Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Carer’s Allowance UK: How to ensure the DWP doesn’t consider your claim fraudulent: CARER’S Allowance is a state benefit awarded to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week. This can cover a broad range of support but applicants need to be careful when making a claim.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Businessman conned out of HK.2 million in romance scam familiar tale amid surge in Hong Kong cybercrimes: More cases of phishing to get victims’ bank details; French businessman claims ‘wealthy woman’ tricked him into investing HK$ 2.2 million in stocks scam.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Bolsonaro Says Outcomes at Elections Include Victory or Death: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro laid out three outcomes for the the presidential elections next year — he will win the polls, get arrested or killed. Speaking to a group of evangelical leaders, the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Amateur crystal meth cook found with ‘how to’ beginners guide is jailed: Edward King had a fully stocked methamphetamine lab at his house in Kent, but despite having all the ingredients, never managed to make any drugs.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Serial fraudster ‘Fat George’ back trading just days after latest conviction: A hated conman who targeted the elderly and disabled is back trading just days after his latest fraud conviction.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Theranos founder to claim abuse by ex in fraud trial: The disgraced founder of the blood-testing startup Theranos plans to accuse her ex-boyfriend of abuse during her fraud trial. That’s according to legal papers published on Saturday.Lawyers for …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Elizabeth Holmes: from Silicon Valley’s female icon to disgraced CEO on trial: Once the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire, the former head of Theranos is facing fraud charges and possible jail time …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Face of monkey dust addict and burglar, 21, ‘on downward spiral for seven years’: Drug addict Tia Bradbury has been jailed after she burgled properties to fund her addiction. The 21-year-old tried to break into a community hub in Tunstall before burgling a property in Henry Street …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Bangkok Airways – Cyber Sec Incident w/data loss: Hi, as a Flyerbonus status member, today I received the following email notification about a cyber attack on 23rd Aug 2021 at Bangkok Airways web server, including a data leck whi …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Former Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov will stand trial on £37million bank fraud charges despite extradite bid: Mail can reveal that Lithuanian state prosecutors have completed an eight-year global investigation into allegations of embezzlement against Romanov and 11 other officials from the country’s Ukio …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Be cautious about unsolicited emails. They are often fraudulent. If you are familiar with the company or charity that sent you the email and you don’t want to receive further messages, send a reply asking to be removed from the email list. However, responding to unknown senders may simply verify that yours is a working email address and result in even more unwanted messages from strangers. The best approach may simply be to delete the email.