Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Fraudsters target those who are self-isolating: UK Finance, the industry body for UK lenders, has warned self-isolating people to beware of fraudsters looking to steal their money with false offers of …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Suspected coronavirus fraudster arrested after witness identifies suspect's car: A man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a telephone scam following an operation led by Warwickshire Police. The 21-year-old was …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Fraudster must pay £48k after flogging 11500 pieces of counterfeit golf gear: Fraudster Steven Bowler has been ordered to pay back £48,000 – after being caught selling counterfeit golfing gear on eBay. The 49-year-old has …: Google Alert – fraudsters
MANDEL: Convicted fraudster released on bail due to COVID-19 concerns: Convicted fraudster and disbarred lawyer Marshall Kazman is another winner in the COVID-19 prison release. Both the Canadian Bar Association and …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Utah fraudster Rick Koerber says he's vulnerable to COVID-19, wants immediate release from prison: SALT LAKE CITY — Imprisoned fraudster Rick Koerber wants a federal judge to release him because he says his health issues make him vulnerable …: Google Alert – fraudsters
42% targeted by 'phishing' emails during coronavirus outbreak – survey: Fraudsters can spoof text messages to look like they have originated from someone else, such as the Government, the World Health Organisation or …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Cyber frauds use doorstep liquor delivery, thali baits to siphon off money: “The fraudsters are asking their victims to pay in advance and seeking one-time passwords (OTPs) of UPI applications of the latter by indulging in sweet …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Phishing scams target stimulus checks: “Fraudsters are chomping at the bit to steal your money,” said Terwilliger. “Please be vigilant. Simply put: Hang up on robocalls, do not provide your …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Scammers are posing as banks to steal stimulus checks, Secret Service warns: But bank impersonation may be the most frightening: The combination of crisis-driven anxiety and highly sophisticated fraudsters mean even cautious …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Fraudsters hack Enugu Gov. Ugwuanyi's mobile line: Fraudsters have hacked into the MTN mobile line of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by …: Google Alert – fraudsters