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Mongolia hit by Traffic Fine / SmartCar Smishing Scam
Global Trends21 Sept 2026

Mongolia hit by Traffic Fine / SmartCar Smishing Scam

Mongolia is seeing a smishing wave that impersonates SmartCar (smartcar.mn). Fake SMS messages claim an unpaid traffic fine, push a 24-hour deadline and a 10× penalty threat, then send victims to https://zqyzn.com/mn/ to steal bank usernames, passwords and OTPs. TV5 Mongolia has marked the message as false information.

TV5 Mongolia; ikon.mn; Read
DigiLocker Kenya project being assisted by India - Hiring Alert
Internship and Job Opportunities21 Sept 2026

DigiLocker Kenya project being assisted by India - Hiring Alert

NeGD under MeitY is hiring for 13 positions across 8 roles on the DigiLocker–Kenya Project — spanning project management, software development, database administration, requirements and risk & compliance. Apply online by 4 October 2026.

Digital India / National e-Governance Division (NeGD)Read
Singapore Police issues alerts on rising Browser Popup based financial scam
Global Trends21 Sept 2026

Singapore Police issues alerts on rising Browser Popup based financial scam

The Singapore Police Force has warned of a renewed phishing scam that uses fake SPF-branded browser pop-ups to claim devices are locked for illegal browsing, then pressure victims into paying purported fines and handing over bank card details.

Singapore Police Force (Public Affairs Department)Read
Pakistan’s NCCIA dismantles Karachi call centre targeting US nationals
Global Trends21 Sept 2026

Pakistan’s NCCIA dismantles Karachi call centre targeting US nationals

NCCIA Karachi has dismantled an international scam call centre at Business Avenue, Shahrah-e-Faisal, arresting 27 suspects — including alleged owners Ali Siddiqui, Fawad Ahmed and Farooq — accused of impersonating US banks and debt-settlement agencies to defraud foreign nationals.

National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), PakistanRead
Ghost Resturant Scam on Swiggy: Indian Police unravel new online scam targeting Axis Bank Card Holders
Cybercrime Trends (News)21 Sept 2026

Ghost Resturant Scam on Swiggy: Indian Police unravel new online scam targeting Axis Bank Card Holders

The accused obtained FSSAI certificates for kitchens that never cooked a meal, self-placed orders from stolen cards, marked them delivered and pocketed Swiggy's settlements — a case that puts merchant-onboarding fraud squarely on the foodtech agenda

Press note, Police Commissionerate GhaziabadRead
India busts Transnational WhatsApp OTP Farming Network Tied to Telegram Investment Frauds, Cambodia Links
Cybercrime Trends (News)20 Sept 2026

India busts Transnational WhatsApp OTP Farming Network Tied to Telegram Investment Frauds, Cambodia Links

Investigators seized 100 mobile handsets, 669 SIM cards, 120 batteries, chargers, a CPU, Wi-Fi router, and other devices while tracing ₹22.30 lakh in suspected fraud proceeds across multiple bank accounts.

Mumbai Police Official X PostRead
Zelle and Apple Gift Cards are used for laundering cybercrime proceeds, India's call centre raid reveals
Global Trends19 Sept 2026

Zelle and Apple Gift Cards are used for laundering cybercrime proceeds, India's call centre raid reveals

Delhi Police announced the arrest of 23 people running illegal international call centers in West Delhi that impersonated Apple and Microsoft tech support to scam victims in the USA and Canada using social engineering.

Press Brief, Delhi PoliceRead
How a "Laptop Farm" Works - advisory issued by Japan against North Korean group WaterPlum
Cybersecurity19 Sept 2026

How a "Laptop Farm" Works - advisory issued by Japan against North Korean group WaterPlum

A laptop farm is not a hacking exploit. It is physical infrastructure designed to hide where the keyboard actually is.

https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/cyber/koho/caution/caution20260918.htmlRead
How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Oman (2026)
Cybercrime Help18 Sept 2026

How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Oman (2026)

Scammed or hacked in Oman? Who to call (9999, cyber-extortion 80077444), how to file a complaint with the ROP and report to OCERT, and how to try to get your money back.

Ministry of Cyber AffairsRead
How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Finland (2026)
Cybercrime Help18 Sept 2026

How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Finland (2026)

Scammed or hacked in Finland? Who to call (112, police helpline 0295 419 800), how to report to the police and NCSC-FI, and how to try to get your money back.

Ministry of Cyber AffairsRead
How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Kuwait (2026)
Cybercrime Help18 Sept 2026

How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Kuwait (2026)

Scammed or hacked in Kuwait? Who to contact (MOI cybercrime, CITRA Sahel app), how to report scam calls and links, and how to try to get your money back.

Ministry of Cyber AffairsRead
How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Morocco (2026)
Cybercrime Help18 Sept 2026

How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Morocco (2026)

Scammed or hacked in Morocco? Who to call (police 19), how to report online fraud on the DGSN E-Blagh platform and to maCERT, and how to try to get your money back.

Ministry of Cyber AffairsRead