Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Eli Hini urges MTN MoMo agents to be more vigilant against fraudsters: Mr Eli Hini, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) Limited has advised agents to be more security conscious and help curb MoMo fraud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Glenn Greenwald: Julian Assange Is What The Mainstream Media Pretends To Be, A Mirror That Shows The Fraud They Are: Glenn Greenwald discusses why WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a “pioneer” of journalism and a “dissident in the noblest and bravest sense of that term.” “This is what happens to actual dissidents, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Capitol riot: Donald Trump Jr sent text message to his father during siege telling him it had ‘gotten too far’: Text messages from Donald Trump Jr to his father at the height of the US Capitol siege reveal what he was thinking …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Scam warning over fake NHS Omicron testing messages: Fraudsters have been taking advantage of fears around the new Covid-19 variant to attempt to steal personal data, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute said …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Martin Lewis shares urgent scam warning ahead of Christmas: The Money Saving Expert founder has a large following across the UK for his cash-saving tips and reputation as a consumer champion.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Lottery boss jailed for keeping £285,000 of Sheffield Hospitals Charity money for himself: A man who deprived Sheffield Hospitals Charity of more than a quarter of a million pounds in lottery funds has been jailed.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Scam warning over fake texts and e-mails urging people to sign up for Omicron variant Covid testing: Scammers are using the new Omicron covid variant to scare people into sharing personal information via fake texts and e-mails.: “Fraud” – BingNews
MPs demand ‘pernicious’ fraudulent ads are covered in online safety bill: A powerful joint committee of MPs issued a report today calling for paid-for adverts to be covered in the Online Safety Bill, to force tech firms to stop them appearing on their sites.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Half-brothers dodged £360,000 VAT bill after lying about car sales income: Two half-brothers have been spared jail after lying about their second-hand car sale income. After an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), it was found that Ben Wyatt, 33, from Beccles, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Landmark report targets new laws for online safety: Online Safety Bill could give tech giants increased responsibility for content on their platforms, including scams and fraud …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not use an ATM machine if you notice wires or a skimming device attached to where you insert your card. Also, cover the key pad with your hand, a hat or other piece of clothing when inputting pin numbers. Notify the bank or local police if you observe device(s) attached to the ATM.