Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Received 2 ballots? Here’s what to do: However, those who may have received two ballots in this election cycle should be assured there is no reason for concern about the integrity of the 2020 election, experts say. In fact, in counties …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Trial of Russian in alleged bitcoin fraud to wrap in Paris: A court in Paris is wrapping up a trial Friday against Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of using ransomware in a 135 million-euro ($ 160 million) fraud using the cryptocurrency bitcoin.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraudster arrested at victim’s doorstep: A DOORSTEP trickster who conned a pensioner got a shock when he turned up at the victim’s door – and was greeted by police.: “Fraud” – BingNews
PS5 pre-order DEADLINE: Don’t miss out on day-one PlayStation 5 stock: PLAYSTATION 5 pre-order customers, this is your friendly reminder to pay for your unit before the purchase is cancelled and assigned to the next person.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Sunderland fraudster who conned pensioner out of cash caught by police waiting inside victim’s house: Anthony Jarrett, 43, admitted fraud by false representation when he appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside …: “Fraud” – BingNews
CFTC and TFS-ICAP reach agreement in principle to resolve fraud case: The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may soon close its action against interdealer broker TFS-ICAP, as the parties appear to have reached an agreement to resolve the matter.: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘I’m more enthusiastic now than in 2016’: meet the voters standing by Donald Trump: They sent him to the White House, and four years later vow to keep him there. In a month-long trip across the US, Chris McGreal meets the president’s most unwavering supporters …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug: Joel Osei and Diana Cristea used profiles on gay dating app Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Rightwing poll ‘watchers’ plan to police US election: Long before Donald Trump sounded the alarm about election fraud and urged his supporters to “go into the polls and watch very carefully”, Catherine Engelbrecht, a mother and small business owner …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Serial cowboy builder conned elderly woman just weeks after being released from prison: A prolific cowboy builder will be sentenced after he cruelly conned an elderly woman, tricking her into paying £700 for a paint job and taking an extra £500 as a personal tip.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Here’s the harsh reality: Fraud and scam in online space is inventing and reinventing itself. There’s no stopping it. The Nilson Report states that since 1993 there has been a mounting 23% increase in e-Commerce fraud yearly. The rising number are putting online merchants at great risks. Identity theft protection services become essential when credit card and identity theft fraud is on its peak, especially during the two holiday seasons: Black Friday and Christmas. While everyone awaits Christmas gifts, online merchants dread charge-back notifications.