Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
LITTLETON POLICE REPORTS: May 21-27: 4:33 p.m.: Community policing services were rendered at Shaker Lane School on Shaker Lane. 6:39 p.m.: Fraud was reported to the Littleton Police Department on Great Road. Civil action was advised.: “Fraud” – BingNews
What is Blockchain? What You Need to Know: Think of the blockchain as a ledger that only makes sense if you write it in order. Fraud-proof record-keeping has implications for everything. Even in its relative infancy, blockchain technology is …: “Fraud” – BingNews
State officials recover millions from unemployment fraud: State officials say they believe they have recovered about half of the hundreds of millions in unemployment benefits paid to criminals who used stolen identities to file claims during the coronavirus …: “Fraud” – BingNews
B.C. immigration program light on anti-fraud and corruption measures: Auditor General: A provincial immigration program that has nearly doubled under the NDP government has failed to implement adequate measures to prevent fraud and corruption, according to a June 2 report by the . . .: “Fraud” – BingNews
2020 has become ‘the perfect storm’ for online scams: We are now in the middle of what can be considered a perfect storm for scammers.” Levin says that the current climate of our nation has set the stage for an online scam trifecta: motive, means, and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Cheapest supermarket: The most cost-effective supermarket in May 2020 revealed: THE CHEAPEST supermarket for the month of May has been revealed, and supermarket shoppers may well be surprised at the result, with several providers beaten out.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Overall crime down – but increase in fraudsters exploiting Covid-19 lockdown: While the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown has led to a fall in almost all areas of recorded crime in Scotland, figures suggest fraud is on the increase, with offences up almost 40 per cent. Recent …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Man arrested over online sales of fake coronavirus testing kits: A man from Birmingham has been arrested for allegedly selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark and open webs as the National Crime Agency (NCA) continues to target criminals exploiting the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
1,500 jobs to be axed as Lookers shut car dealerships to slash costs: Around 1,500 jobs are set to be axed and another 12 showrooms closed at struggling car dealership Lookers as the group announced plans to slash costs in the face of the coronavirus crisis and a tough …: “Fraud” – BingNews
High-end textiles supplier Bernie de Le Cuona crafts new way of working during lockdown: Bernie de Le Cuona can’t buy a break. Her fabric stores in Pimlico and Chelsea Harbour have been shut during the pandemic, and this week she saw images of burning cars outside the company’s New York …: “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.