Europol op shutters 12 scam call centers and cuffs 21 suspected fraudsters

May 3, 2024 at 01:44AM Europol’s “Pandora” operation led to the shutdown of 12 phone scam centers and the arrest of 21 suspects. The network made thousands of daily scam calls, including fake police, investment, and romance scams. Thanks to a bank teller in Germany, investigators intercepted over 1.3 million scam conversations, ultimately saving victims … Read more

India targets Microsoft, Amazon tech support scammers in nationwide crackdown

October 19, 2023 at 01:28PM India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids on 76 locations as part of Operation Chakra-II to crack down on cybercrime operations involved in tech support scams and cryptocurrency fraud. The raids resulted in the seizure of mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and the freezing of bank accounts. The CBI … Read more