BBC Headlines • April 18, 2026 23:02

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

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Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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How scammers target grieving victims through online games

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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

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How scammers target grieving victims through online games

Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.