambodia, which was leveraging large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to conduct a wide range of scams, including romance scams, investment fraud, and impersonation of law enforcement. The group’s tactics involved creating elab… Schneier on Security · 3d ago High KHllmsocial engineeringscam
threat-intel Indian man who fled US arrested on charges he helped scammers siphon $7.5 million from the elderly An Indian man, Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, has been arrested on charges of aiding overseas cyberscammers who defrauded elderly New Yorkers out of $7.5 million. Goswami acted as a money mule, receiving instructions and tran… The Record · 6d ago High INCAUSmoney mulescamcybercrime
threat-intel 84 000 élèves visés par une fraude aux frais scolaires A coordinated phishing campaign targeting 84,000 students at Aix-Marseille University mimics previous scams originating from the Université Bretagne Sud, demanding €450 under the guise of school fees. Despite the univers… ZATAZ · Aug 23, 2026 Medium phishingscamstudent
threat-intel State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly raised the issue of Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with senior officials. State Department officials have revealed that Chin… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 High CHCALAcybercrimescamtransnational crime
threat-intel OpenAI Disrupts Poipet Scam Network Using ChatGPT Across Multiple Fraud Schemes OpenAI disrupted a large-scale scam network originating from Cambodia, utilizing its ChatGPT AI chatbot to facilitate a wide range of fraudulent schemes, including investment scams, romance scams, and impersonating law e… The Hacker News · Aug 5, 2026 High KHaiscamcybercrime
threat-intel OpenAI: Cambodian scam centers used ChatGPT to lure Indian nationals, conduct investment fraud OpenAI has disrupted a network of scam centers in Cambodia that were using ChatGPT to facilitate investment fraud targeting Indian nationals. The scammers leveraged the AI chatbot for a wide range of tasks, including cre… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High CACHUGaiscamcybercrime
threat-intel Fake IRS letters target cryptocurrency holders Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick cryptocurrency holders into visiting fake websites designed to steal their personal information and digital assets. The IRS does not operate a Digital Asset Compliance Portal,… Graham Cluley · Aug 4, 2026 High HOROphishingcryptocurrencyfraud
threat-intel Dutch police dismantle global crypto investment scam, arrest alleged mastermind Dutch police have dismantled a global cryptocurrency investment scam involving over 700 employees operating from dozens of call centers across multiple countries. The operation, led by a ‘well-known hacker’ with Israeli… The Record · Jul 15, 2026 High NEPOBEcryptocurrencyfraudscam
threat-intel Cash App owner to pay $45 million to settle allegations of lax security Block, Inc. (Cash App's parent company) will pay $45 million to settle allegations of misleading users about Cash App's security and failing to adequately protect them from fraud. The settlement stems from a lack of prop… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 Medium securityfraudmisleading
threat-intel 236,000 DCloud Uni-App Sites Used in Crypto Scams, Phishing, and Wallet Drainers A report by Infoblox has identified over 236,000 websites utilizing the DCloud Uni-App framework, many of which are being exploited for cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, and wallet draining operations. These sites,… The Hacker News · Jun 29, 2026 High ARUSGBscamphishingcrypto
threat-intel Local Police Collusion Hampers Crackdown on Asian Scam Centers This article reports on the ongoing challenge of combating cybercrime, specifically online scams, centered in Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Despite international pressure and arrest… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High KHUSCNcybercrimescamcorruption
threat-intel DoJ Seizes Huione Cloud Account Tied to Cyber Scam Money Laundering The U.S. Department of Justice seized a cloud computing account belonging to HuiOne Group subsidiaries, following an investigation into their role in facilitating cryptocurrency-based cyber scams and money laundering ope… The Hacker News · Jun 24, 2026 Critical CACHUScryptocurrencyfraudmoney laundering
threat-intel India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears India temporarily blocked access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns about cheating during a nationwide rerun of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam. Authorities cited instances of scammers using Telegram to dist… The Record · Jun 16, 2026 Medium INtelegramexamcheating
threat-intel DoJ Disrupts Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks, Freezes $3.8 Million in Assets The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with numerous international law enforcement agencies and private sector companies, disrupted a network of cybercrime groups operating out of Southeast Asia that were defra… The Hacker News · Jun 4, 2026 High USTHAUcryptocurrencyfraudscam
threat-intel Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls Google is launching a new Android security feature, "fake call detection," to combat increasingly sophisticated scams utilizing AI-generated deepfake calls. The system works by verifying call authenticity in real-time, a… BleepingComputer · Jun 3, 2026 High USdeepfakeaiscam
threat-intel Two Americans plead guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers Two American men, Adam Young and Harrison Gevirtz, have pleaded guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers. They operated a U.S.-based tech firm, C.A. Cloud Attribution, providing services like call routin… The Record · May 21, 2026 High USINTNscamfraudtelemarketing
threat-intel Unplug your way to better code This article from Cisco Talos discusses a shift in threat intelligence strategy, focusing on tracking phone numbers used in sophisticated scam campaigns. Attackers are increasingly utilizing API-driven VoIP numbers for T… Cisco Talos · May 7, 2026 Medium voipscamphone numbers
malware Fake call logs, real payments: How CallPhantom tricks Android users This report details a widespread Android scam, dubbed CallPhantom, where fraudulent apps masquerading as call log retrieval services tricked users into paying for randomly generated data. Twenty-eight apps, collectively… WeLiveSecurity · May 7, 2026 Medium INscamfraudandroid
threat-intel Insights into the clustering and reuse of phone numbers in scam emails This article details Cisco Talos’s intelligence gathering on the increasing use of phone numbers in scam email campaigns. Attackers are leveraging API-driven VoIP providers like Sinch and Twilio to operate high-volume, d… Cisco Talos · May 6, 2026 High USUKvoipscamphishing
threat-intel Websites with an undefined trust level: avoiding the trap This Securelist article discusses the growing threat of websites with an "undefined trust level," which are not traditional phishing sites but still pose significant risks to users. These sites, often mimicking legitimat… Securelist · May 6, 2026 Medium AFLARUscamfraudonline scams
