Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Cryptophone firm and Belgian police clash over ‘cracked’ drug trafficker messages: Belgian police forcefully rejected claims they had failed to penetrate a secure network of phones as part of a massive operation to dismantle domestic drug cartels. Encrypted communications firm Sky …: “Fraud” – BingNews
George Peabody Street, London, E13: Peabody is proud to offer an unfurnished three bedroom apartment on the Second floor, of a six-story building. This lovely three bedroom apartment boasts of an excellent location, as it is located …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Deepfake vs digital signatures: Are we cruising for a bruising?: You might never have full confidence that a form signed this way has been autographed by the right person, but multi-factor authentication should nip the vast majority of fraud in the bud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
A woman has pleaded guilty to fraud totalling more than £68,000: Hien Ly, 40 (18.01.81) of The Drake, Deptford, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court and pleaded guilty to ten counts of fraud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Further support for commercial and residential tenants: Residential tenants will also be supported as the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in all but the most serious circumstances – such as incidents of fraud or domestic abuse – and the requirement for …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Warning over Royal Mail parcel text message scam as criminals bid to steal personal and financial details: Royal Mail in an attempt to steal personal and financial details. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) said it has received evidence of the scam, which uses a text message to claim a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Warning over another Royal Mail parcel scam that could cost you: People are being warned to watch out for a new text message scam in which criminals pose as Royal Mail in an attempt to steal personal and financial details. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Embattled California governor says ‘brighter days ahead’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged his exhausted state to dream of brighter days ahead during his annual State of the State address …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Warning over Royal Mail text message scam: The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) said it has received evidence of the scam, which uses a text message to claim a parcel is awaiting delivery but a “settlement” must first be paid. The …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Plans for a new Cambridgeshire police ‘hub’ near Milton are approved: It will replace the ‘outdated’ Parkside Police Station in the centre of Cambridge and provide better modern facilities.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Make use of AVS Codes – Again another safety protocol through which you can verify if the billing address provided by the customer is the same as what the card issuer has on their file. Although a difference in the billing address does not necessarily mean a scam attempt but it should alert you to be more careful with this individual.