Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Coronavirus: Fraudsters exploiting virus fears take £970000: Fraudsters exploiting fears around the deadly virus are lining their pockets. Across Britain there were 105 reports since February 1. Between March 1 …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Robocalls pitch fraudulent coronavirus testing services, which could be dangerous: Every day for the past week, fraudsters have placed an estimated 1 million or more suspected suspicious calls about coronavirus to Americans' …: Google Alert – fraudsters
'There is no cure:' Watchdog warns investors about coronavirus investing scams: Fraudsters lure investors by setting up shell companies and spreading false news to pump up their penny stock prices. “The false information may …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Grenfell fraudster who wrote 'Glenfell' as address jailed for five years over £32000 con: A fraudster who claimed to be a Grenfell Tower resident who was in hospital recovering from surgery when he was actually in prison at the time, has …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Coronavirus: Warning of spike in scams linked to crisis: Fraudsters are also selling counterfeit face masks and hand sanitisers, says the LGA, which speaks for councils in England and Wales. Hand sanitiser …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Federal Prosecutor Tapped to Handle Coronavirus Fraud Schemes in Chicago: “My office will vigilantly guard the public from fraudsters who try to take advantage of a vulnerable time for our nation,” Lausch said in a statement.: Google Alert – fraudsters
Scammers Trying To Take Advantage Of COVID-19 Fears: Fraudsters are also calling and telling people they can receive a federal stimulus check sooner by providing a social security number or bank account …: Google Alert – fraudsters
COVID-19 and trademark-driven scams: Scammers and fraudsters will use well-known trademarks to impersonate the brand, or to imply that there is a trusted relationship, like a sponsorship …: Google Alert – fraudsters
While COVID-19 creates uncertainty, be certain to protect financial information against fraud: Fraudsters will ask for account information such as credit or debit card numbers or bank account numbers. Customers should never share their account …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Fraudsters take Advantage of Fears to sell Fake Defences against Coronavirus: It has discovered that there are a number of fraudsters ready to import into the European Union a selection of fake medical and personal protection …: Google Alert – fraudsters