online scams
Coverage of online scams in the Nexus archive.
- InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Cameras across the nation
The article discusses Flock Safety's nationwide surveillance system, which uses cameras to track vehicles and share data with law enforcement without warrants, leading to privacy concerns and false accusations. It also highlights the lack of retirement benefits for police K-9s, cybercrime targeting SNAP benefits, and underreported financial losses from online scams.
- Inside the Secret World of Nigerian Romance Scammers
Last year, Americans lost nearly $1 billion to online scams targeting lonely Westerners. Journalist Carlos Barragán's book 'The Yahoo Boys' examines the lives of Nigerian teen boys and young men involved in these scams.
- Need advice on Tik Tok and e2e apps
A TikTok user engaging with the LGBTQ+ community shares concerns about online interactions, including encounters with scammers, suspicious behavior on WhatsApp, and a Zangi post promoting business growth. They seek advice on balancing safety and authenticity in digital communication.
- Rising Asian cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response
Europeans are losing billions to online scams, with the EU lagging behind the US, UK, and China in addressing Southeast Asian networks linked to these scams.