Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Lawsuit claims Michigan risks fraud, as county has more registered voters than people who can vote: Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater, and other officials, claiming that in at least 16 Michigan counties voter rolls have not been properly maintained, and that this leaves them vulnerable to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
These Floridians don’t know whether they’ve been paid too much in unemployment: Tim Hubbard of Palm Harbor mailed Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity a letter on April 12 with a simple request. “I would like to cancel my request for unemployment benefits as I filed a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Ex-Texas bank president admits to burning records to hide M embezzlement: A former Texas banker has admitted setting a fire in the bank to prevent state regulators from uncovering the theft of $ 11 million in bank funds.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Connected Agriculture Market to Rise at 19.1%; Growing Emphasis on Smartphone-integrated Tools Will Aid Growth, says Fortune Business Insights™: The global connected agriculture market size is projected to reach USD 7.22 billion by the end of 2026. The demand for smart …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Watchdog closes five-year probe into Tesco’s £250m accounting scandal: The UK’s audit watchdog has closed a five-year investigation into a £250m accounting scandal at Tesco, more than a year after c. The Financial Reporting Council, which keeps an eye on the auditors who …: “Fraud” – BingNews
New hacking risks threaten US election as online voting considered: It is a baseless claim: mail-in voting has resulted in little fraud in the five states that have used it for years, and a recent study at Stanford University found that voting by mail did not …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Bogus tax refund emails sent to students tell them to watch out for scams: Students are being warned to watch out for a fresh wave of bogus tax refund emails – which often contain “scam warnings”.: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘Hard working and decent’ mum jailed for £20,000 benefit fraud: Angela Prendergast, from Hull, made a genuine working and child tax claim in 2011 however she failed to declare a change in her circumstances after her partner moved in with her …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of a heart attack aged 55: The President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, has died of a heart attack aged 55. Burundi’s government announced Nkurunziza’s ‘unexpected’ death with ‘great sadness’ in a statement today. Nkurunziza …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Cheshire woman jailed for falsely claiming more than £1 million in benefits: A grandmother “grossly exaggerated” her disabilities to falsely claim more than £1 million in benefits over 15 years, a court has heard.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Know who you’re dealing with. In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.