Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Armed police were called out to fight between homeless people in Newcastle city centre underpass: Martyn Jordan was found with a machete or meat cleaver in his waistband in an underpass when a fight broke out …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Ex-Rangers exec Charles Green expects criminal case against Lord Advocate over malicious prosecutions: FORMER Rangers chief executive Charles Green has said he expects to see criminal charges laid against Scotland’s most senior law …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick: The majority of “smishing” fraud attempts have come through the blitz of parcel delivery texts sent out during the Covid crisis. Millions of mobile users have received the texts that claim a small …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Belarusian man sentenced after trying to cut own throat…: A Belarusian man who tried to cut his own throat during a court hearing in June was sentenced to 8-1/2 years in prison after his …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fake parcel delivery text messages on the rise: Parcel and package delivery scams are now the most prevalent type of con-trick used to target consumers. Criminals are sending fake messages using a ‘smishing’ technique that impersonates trusted …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Online Safety Bill overlooks paid-for advertising that promotes investment fraud: Investment scams are almost exclusively pitched online to unwary inexperienced victims, frequently in the form of advertising, although the victim may not recognise the “too good to be true” …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Instagram fraudster who sells victims’ bank details and ‘how-to’ guides for other criminals for as little as £100 is unmasked by BBC Panorama as a London university student: Hunting the Social Media Fraudsters, which airs at 19:35pm on Monday, Kafui Okpattah investigates a new type of social media influencer who promotes fraud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
David Dickinson’s years of ‘fear and despair’ in prison before Real Deal breakthrough: DAVID DICKINSON suffered years of “fear and despair” in prison before he found success with shows like Dickinson’s Real Deal, unearthed accounts show.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Warning issued to all drivers in the UK with Facebook and WhatsApp: All drivers in the UK with Facebook and WhatsApp have been issued a warning. An increasing number of scammers have been using the social media platforms to try to steal innocent victims’ cash. The …: “Fraud” – BingNews
COVID-19: Faith healer appears in court charged with selling fake coronavirus cure: Bishop Climate Wiseman is said to have marketed the mixture of cedarwood and hyssop to protect users from coronavirus amid claims it could be used to “treat, prevent, protect against or cure” …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: When leaving bars or restaurants late at night do not accept a ride from a person who purports to be employed by a well-known private car service or transportation network company unless you initiated the call for service. In the past, fraudsters have driven students to secluded areas and robbed them. In other cases intoxicated customers were driven to ATM machines and forced to withdraw funds from their accounts.