Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Up to 27,000 employers wrongly claimed furlough money – here’s how to report yours: MPs were told by HM Revenue and Customs that an estimated 5-10% of furlough cash has been wrongly awarded. The scheme, introduced in March, has been paying 80% of the wages of furloughed workers up to …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Take caution and avoid sly ‘credit cheats’ out there: Long before the Covid-19 disruption started the government and financial institutions have continuously been warning consumers to be vigilant and not give away their personal information, or click on …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Democrats preparing three-tiered vote fraud scheme to destroy election integrity: No rational observer could view this as anything but a promise to destroy the legitimacy of the 2020 election.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Court blocks senate bid by ousted Bolivian leader Morales: A Bolivian court has blocked former Prsident Evo Morales from seeking a senate seat in the country’s October elections. It says that the ex-leader now living in Argentina doesn’t meet residency …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Man on Death Row for Murder of Opposition Activist Sworn in as Sri Lankan MP: A Sri Lankan politician who was sentenced to death for murdering an opposition activist in 2015 was sworn in as an MP in the Sri Lankan parliament on Tuesday, September 8, after a court ruled he …: “Fraud” – BingNews
G4S: former executives charged with multiple counts of fraud: Three former executives at a division of outsourcing company G4S have been charged with defrauding the Ministry of Justice. They are Richard Morris, ex-managing director of G4S Care and Justice …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Anti-vaxxers: How to Challenge a Misinformed Movement: The movement against vaccination has spread from local outbreaks to a global threat to achieving herd immunity. If we develop a successful vaccine against Covid-19, hopes of stopping the loss of lives …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Towie reunion: ten years of scandals from drug addiction to petrol bombing to arrests and jail time: THE Only Way Is Essex has thrilled fans with its intense relationship dramas, loving friendships and vicious conflicts since 2010. But what viewers see on screen isn’t the entire story, as …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Up to £3.5bn furlough claims fraudulent, says HMRC: Up to £3.5bn in payments from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme may have been claimed fraudulently or paid in error, according to the HMRC. Jim Harra, HMRC’s permanent secretary, appeared …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Michael Cohen’s Trump book: The ex-lawyer’s key claims: A Memoir, written during his jail term for Trump campaign finance violations, among other crimes. Cohen claims Mr Trump also made racist comments about Nelson Mandela and Hispanics. The White House …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Don’t deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.