Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Why Southeast Asia's online scam industry is so hard to shut down

Despite high-profile arrests, dismantling the industry is tough, but activists say arrests are crucial to stopping these ...
The Christian Science Monitor

How an influencer’s unverified report on Minnesota fraud sparked White House action

Spurred by a citizen reporter’s video alleging fraud in Minnesota, the White House launched big federal penalties despite ...

‘They know where to go’: Authorities warn of donation scam draining thousands from Nashville shoppers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are warning the public of a scam targeting shoppers across Davidson County. According ...

Election Deniers Think the Venezuela Attack Is All About 2020

Conspiracy theorists claim the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is proof that the Venezuelan government rigged ...

Inside the Dream House Scam that Lured Texas Homeowners — and Why It Worked

A Texas couple recently admitted to conspiring to defraud customers out of nearly $5 million through a home improvement ...