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The U.S. District of Columbia’s Scam Center Task Force, the FBI’s field office in Honolulu and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska made a trip to Madagascar in August to review electronic devices seized from scam compounds. (Getty Images)

Prosecutors charge Madagascar scammers in NFT-stealing scheme based on fake online dating profiles

The scammers affected approximately 800 victims and led to losses of more than half a million dollars, the Justice Department said.
Authorities shut down LeakBase and seized its database and domains. A seizure notice is displayed on the site March 4, 2026. (Department of Justice)
Authorities shut down LeakBase and seized its database and domains. A seizure notice is displayed on the site March 4, 2026. (Department of Justice)

Authorities from 14 countries shut down major cybercrime forum LeakBase

The marketplace was one of the world’s largest hubs for cybercrime with more than 142,000 members. Officials identified and arrested multiple suspects after seizing the site’s database.
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