Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Defendant pleads guilty in Rudy Giuliani associates’ case: Prosecutors have secured a guilty plea from a Florida businessman who hired one of President Donald Trump’s lawyers, Rudy Giuliani, to lend credibility to a company authorities say was operated fraudu …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Businessman Pleads Guilty in Probe of Giuliani Associates: A Florida businessman pleaded guilty to charges that he duped potential investors in a fraud-insurance company and that he helped associates of Rudy Giuliani lie to federal election officials about a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Defendant pleads guilty in Rudy Giuliani associates’ case | Charlotte Observer: Prosecutors have secured a guilty plea from a Florida businessman who hired one of President Donald Trump’s lawyers, Rudy Giuliani, to lend credibility to a company authorities say was operated …: “Fraud” – BingNews
US election misinformation: How foreign interference, voter fraud conspiracies could affect the polls: Mounting evidence shows election interference and targeted disinformation campaigns on voter fraud are a real threat in the upcoming U.S. election. Social media is being used en masse by politicians …: “Fraud” – BingNews
27 Arrested For Alleged Unemployment Benefits Fraud In Torrance Since Sept. 10: More than two dozen people have been arrested in Torrance since Sept. 10 for alleged unemployment benefits fraud and identity theft, police reported Wednesday. Katie Johnston reports.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Florida, butt of election jokes, believes system is ready: Florida’s election supervisors say lessons have been learned since the state’s infamous presidential recount in 2000 and they expect this year’s election to run smoothly …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Tanzania tensions rise as Magufuli looks set to win second term: Tensions rose in Tanzania as the main opposition leader rejected the likely outcome of elections that have been marred by allegations of fraud and in which President John Magufuli looks set to win a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Manchester Arena: Guilty plea to fraud charges over chemicals: A man has pleaded guilty to fraud in relation to chemicals bought by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard that Yahya Werfalli’s bank details were used to buy …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Elderly sisters scammed out of £9000 by conman claming to be from fraud squad: A man has been arrested in relation to an incident which saw two elderly sisters scammed out of £9,000. The incident happened in Stoneleigh on October 6, when the women, aged in their 70s and 80s, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Impostor nurse who earned .2million in seven years is sentenced to 65 months in prison: Sonja Emery, 55, has pleaded guilty to counts of mail fraud and tax evasion, stemming from a seven-year scam spanning multiple states, where she lied about her education to land high-paying jobs.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Although new types of extortion schemes and scams come up as technology advances and more loopholes are discovered everyday, the majority of the scams that afflict online businesses can be summed up by the following — identity theft, credit card misuse, document forgery and the friendly foe dilemma. By ensuring a safeguard against these, merchants can easily secure fraud prevention.