Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
LPD: Man out more than 0 in gift card scam: The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a recent fraud case involving gift cards that left a man out $ 700.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Kewaunee woman charged with tax fraud for income allegedly embezzled from a Kiel company: Karen S. Schwind, already facing 71 felony charges in Manitowoc County, is now facing charges for not declaring the money as income on her taxes.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Prosecuting PPP Fraud May Be Harder Than It Seems: Once the May 14 deadline for arguably undeserving recipients of PPP loans to return the funds “no questions asked” has passed, the government will no doubt seek to make examples of undeserving PPP …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Case Against Tycoon Short On Proof, Atty Claims: The Indian government’s extradition case against a diamond tycoon is “very short on proof,” his lawyer told a court on Tuesday, saying there “is simply no evidence” that India’s most wanted man …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Luckin Coffee fires CEO, COO after sales fraud investigation: This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox Get this delivered …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Zay N. Smith, graceful Sun-Times writer on Mirage tavern series, QT column, has died at 71: A framed copy of the first Mirage tavern story exposing fraud and corruption in Chicago. Kevin Tanaka / Sun Times Smith wrote every story in the series and later a book, “The Mirage,” published by …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Marina Carreras: Senior fraud analyst specialized in online transactions and chargeback management looking for new challenges. In relation to my skills that define me as a professional I would like to make a point on …: “Fraud” – BingNews
UA professor faces fraud charge; grant-seeker misrepresented ties to China, affidavit says: A longtime engineering professor at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is named in a criminal complaint alleging felony wire fraud related to his pursuit of federal research grants despite close …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Waiting for Michigan unemployment check? Here’s what 3 people learned that might help you: Problems applying for Michigan unemployment range from simply being locked out of an account to getting a question you don’t know how to answer.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Virus unleashes wave of fraud in US amid fear and scarcity: Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of the Department of Homeland Security, is leading a nationwide crackdown. It has opened over 370 cases and so far arrested 11 people, as part of …: “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.