2 million accounts removed this year: How Facebook-parent Meta is fighting against pig butchering scam – Times of India

Facebook-parent Meta has taken down over two million accounts connected to scam centres across Southeast Asia and the Middle East this year. These accounts were linked to criminal organisations that employ tactics like “pig butchering” to deceive people globally through various platforms, including messaging apps, dating sites, social media, and crypto apps. Meta is actively…

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Elderly woman loses Rs 50,000 in money transfer scam: What is this online scam targeting senior citizens and how to stay safe – Times of India

Recently, a senior citizen from Noida, in her 60s, was recently targeted by a money transfer scam. The scammer, posing as a client of her husband, convinced her to transfer nearly Rs 50,000. Trusting the caller’s familiarity with her husband’s name, she proceeded with the transfers. However, before she could realise the scam, the transaction…

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