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Global Banking Scams Surge 65% as SMS Phishing Explodes Tenfold

Banking scams have increased dramatically worldwide, with SMS-based phishing attacks growing by a factor of ten according to new data. The comprehensive report from BioCatch shows organized criminal operations driving a global fraud epidemic affecting millions of consumers across five continents.

Global Banking Scams Reach Crisis Levels

Financial institutions worldwide are facing an unprecedented surge in financial crime, with new data revealing banking scams have increased by 65% globally over the past year. According to reports from behavioral biometrics company BioCatch, the dramatic escalation affects nearly 350 million consumers across five continents and shows no signs of slowing.

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Starlink Satellite Internet Fuels Myanmar Scam Cities: Human Trafficking and Fraud Operations

Myanmar’s border towns have transformed into massive scam factories using Starlink satellite internet to bypass local shutdowns. Thousands of trafficked workers are forced to operate romance scams and crypto frauds targeting victims worldwide.

In the remote border regions of Myanmar, a disturbing technological transformation is underway. What began as isolated criminal operations has evolved into sophisticated scam cities—sprawling compounds housing thousands of trafficked workers forced to operate global fraud schemes. The latest development in this alarming trend involves Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, with evidence suggesting Starlink dishes are providing these criminal enterprises with resilient digital connectivity that bypasses local internet shutdowns and power cuts.

The Rise of Myanmar’s Scam Cities