Police alerts regarding online fraud increased by 50% in one year
Interpol states that this crime is among the top global criminal threats.
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Interpol states that this crime is among the top global criminal threats.

This week's 'Doa a Quem Doer' exposes two online scams: orders that are never delivered and a fake fundraising appeal.

Third part of ‘Doa a Quem Doer’ for this Friday, March 13, 2026.

This week's 'Doa a Quem Doer' exposes two internet scams: orders that are never delivered and a fake fundraising appeal.

One victim filed a complaint before paying. Another transferred €4,600 to a fake police officer he met online.

The woman told investigators that her son lost the money he had paid to buy an item through Facebook.
