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consumer protection

Swiss travellers warned about fake cheap train-ticket offers

A new scam is targeting people with advertisements for unusually cheap Swiss public transport tickets. The story will provide practical guidance on recognising fraudulent offers and protecting payment and personal details.

16 days ago · 1 source

Swiss travellers warned about fake cheap train-ticket offers

cybersecurity

Fake-authority scams plunge after Swiss caller-ID crackdown

Reports of scams impersonating Swiss police and other authorities fell by 75% after Switzerland introduced caller-identification measures for spoofed numbers from abroad. Cybersecurity officials nevertheless warn that AI is making fraud more targeted and convincing.

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Fake-authority scams plunge after Swiss caller-ID crackdown

cybersecurity

Fake authority scam calls fall sharply, but Swiss cyber threat remains high

Reports of scam calls impersonating Swiss police and other authorities have fallen by 75% since the introduction of measures identifying calls from abroad that spoof Swiss numbers. The Federal Office for Cyber Security nevertheless warns that artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly personalised attacks.

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Fake authority scam calls fall sharply, but Swiss cyber threat remains high

consumer rights

Swiss Consumers Hit by Surge in Deceptive 'Dropshipping' Scams, Watchdog Warns

A Swiss consumer protection group has recorded over 1,500 complaints related to dropshipping, where online stores sell and ship low-quality goods directly from abroad without holding any stock. The report highlights the difficulty customers face in getting refunds and the deceptive tactics some sellers use.

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