Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
RGIA immigration staff sniff out ‘dubious’ travellers: “They travel to other countries on visit visa for work purpose. However, a large number of passengers, the majority of them being women, won’t be aware of the fraud and become illegal immigrants there …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Maryland Man Sentenced to Three Years for Bank Fraud: A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for his part in a scheme in which he and co-conspirators opened bank accounts using stolen identifications, then quickly withdrew …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Theranos: The stunning rise and fall of founder Elizabeth Holmes: As the jury begins deliberations on the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, accused of fraud, here is a look at the rise and fall of Silicon Valley’s former darling.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Two Florida men guilty of running M COVID-19 fraud scheme: Two South Florida men have pleaded guilty in Ohio to leading a nationwide scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $ 35 million in COVID-19 relief loans. James Stote, 55, of Hollywood, Florida, and …: “Fraud” – BingNews
The 15 best tweets of the week, including soup, Bruce Springsteen, and tax fraud: Tweets! Usually bad, hateful, dumb, whatever.But guess what? Good tweets exist. Who knew, right? But it’s true. Sometimes there are good posts online. They might even make you chuckle. Actually having …: “Fraud” – BingNews
SNAP ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against of Investors of Snap Inc.: RADNOR, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2021 / The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Snap Inc. The action …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Ex-Councillor & Wife convicted over Bogus Covid Grant: A former councillor and his wife have been convicted over a bogus Covid grant application for a shut pizza shop.: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘One In Four Million’ Chance Sees Lottery ‘Winners’ Jailed For 18 Months: Two men who won a £4 million jackpot on a scratch card have been jailed for 18 months after it was discovered they bought the tickets using a stolen debit card. John Watson, 34, and Mark Goodram, 38, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Court Jails Prophetess Linda Mabi-Praise 5 Years For N128m Fraud In Lagos (Pix): The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, December 17, 2021, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Linda Mabi-Praise, a self-acclaimed prophetess, …: “Fraud” – BingNews
The ‘most wanted’ fugitives, murder suspects, fraudsters, dealers and rapists who you musn’t approach if you spot them this Christmas: They are either suspects in major crime investigations, or have gone on the run after being convicted of serious crimes. Descriptions of the fugitives – wanted for crimes from murder to drug …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not pay for merchandise online or via the phone using a debit card. Debit cards are vulnerable because they are linked to a bank account. You have a far better chance of resolving a fraudulent transaction when paying with a credit card rather than with a debit card. Also do not provide your debit/credit card numbers over the phone, via emails or on websites unless you initiated the call or order.