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Missoula sheriff warns of jury duty scam calls

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) issued a scam alert about calls from someone claiming to be “Lieutenant Murray Pierce” and saying there was an arrest warrant for missed jury service. The sheriff’s office reported the calls came from 406-215-4634. It said the number

Cambodia deports more than 600 Thais linked to cyberscams: minister

Cambodia deports more than 600 Thais linked to cyberscams: minister

Cambodia deported more than 600 Thais allegedly involved in online scams on Thursday, the information minister said, part of a crackdown against the multibillion-dollar illicit industry that has ballooned in the country in recent years. Cambodia has emerged as a hub for crime syndicates running fake romantic relationship and

Madison County warns residents about permit payment scam

Madison County warns residents about permit payment scam

VIRGINIA CITY, Mont. — The Madison County Sheriff's Office warned residents that the FBI had flagged a phishing scam involving people posing as local government officials to collect fake planning and zoning permit payments. The sheriff's office said the scam had been reported across the country and

FBI finds Americans lose billions to cryptocurrency scams

(The Center Square) – Americans lost more than $20 billion to cryptocurrency and other online scams in 2025, a 26% increase over the year before, according to the latest figures from the FBI. Online fraud is rising fast. Scams that use cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence are getting smarter. This makes it

Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law

Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law

Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in Cambodia could face life in prison after the Senate approved a new law on Friday targeting criminals involved in the multi-billion-dollar illicit industry. The Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running fake romantic relationship and cryptocurrency investment schemes

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

HELENA, Mont. — City officials are sounding the alarm about a text message scam making the rounds in Helena. According to a Facebook post from the City of Helena, scammers have been texting residents claiming they owe money for unpaid parking tickets. The fraudulent messages demand immediate payment and even reference

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to one. Fraudsters wiped out his entire portfolio last year -- a total loss of around US$120,000 or US$