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    Scam AlertsSep 9, 2026 · 7 read

    DAO1 Fraud: FSCA Warning and How to Recover (2026)

    South Africa's FSCA has issued a securities fraud warning against DAO1. The scheme, linked to convicted fraudster Josip Heit, has now rebranded as APTM DAO and continues soliciting funds.

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    Scam AlertsSep 1, 2026 · 8 read

    Aurum Foundation Fraud: UK, ASIC, and 9 Regulators Have Warned Victims. What Happens Now (2026)

    Aurum Foundation collapsed, then tried to sell your investor data to Tag Markets for $5 million. That deal has now fallen apart. Here is what victims need to know.

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    Scam AlertsAug 25, 2026 · 7 read

    QNet Nigeria: Human Trafficking Victims Rescued and What Victims Can Do (2026)

    42 victims were rescued in Nigeria after a criminal syndicate used fake overseas job offers to lure people into QNet recruitment. Here is what affected people need to know.

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