‘Scambaiting’: why the vigilantes fighting online fraudsters may do more harm than good: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: ‘Scambaiting’: why the vigilantes fighting online fraudsters may do more harm than good: The scambaiting community aims to disrupt online scammers – but some of their activity is ethically troubling.: “Fraud” – BingNews EFCC arrests two for ‘N768.5 million fraud’: Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of Economic […]


Children’s cancer charity founder jailed for defrauding more than £200k from organisation: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Children’s cancer charity founder jailed for defrauding more than £200k from organisation: Colin Nesbitt, 60, founded Little Heroes Cancer Trust to provide toys to children being treated for cancer in hospital after his own grandson fell ill with the disease.: “Fraud” – BingNews Eddie Marsan canoes down a […]


‘Be smarter than a scammer’: Banks warn public vs fraudulent emails, SMS anew: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: ‘Be smarter than a scammer’: Banks warn public vs fraudulent emails, SMS anew: Always verify first if it is legitimate. Never click links embedded in emails claiming you can cancel a transaction. These are phishing links,” it said. A study by a cybersecurity firm previously …: “Phishing” – […]


More than S$201 million cheated in top 10 scam types last year: Police | Video: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: More than S1 million cheated in top 10 scam types last year: Police | Video: More than S$ 201 million was cheated in the top 10 scam types last year, with the total number of reported scam cases increasing to more than 15,700 cases in 2020. Among the top […]


David Staveley, who allegedly faked his own death, indicted on conspiracy charges to steal more than $500,000 from Paycheck Protection Program: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: David Staveley, who allegedly faked his own death, indicted on conspiracy charges to steal more than 0,000 from Paycheck Protection Program: David Staveley, who authorities say faked his own death after being charged and arraigned for the allegations, was indicted on three counts of bank fraud and one […]


Lawsuit claims Michigan risks fraud, as county has more registered voters than people who can vote: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Lawsuit claims Michigan risks fraud, as county has more registered voters than people who can vote: Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater, and other officials, claiming that in at least 16 Michigan counties voter rolls have not been properly maintained, and that this leaves them vulnerable to …: […]


Editorial: Republicans would rather undermine California’s elections than honorably take their lumps: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Editorial: Republicans would rather undermine California’s elections than honorably take their lumps: The real reason the GOP is challenging Newsom’s vote-by-mail order is to cast doubt on election results they don’t like. And there will be plenty in California.: “Fraud” – BingNews Revolut customers warned of targeted scam […]


Hollywood exec pocketed more than $1.7M in coronavirus PPP funds, authorities say: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Hollywood exec pocketed more than .7M in coronavirus PPP funds, authorities say: A former Hollywood studio executive has been charged with pocketing more than $ 1.7 million in coronavirus relief funds and using the money to pay off his credit card debt and other personal expenses, …: “Fraud” – BingNews Undercover agents enforcing […]


LPD: Man out more than $700 in gift card scam: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: LPD: Man out more than 0 in gift card scam: The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a recent fraud case involving gift cards that left a man out $ 700.: “Fraud” – BingNews Kewaunee woman charged with tax fraud for income allegedly embezzled from a Kiel company: Karen […]


Sweetheart scams are more prevalent than you think. Here's how to spot the fraudsters.: News

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Sweetheart scams are more prevalent than you think. Here's how to spot the fraudsters.: SAN ANTONIO — In 2018, more than $ 143 million was taken from people across the U.S. in what law enforcement calls "romance" or "sweetheart" …: Google Alert – fraudsters Romance scam: An elderly widower […]