Crooks posing as my bank’s fraud department stole all my savings: News

Today’s Fraud News from around the world:

Crooks posing as my bank’s fraud department stole all my savings: She was a victim of authorised push payment fraud, where crooks impersonate trusted organisations such as banks to trick people into transferring money to them. Last year £479million was stolen in …: “Fraud” – BingNews

Victory in sight for Peru´s Castillo with 70,000 vote margin as fraud claims muddy water: Peruvian socialist Pedro Castillo maintained a slim lead over rival Keiko Fujimori on Thursday morning with 99.998% of the votes counted and as electoral authorities met to scrutinise contested votes.: “Fraud” – BingNews

German health minister faces more heat over coronavirus fraud claims: Pharmacists received excess compensation for masks, while new intensive care beds worth €700 million are nowhere to be found, auditors say.: “Fraud” – BingNews

France’s Citroen charged with consumer fraud over dieselgate probe: The logo of Citroen is seen on a new electric car AMI during a media presentation in Paris, France, August 25, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Carmaker Stellantis said on …: “Fraud” – BingNews

Consumers will drive the next wave of payments tech: International research we commissioned in March this year among 8,000 consumers found that 86% said their payment habits have changed over the last 12 months, and 59% had tried a new payment method.: “Fraud” – BingNews

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