Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
EFCC seals property allegedly belonging to ex-Abia governor, Theodore Orji: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced some property suspected to be from proceeds of fraud to former Abia Governor, Sen.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Middletown car dealer sentenced to jail in loan scheme: According to court documents and statements made in court, Hajati owned and operated a used car dealership at 1075 Newfield St., Middletown, known as Car Nation, LLC, Car Nation CT, LLC, and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
John Bolton says he’d be happy to testify in Canada on Huawei exec’s extradition case: Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton insists the U.S. criminal charges against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou are not politically motivated — and he says he’d be happy to back up the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Strawberry scam sees foreign produce sold as ‘Estonian’, at higher prices: Strawberry season in Estonia has brought with it the perennial problem of scams which involve combining non-Estonian produce with domestic strawberries, then passing everything off as the latter, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Congress leader Ahmed Patel grilled by ED for over 8 hours: ED had summoned Patel to join the investigation. But citing COVID-19 guidelines and his old age, Patel had refused to visit the ED office for questioning. The agency has already questioned Patel’s son …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Public officials focus on transparency after Bay County commissioner arrest: The Tuesday arrest, followed by Baker’s resignation from the commission the same day, has been tied to a larger corruption scandal with the city of …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Woman wore Niqab to Rob £50k Laser Hair Removal Machine: A 29-year-old female robber from Hounslow disguised herself in a niqab in order to steal a laser hair removal machine worth £50,000.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Congolese National Assembly ratifies law on prevention of tax evasion: on the elimination of double taxation, concerning taxes on revenues and the prevention of tax evasion and tax fraud, public radio said on Saturday …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Reality check: Trump suggests if you don’t look for coronavirus, it’ll go away: Here’s a look at several comments Trump made suggesting that COVID-19 testing in the U.S. restrained so the pandemic doesn’t look so bad.: “Fraud” – BingNews
McMillions six-part documentary exposes m McDonald’s Monopoly game fraud: He tells a camera crew an elaborate story about how a series of seemingly random occurrences during a day at the beach led him to purchase a magazine that contained a $ 1 million McDonald’s Monopoly …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not pay for merchandise online or via the phone using a debit card. Debit cards are vulnerable because they are linked to a bank account. You have a far better chance of resolving a fraudulent transaction when paying with a credit card rather than with a debit card. Also do not provide your debit/credit card numbers over the phone, via emails or on websites unless you initiated the call or order.