Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Deadline for Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Velodyne Lidar, Inc.: The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Swindling Tk 1.15 crore: 3 members of fraud gang sent to jail in Noakhali: A court in Noakhali today sent three members of a fraud gang to jail in a case filed for embezzling Tk 1.15 crore from people in different areas including Noakhali and Chandpur.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Royal Mail scam warning: Two scams Britons are urged to watch out for: ROYAL MAIL has warned British people about the scams currently being sent to people in the form of texts or emails. The postal company regularly updates news of scams on its website.: “Fraud” – BingNews
John McAfee hits back at cryptocurrency fraud charges: Computing legend John McAfee has hit back at US prosecutors who early today formally charged him with cryptocurrency fraud.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency: The antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee and his bodyguard have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering following an FBI investigation into an alleged …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Anti-virus software creator John McAfee charged with fraud in cryptocurrency scam: Authorities say he and his bodyguard exploited his Twitter following to inflate prices of cryptocurrencies and concealed payments.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Myanmar’s security forces launch tear gas and stun grenades at protesters hours after UN special envoy called for action against junta of killing activists: Myanmar has been plunged in turmoil since the military overthrew and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. More than 50 protesters have been killed since the coup.: “Fraud” – BingNews
John McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud: John McAfee – currently incarcerated in a Spanish jail – has been officially charged with cryptocurrency fraud by US authorities.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Antivirus software creator John McAfee charged with cheating investors: McAfee developed early internet security software and has been sought by authorities in the US and Belize in the past.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Police Chief: ‘Hidden harms’ of Covid revealed: Crime has fallen, detection rates have risen – but a shocking rise in domestic violence in the Highlands and Islands during the Covid pandemic has left the north’s police chief deeply dismayed.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: DON’T ASSUME AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL IS AUTHENTIC – Just because someone knows your basic information (such as your name, date of birth and address), it doesn’t mean the email or phone call is legit. Criminals will use a range of social engineering techniques to get your personal identifiable information.