Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Nearly 45 million received scam calls in three months, Ofcom says: Almost 45 million people in the UK were targeted by scam text messages or phone calls over the summer, according to telecoms regulator Ofcom. About half reported getting a scam call or text at least …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Professionalising skills and competencies in counter bribery and corruption: Keeping the public and businesses safe can take many forms, from policing the streets, to tackling cyber-crime. Several public sector services have a duty to improve safety and security for citizens, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Bizarre new rules for claiming Universal Credit revealed as part of new DWP fraud prevention shake-up: UNIVERSAL Credit claimants are being asked to prove their identity by taking a photo with a copy of their local newspaper as part of a fraud prevention shake-up. The Department for Work and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Herschel Walker breaks with Trump over call for Republicans to sit out elections: Herschel Walker has broken with former president Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to sit out future elections.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fleetwood Town boss Andy Pilley denies charges of fraud at Preston Crown Cout: Fleetwood Town owner Andy Pilley has made his first appearance in Crown Court to strongly deny allegations of fraud and money laundering charges involving his energy business.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud-accused fire chief’s depression ‘affected decision-making’, court told: Former Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service boss Stewart Edgar denies fraudulently buying a Land Rover in 2018.: “Fraud” – BingNews
New Czech lower house to vote on lifting Babis’ immunity for EU fraud prosecution: Czech acting Supreme Public Prosecutor Jaroslav Saroch will ask the lower house of parliament to lift the immunity from prosecution of Prime …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Ofcom issues warning as 45m people hit by scam texts and calls in just three months: Around 45 million people have been hit by scam texts or calls in the past three months alone, new research has revealed. The Government’s telecommunications watchdog Ofcom says bogus texts are the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Trading Standards launches poster scam awareness campaign: TRADING standards officers have joined forces to launch a project to engage with printing businesses across the region.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Scots rugby coach secretly posed as ballerina ex to buy himself £4,000 worth of gifts: Richard Meade followed the ex-ballerina and bombarded her with thousands of messages as he tried to control her life.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Document Forgery – The creation of fake documents be they financial or related to a company’s services or to the government. These are still taking place and have been used in situations such as tax evasion, account opening and increasing credit score.