O’Smach Casino, a compound at the Chong Chom O’Smach border crossing that authorities say was used for scam operations on March 12, 2026 in Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) Capitol Hill wants to know if executive branch, foreign allies coordinated enough to combat scams A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing explored how 13 federal agencies and myriad foreign governments are wrestling with the problem. Aug 6, 2026 By Tim Starks
The sun flares over the headquarters of the U.S. Treasury on Jan. 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Treasury Department targets Southeast Asia scam hubs with sanctions Cybercrime hubs in Southeast Asia scammed Americans out of at least $10 billion last year, a 66% increase from 2023, officials said. Sep 8, 2025 By Matt Kapko