Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Ads.cert is the digital media's latest effort to combat fraud: The digital ad industry's ads.txt effort to root out certain types of programmatic ad fraud, like domain spoofing, has shown to be effective at ensuring …: Google Alert – Fraud
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's latest movie is conquering China — but box-office fraud could mean …: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's latest film "Skyscraper" has topped China's box office, but rampant fraud could mean many ticket sales are missing.: Google Alert – Fraud
BitFunder Founder Pleads Guilty to Charges of Fraud and Obstruction of Justice: The operator of now defunct Bitcoin (BTC) stock exchange BitFunder has pleaded guilty to federal charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud …: Google Alert – Fraud
'Vomit fraud' could make your Uber trip expensive: The trip could turn out to be expensive — not just for the distance but for a type of fraud that is on the rise. It's called “vomit fraud,” a scam repeatedly …: Google Alert – Fraud
Coalition launches NDIS fraud taskforce to deter 'organised crime': The federal government has established a taskforce to crack down on fraud in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that organised crime …: Google Alert – Fraud
NDIS fraud squad will investigate organised crime groups trying to cash in on disability support: A fraud squad of 100 officers is being created to catch people ripping off the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).: Google Alert – Fraud
'Vomit fraud' is yet another reason to avoid Uber: Uber's permanent damage control team, fresh off dealing with some industrial espionage, lawsuits, and a fatal self-driving car, have a fun new …: Google Alert – Fraud
'Vomit fraud' is the latest scam from shady Uber drivers: "lol vomit fraud is the oldest trick in my book," one Redditor — with a history of ride-hail related posts — wrote in r/uberdrivers. "I've successfully done it …: Google Alert – Fraud
Federal judge delays Paul Manafort's fraud trial: WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Alexandria, Va., has delayed the trial of Paul Manafort on bank and tax fraud charges until July 31. Manafort …: Google Alert – Fraud
Former clerk of courts charged with fraud: A former Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts was indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts of mail and wire fraud, and manufacturing records to …: Google Alert – Fraud