Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Do yourself a favor, Republicans. Support mail-in voting.: CNN reports: “Republican officials throughout the country are reacting with growing alarm to President Donald Trump’s attacks on mail-in ballots, saying his unsubstantiated claims of mass voting fraud …: “Fraud” – BingNews
3M files 18 lawsuits over alleged unlawful N95 mask sales: MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP)–The leading manufacturer of N95 masks in the U.S. says it has investigated 4,000 reports of fraud, counterfeiting and price gouging in connection with the product and filed 18 …: “Fraud” – BingNews
The Latest: Atlanta major questions timing of Gov. Kemp suit: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sued the city of Atlanta over its face-mask requirement just after President Donald Trump arrived in the city without wearing a mask, says Mayor …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Treasury’s Mnuchin open to blanket forgiveness for smaller business relief loans: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday policymakers should consider blanket forgiveness for all smaller businesses that received “Paycheck Protection Program” loans.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Two men arrested after claims key evidence in Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test case were pad for: It comes after an exclusive phone company boss claimed a secret payment was made for the phone records of Ferdinand during investigation into his missed drugs test.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Investigators unravelling £100k ‘crash-for-cash’ scam that endangered innocent motorists: Unsuspecting road users have been at risk by con artists who jam their brakes at roundabouts to make false claims …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Senior EU official facing harassment case takes legal action: In January, the EU’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) concluded an investigation into Krawczyk, finding several cases of alleged misbehavior. On Wednesday, a plenary session of the EESC — a consultatory EU …: “Fraud” – BingNews
CISI supports police fight against financial crime and other good news of the week: As advisers start to transition back to their offices and navigate the bizarre new normal, good news stories are helping lift their spirits. Here, PA compiles some of the best good news stories of the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Public warned to be alert for scammers: Police have urged the public to be on their guard against scammers, with almost 300 reports of fraud to the PSNI since April.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Twitter hack: FBI leading investigation into bitcoin scam targeting Obama, Musk, Biden and other high profile accounts: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry into Wednesday’s Twitter hacking, according to a report. Hackers seized control of a number of accounts belonging to Joe Biden, Bill Gates, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Call the Customer – Old but gold, this is still one of the most effective ways to weed out potential threats. You probably get the customer’s number when you’re getting their information (make it mandatory and not optional). Call them to see if the number is legit, are you able to get through? Does the number belong to the customer or to someone else?