Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation: Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Shareholders of FibroGen, Inc. of Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit: The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) (“FibroGen”) on behalf of those …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Germany plans stricter control of COVID-19 test centres amid fraud claims: Germany will introduce stricter controls on the administering of coronavirus tests, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Saturday, after local media reports accused some centres of accounting fraud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
PSNI fraud scam: Six arrested after elderly people targeted: Six people have been arrested over scam attempts by fraudsters to con cash from older people. Police in Northern Ireland intercepted scammers in the south and west Belfast after money had been taken.: “Fraud” – BingNews
PSNI arrest alleged police impersonators in Belfast: Six people have been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating fraud involving scammers impersonating police officers.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Zuma on Trial: South Africa’s former leader in court; stories from India, Australia, Canada and DR Congo …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Rioters blame their actions on 2020 election misinformation: Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save t …: “Fraud” – BingNews
The Insurrection Isn’t Over: Democrats from winning in 2022 or 2024. Republicans aren’t just trying to fix elections to benefit them in the future. In states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire, they’re still trying …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Six arrests in crackdown on fraudsters posing as police officers: Police in Northern Ireland have foiled two separate attempts by fraudsters to con cash from older people. Six arrests were made in Belfast on Friday after police intercepted scammers in the south and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘No wonder Brexit happened!’ Fury as EU anti-fraud squad spends £600k on promotional tat: THE European Union’s anti-fraud watchdog has been accused of a “flagrant waste” of taxpayers’ money for plans to splurge out on needless merchandise.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Know who you’re dealing with. In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.