Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Scam warning after residents conned out of thousands of pounds: Police say the fraudsters telephoned their victims, claiming to be officers who said they were investigating the use of counterfeit money by banks.: Google Alert – fraudsters
Sussex defendants jailed in August include rapists and fraudsters: Fraudster James Trodd spun a web of lies to fleece his grandmother's best friend. He wormed his way into his victims' bank accounts and stole …: Google Alert – fraudsters
America and the 77 Nigerian thieves: Nigeria made the headlines across the world last week when the American Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 77 thieves (fraudsters) of Nigerian …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Skill development scam: 3000 students cheated: After fraudsters cheated 3,670 people under the guise of the government's popular 'Beti Bachao' programme in Gujarat in March, another economic …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Bengaluru: Medical seat aspirant cheated of Rs 11 lakh: BENGALURU: A New Delhi-based businessman has lost Rs 11 lakh to fraudsters who promised a medical seat for his daughter in a Bengaluru …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Tech-savvy millennials hand over most cash to bank scam fraudsters: Millennials are falling victim to scams involving handing money to fraudsters more than any other age group, according to Lloyds Bank. New data …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Fashola warns Nigerians about fake Facebook account in his name: A group of internet fraudsters has have a created a fake Facebook account in the name of Babatunde Fashola, the minister of works and housing.: Google Alert – fraudsters
Kisii police go after fraudsters following Hivisasa expose: On August 27, Hivisasa published a story highlighting a fraud case in Kisii county. In the story, fraudsters attempted to mint money from children homes …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Bayelsa Monarch to new NDDC Director: Beware of fraudsters, remain focused: The founding Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, King W.S. Igbugburu, has counselled the new Executive Director, Finance and …: Google Alert – fraudsters
Fashola warns against fake facebook account in his name: He said the account, set up in his name alongside his picture was being used by fraudsters to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement issued by …: Google Alert – fraudsters