Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
More victims of Bank of America, Zelle scams come forward; here’s how to protect yourself: “They got me.” Experts warn that scammers create a feeling of excitement or anxiety to get their victims to act before they can think.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Millions stolen from Barclays accounts by Monzo fraudsters: Criminals using Monzo account carried out the thefts using a new money transfer method called Pisp, or payments initiation service provider …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Serving policeman jailed in south London for fraud: A serving Met Police officer has been jailed after he was convicted of multiple fraud offences. Serving PC Murat Isik, attached to the Roads and Transport Policing Command, was sentenced to 20 months’ …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Mobile banking users warned over major change later this month: But concerns have been raised that the rule change increases the risk of fraud. To combat this risk, millions of mobile banking customers will soon be able to their own contactless limits. Lloyds Bank …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Two arrested after police find suspected ‘pop up’ brothels in Newport: A number of suspected ‘pop up’ brothels in Newport have been closed down after a long-running police investigation. A specialist team of officers targeting organised crime tracked down the premises in …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Pensioners targeted in Co Down fraud cases: O fficers are investigating a series of incidents in the Ards and North Down area on Friday. In one case an older person was scammed out of “a significant amount of money”. Superintendent Brian Kee …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Man arrested after elderly residents are targeted in courier-style frauds: A MAN suspected of targeting elderly victims in courier-style frauds in Cleveland has been arrested in London.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Captain Sean Welsh says leaders Caley Thistle are prime targets in Championship: Sean Welsh reckons Championship table-toppers Caley Thistle are sitting targets – even for lowly Hamilton this afternoon. The Inverness CT skipper, who …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Rudy Giuliani admits under oath that he got some of his ‘evidence’ of alleged election fraud from Facebook: Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, admitted in a deposition that he didn’t interview or fact-check his sources.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Brian Laundrie – update: Lawyer blames sister’s statements on ‘misunderstanding’ as Navy SEALs join hunt: Brian Laundrie’s sister, Cassandra Laundrie, must have “misinterpreted” the question when she told Good Morning America that she hadn’t seen her missing brother since he returned to Florida on 1 …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Common Sense and Awareness – Awareness and using common sense is essential for the online vendor, you need to keep an eye out for anything that is out of the ordinary and if something triggers your intuition into thinking something doesn’t seem right. Give it attention don’t just mark it off as undue suspicion instead do a thorough check.