Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 10 Bills Into Law: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 10 bills into law on Friday, including one to bolster fraud protections for military veterans.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Cyber Fraud: Seaman helps ‘Facebook friend’, gets duped of Rs 8 lakh: In yet another cyber-crime reported from the twin-city, a 42-year-old seaman from Uttan was duped of Rs 8.25 lakh in exchange of extending a helping hand to an unknown Facebook friend. In his police …: “Fraud” – BingNews
State lawmakers press for ballot drop boxes for November election: A push is on for New York State to follow in the footsteps of more than 30 other states by offering voters convenient ballot drop boxes as a way to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Online Voting Startup Wants to Limit Some Security Research: In a court filing, online voting startup Voatz argues that most security research should be limited to those who have clear permission to probe systems and software …: “Fraud” – BingNews
The Lawsuits That Could Decide the 2020 Election: The pandemic means elections will look different, prompting more than 228 lawsuits. Here’s what law professor Justin Levitt thinks you should know about them.: “Fraud” – BingNews
White House tries to walk back Trump’s call for supporters to try and vote twice: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought to do damage control after Donald Trump told his supporters in North Carolina to vote twice in the 2020 elections if they’re worried their mail-in …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Asda shoppers issued urgent police warning: People who shop at supermarket giant Asda have been issued a warning by police. The warning has been made after almost one hundred shoppers reported fake Asda emails being sent to them by scammers.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Charity boss ordered to pay back £286,000 defrauded from pension scheme: A Devon man who was jailed after defrauding a charity pension fund has been ordered to pay back more than £286,000. Patrick McLarry, of Bere Alston, was formerly both the chief executive and chairman …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Thirteen sued for £178m over alleged fraud at London Capital & Finance: Thirteen people including a former UK energy minister are being sued for £178m in connection with an alleged fraud at London Capital & Finance, where investors’ cash is said to have been used to buy …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Masked men drag protesting Belarusian students off the streets: Masked security agents dragged students off the streets and bundled them into vans as new protests broke out against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday on the fourth weekend since …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Resist pressure. Legitimate companies and charities will be happy to give you time to make a decision. It’s probably a scam if they demand that you act immediately or won’t take “No” for an answer. Some scammers may also demand you pay off a loan immediately or damaging consequences may occur, always take time to look into who is requesting the money before you pay up.