Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Booking your coronavirus vaccine – how to know if a text from the NHS is genuine: An Action Fraud spokesperson said: “The NHS are sending text messages to come people to invite them to book a Covid-19 vaccine appointment. “Remember, the NHS will never ask you for payment or banking …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Innovations in counter fraud procedures for NHS procurement: The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) has launched new guidance on procurement fraud – eight fraud prevention quick guides focusing on specific areas of fraud risk vulnerability in NHS finance and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
What next for QAnon if its latest deadline for Donald Trump’s heroic return proves another disappointment?: Conspiracy theory cult expects ex-president to finally make his comeback on 20 March, its gory fantasies of bloody uprising and revenge executions persisting two months after Joe Biden’s inauguration …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Woman scammed out of £25k after meeting dating app boyfriend just three times: Angela Whitbread, 45, met army guardsman Nathan Walker on a dating app – but he ended up scamming her out of £26,300, leading to him being imprisoned to 32 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
National Insurance number scam: Fresh HMRC fraud warning issues as criminals spoof calls: NATIONAL INSURANCE numbers and mistakes in tax returns are some of the claims being made by fraudsters in worrying calls to innocent members of the public.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Pensioner to wage Supreme Court fight against Tories forcing voters to show ID: Neil Coughlan, 67, of Witham, Essex, will go to the UK’s highest court to argue pilots of a Voter ID scheme in 2019 were not lawful …: “Fraud” – BingNews
WhatsApp users warned over bogus new Covid-19 text ‘causing havoc for NHS’: A MISLEADING Covid-19 vaccine message is spreading on WhatsApp and users are being warned to ignore it. The UK Government is aiming for all adults in the country to be offered a vaccine by the end …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Trump Facing Three Criminal Probes, 29 Lawsuits, And A 0 Million Loss: It is a tumultuous time for Donald Trump’s legal team, with the former president currently the subject of three criminal probes and 29 lawsuits. To add to his woes, a new report shows that Trump’s net …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Two arrests made in probe into nationwide investment scam led by South Yorkshire Police: Two arrests have been made in an investigation into a nationwide investment scam led by South Yorkshire Police.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Report: Belgian banks are still the best place for tax-dodgers to stash cash: The problem is that many of those who took part in previous regularisations only declared their income from the previous five to seven years – as far back as the tax authorities can probe unless they …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do online searches. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams.