Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
COVID-19 Impact on Fraud Detection and Prevention (FDP) Market – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™: Internet sales frauds segment projected to record the largest market size during the forecast period Under the fraud type segment, the internet sales frauds segment is projected to record the largest …: “Fraud” – BingNews
How to avoid scammers posing as NHS contact tracers: Contact tracing, where anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 is quizzed about their recent movements, and people who have been in close proximity with them are contacted and told to self-isolate, has …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fuel cell startup Nikola nears public trading debut: Battery electric and fuel cell startup Nikola Corp., which surprised the trucking industry by having a “blank check company” back its bid to go public, expects its shares to begin trading under its …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Beware phishing text messages pretending to be NHS contact tracers: Dr Jenny Harries told Sunday’s coronavirus briefing it was ‘highly unlikely’ anyone would contact you ‘inappropriately’, but there is evidence fraudsters are already spoofing tracers.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Sex crime, drug and knife offences on the increase in West Dunbartonshire: Sex crime, drugs and knife offences have increased while there has been a drop in serious assaults and robberies, according to the latest police figures. Police Scotland statistics show the number of …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Workers file 1,868 claims of furlough fraud against firms: Workers have filed 1,868 claims that firms are fraudulently taking furlough money from the Government.HMRC said it has seen the number of furlough fraud reports jump sharply in the period to May 29, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Citi commodity trade finance head makes switch to komgo: Trade finance blockchain platform komgo has appointed Kris Van Broekhoven as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Having served on the company’s board since September 2018, he starts in the newly …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Former Police Officer Handed 12 Month Sentence For Selling Pirate TV Devices * TorrentFreak: Home > Lawsuits > IPTV and Streaming > A former police officer, currently serving a six-year sentence for running a cannabis farm, was handed an additional 12 months inside yesterday for running a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Chessie King opens up about why she started sharing unfiltered pictures of her curves: Chessie King, 26, from South London, revealed she started sharing unfiltered pictures of her curves on Instagram because she was terrified of being called a fraud by followers.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraudster faces being deported after targeting pensioners at cash machines in Sunderland city centre: A "e;highly skilled"e; conwoman who made cash disappear "e;like a magician"e; has been put behind bars.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Use the CVV2 Card Verification Code – If you have included Credit and Debit Card payments like most online vendors, then you must have this system incorporated in your online payment page. This 3 digit code is present on the back of the card and is not included in the magnetic strip making it difficult to carry out transactions via forged or duplicated cards.