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CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – James Nolte, 52, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 21 months in federal prison for wire fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Nolte fraudulently applied for and received CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $645,717. To obtain these loans, Nolte falsely represented an [...]
A joint law enforcement operation has slammed the brakes on a sophisticated pyramid scheme that fleeced 230 000 unsuspecting investors of millions of rands amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The National Prosecuting Authority, Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) gave details on the “Up Money” pyramid scheme at a press briefing on …
Suspects arrested for using COVID-19 to cover their ploy Nelspruit – Three suspects aged between 31 and 35 were arrested at Ekulindeni in the early hours of today, for using Covid-19 to cover their ploy. According to the report, a team of police officials received information about two vehicles which were branded with Covid-19 insignia …
The Hawks have arrested a 33-year-old suspect for fraudulently diverting food parcels meant for deserving households. It is alleged that two victims from different households were defrauded after they were made to sign for food parcels they had not received, but were promised would be delivered at a later stage – which never happened. The …
ZWELITSHA – Police Management in the Eastern Cape is distancing the SAPS from purported and fictitious plans to declare a State of Emergency in Queenstown as part of an attempt to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the area. The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga described the fake news as mere distortions and falsehood …
The South African government has welcomed the arrest of a 55-year-old male suspect for allegedly circulating a misleading video clip on COVID-19 test kits. The suspect appeared before a Western Cape court on Tuesday. In a statement, government said the suspect has been charged in terms of the Disaster Management Act Regulation 11(5)(c)m], which prohibits …
As South Africa enters the 6th day of the lockdown to contain the further spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Development is warning members of the public, and the Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) sector in particular to remain vigilant of a scam that purports to “accredit and convert NPO certificate to NGO certificate to …
CIPC cancels essential services certificates of several companies The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has cancelled fraudulent certificates allowing companies to trade as essential services during the 21-day national lockdown. ”Businesses in the CIPC database that are not eligible to continue operations during the lockdown have had their certificates cancelled and will be handed …
KnowBe4 offering complimentary COVID-19 best practices video module for employees KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has discovered a new type of phishing scam warning people that they’ve come into contact with a friend/colleague/family member who has been infected with the coronavirus. The email …
MEC Ravi Pillay warns against fake news on COVID-19 KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Ravi Pillay, has urged leaders of municipalities and various structures in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality to be “information champions” in efforts to contain the rapid spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). MEC Pillay said constantly debunking fake news is going to be crucial as …
Cyber criminals are now repurposing standard phishing templates adding a Corona spin on it “With the lock down imposed from midnight this Thursday March 26th, many South Africans are already or are preparing to work from home. Cybercriminals are jumping on this opportunity as remote workers make for softer targets. Times like these riddled with …
The South African National Treasury has warned suppliers not to fall victim to opportunistic scams exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak. “The current environment of the COVID-19 virus has given rise to opportunistic scammers hoping to make a quick buck from companies who supply goods and services to government. National Treasury wishes to bring these to the …
Beware of these Coronavirus Scams SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, would like to warn bank clients that cybercriminals are exploiting the spread of Coronavirus for their own gain using “Coronamania” panic to spread Coronavirus scams. Coronavirus scams exploit people’s concerns for their health and safety and pressure them into being tricked using …