Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Stripe continues cash haul, now valued at billion: The online payment company Stripe continues to attract investors, raising $ 600 million in funding to reach a whopping company valuation of $ 95 billion. Stripe is by far the most valuable private …: “Fraud” – BingNews
After Trump’s loss and false fraud claims, GOP eyes voter restrictions across nation: Former President Donald Trump’s debunked claims of widespread voter fraud and a stolen election galvanized his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January. Now, his rhetoric is turning into …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Rangers administrator ‘could take malicious prosecution complaint to police’: The Court of Session heard that David Whitehouse is considering pursuing a complaint over fraud charges which were subsequently dropped or dismissed.: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘Fake profiles’: Belgians warned for ‘fraudulent’ dating site InstaMatch: Figures prove that this type of fraud is on the rise, as the hotline of the Federal Public Economy Service received 1,287 reports of so-called “friendship fraud” or “romantic fraud” in 2020, reports …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP – Important Deadline Reminder for Clover Health Investments, Corp. Investors: The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been against Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ: CLOV) (“Clover”) on behalf of those …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Royal Mail warns of 16 text and email scams to look out for: Royal Mail has issued a warning to its customers to look out for 16 scams doing the rounds during lockdown. Non-essential businesses currently remain closed due to coronavirus res …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Portsmouth fraudster who burgled two homes in one day is jailed: James Bartlett, 44 from Berkshire Close, Fratton, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court for two counts of burglary and three counts of fraud by false representation. The court heard both burglaries …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraudsters v criminals: do you know what you’re dealing with?: Authenticity issues reported in Food Forensics’s knowledge base platform over the past 12 months demonstrate an increase of 12% on the previous year, so with fraud on the rise, how do we define a …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Judge told a crime probe is in the public interest over malicious prosecutions in the failed Rangers fraud case: QUESTIONS emerged over whether there would be a public judge-led inquiry into the malicious prosecutions over the collapsed Rangers fraud case, as a former club administrator said it was in the public …: “Fraud” – BingNews
What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud: Unemployment fraud in the U.S. has reached dramatic levels during the pandemic: more than $ 63 billion has been paid out improperly through fraud or errors since March 2020 …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Make use of AVS Codes – Again another safety protocol through which you can verify if the billing address provided by the customer is the same as what the card issuer has on their file. Although a difference in the billing address does not necessarily mean a scam attempt but it should alert you to be more careful with this individual.