Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Benny The Butcher and Harry Fraud share new album ‘The Plugs I Met 2’: Unlike the first volume of ‘The Plugs I Met’ which had Alchemist, Daringer and a number of others handling the beats, the sequel to the Griselda rapper’s 2019 project is produced entirely by New …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Bexley: Warning over Census fraudsters threatening fines: Trading Standards has issued a warning following reports of fraudsters taking advantage of the upcoming Census to trick people into giving …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Police warning over new phone scams in Cirencester: GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police have issued a warning about a new scam, in which fraudsters are targeting victims in phone calls where they claim to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraudsters claiming to be police officers phone homes in Stroud: If you believe you are being targeted by a scammer hang up the phone and use a different phone line to call Action Fraud or the police, as scammers have a way to stay on the line and will pretend to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘It makes me so mad’ – elderly woman helps police after attempted scam: “Courier fraud is an abhorrent scam which sees fraudsters targeting some of the most vulnerable and isolated in our communities. “Thankfully, when Jacqueline answered the phone, she recognised the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Worcester garage fraudster used stolen bank card five times: A WOMAN has been spared jail after using a bank card stolen in a burglary. Catherine Eaves admitted fraud by false representation after using the card five times at Commandery Service Station, Bath …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Police warning over new phone scams in Gloucestershire: Police have had several reports in Stroud, Cirencester and Gloucester over recent days and are asking people to warn elderly or vulnerable family and friends.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Law firms prepare claims for Credit Suisse’s Greensill investors: Investors in Credit Suisse’s Greensill-backed supply-chain funds have enlisted law firms in Zurich and London to initiate claims against the Swiss lender to recover potential losses. More than 1,000 …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Flanders cracks down on social housing fraud: Flanders is cracking down on social housing fraud after finding evidence that some families utilising the Belgian benefits actually own homes abroad. Social housing is intended for low income families …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Police warn over scam targeting sellers on Gumtree, Facebook and eBay: Police are investigating 33 separate Action Fraud reports from February alone in the West Midlands, with residents losing a total of £171k. DC Edward Spokes, from the Economic Crime Unit, said: “The …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not offer to deposit a check into your account if requested by an unknown individual. The individual may claim they do not have an account and offer a sob story. You are financially responsible for all Items deposited into your account. Do not provide your account log on credentials to anyone. If you do, they can deposit stolen or counterfeit checks into your account. The Bank will hold you financially responsible.