Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Footballer who ‘died’ 4 years ago in a car crash found alive practicing as a chemist: Prosecutors have opened prosecution against the ex-wife a former footballer over insurance fraud after realizing that her husband who was reported dead four years ago in a car crash is actually alive …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Why Understanding Commerce’s New Normal Is Key To Fraud-Fighting Strategies: The last eight weeks has scrambled financial institutions’ tried and tested fraud-fighting approaches as transactions once seen as “abnormal” have become the new “normal.” In the FI Fraud Decisioning …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Pizza Hut warns of fake websites set up to steal credit card details during the coronavirus lockdown: Demand for takeaway food has risen as a result of lockdown – and the hoax sites are the latest example of UK criminals trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Owasso incidents (Monday, May 4): Monday’s call log included a check on a vehicle at Quality Inn and Suites, a stolen vehicle from Classic Chevrolet and a male threatening residents with a gun.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Arizona Tax Fraud Schemes Have Increased During Virus Outbreak: The Arizona Department of Revenue said COVID-19 hasn’t stopped scammers from trying to take advantage of taxpayers. Criminal investigators with the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Romanian former anti-graft chief wins case in European court: The European Court of Human Rights says Romania violated the right to a fair trial and the right to free speech of the former head of the country’s anti-corruption office, who has since become the Eur …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Police break up several large groups; FBI joins fraud probe: Providence police responded to 45 calls last weekend about people gathering in large groups that weren’t in compliance with state social distancing guidelines, about four times more than previous …: “Fraud” – BingNews
BBB warns consumers of free trial offers, potential scams: With many people staying at home due to COVID-19 and spending more time on the internet, chances are they will encounter bogus “free trial offer” scams.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fultondale doctor, Demopolis pharmacist, pleads guilty to healthcare fraud: A Fultondale doctor pleaded guilty Monday to prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate purpose and engaging in health care fraud.U.S. Attorney Jay Town said Dr. Paul Roberts, 48, of …: “Fraud” – BingNews
European Authorities Dismantle ‘InfinityBlack’ Hacker Group: European law enforcement authorities say they have dismantled a cybercrime group named “InfinityBlack” after arresting several individuals in Poland and Switzerland. Infinity Black was a website where …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Use the CVV2 Card Verification Code – If you have included Credit and Debit Card payments like most online vendors, then you must have this system incorporated in your online payment page. This 3 digit code is present on the back of the card and is not included in the magnetic strip making it difficult to carry out transactions via forged or duplicated cards.