Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Beware of clicking on unverified links: police: “A fraudster, pretending to be a relative currently being treated at hospital for COVID-19, calls the victim and asks them to pay for the cost of the medical …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Jourdan Vian: Be wary of scammers taking advantage of COVID-19 fears: Particularly disgusting fraudsters are preying on people's financial fears as people can't work due to the coronavirus. "The FCC is aware of robocall …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Contactless payment limit will increase to €50 next week, as cash transactions drop by 20%: Hayes said in the current environment “the fraudsters still exist” and are trying to scam people. He said banks have been getting calls from people who …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Love In The Time Of Corona: According to The Guardian, since the outbreak began, nearly a million British Pounds has been lost to fraudsters and scammers. These criminals prey …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Diary of the Crowned Plague: The number of criminals, thieves, fraudsters and liars who have spoken about their American Orthodoxy has been extremely high. Same as the …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Delhi Police issue advisory to discourage fraudulence during lockdown: The advisory warned people against some recent frauds and scam schemes employed by the fraudsters to dupe people during nationwide lockdown.: Google Alert – fraudsters
Common criminals now corona criminals: Fraudsters go online, preying on Europe's virus fears: "Fraudsters have been very quick to adapt well-known fraud schemes to capitalise on the anxieties and fears of victims throughout the crisis," the …: Google Alert – fraudsters
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: High society fraudster is released early from jail on grounds of ill health: When society fraudster Simon Welsh was sentenced to 30 months in jail in Switzerland last December, his many victims, including Genesis guitarist …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Scams: Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries in a number of ways, including telemarketing calls, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits. They are …: Google Alert – fraudsters
BC being targeted by COVID-19 scammers: – British Columbians are being targeted by fraudsters who want to profit from consumers' fears and desire to protect themselves from the COVID-19. The …: Google Alert – fraudsters