Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
West Yorkshire pair arrested on suspicion of £3.4 million furlough fraud: A man and a woman from West Yorkshire have been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected £3.4 million …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Financial system gets a mixed review; Goldman starts bitcoin derivative trading: Banks remain well capitalized but hidden risks abound, especially at hedge funds, the Fed’s semiannual report says; the contracts will eventually pay out in cash.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Texas Voting Restrictions Clear Final Legislative Hurdle: Despite strong opposition from Democrats and business leaders, Texas Republicans sent a controversial voting reform bill to the governor’s desk after an all-night legislative session.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Attorney for Capitol rioter who stole gas mask from police officer says his client had ‘Foxitis’: Attorney for Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio, 27, says his client participation in the deadly January 6 riots was a result of watching too much Fox News, a condition he dubbed ‘Foxitis’ and ‘Foxmania.’ …: “Fraud” – BingNews
I was conned out of £113k by a man I met online – I thought he’d be killed if I didn’t pay, and now I face bankruptcy: A woman from the West Midlands is facing bankrupt after falling victim to a fraudster she met on a dating website. Rachel Elwell, from Brownhills, West Midlands, announced on a Facebook post that …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Furlough fraud: Two arrested on suspicion of £3.4million CJRS fraud in warning to Britons: FURLOUGH fraud has unfortunately proven itself to be an issue amid the pandemic. Now, two people have been arrested in connection with allegedly defrauding the Government system.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Sniffer dogs find tobacco stashed in secret ceiling compartment and shop chiller in 140,000 illegal cigarettes scam: Specialist tobacco sniffer dogs were used to locate secret hiding places being used by food shop bosses to conceal a huge haul of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes …: “Fraud” – BingNews
One in 1,000 people in UK has Covid: Fewer than one in 1,000 people have the virus in the UK, the ONS says; Infections are going down in every UK nation except Northern Ireland where they have stayed level; …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Devastation as much-loved independent shop is hit by fraudsters: THE owner of a popular independent shop in Bradford has spoken of her devastation after being “wiped out” by ‘fraudsters.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Who is John Darwin’s ex-wife Anne?: FORMER teacher and prison officer John Darwin faked his death in a canoeing accident in 2002 and claimed £700k in insurance. John turned up alive in 2007 when it emerged ex-wife Anne helped the …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Talk to someone. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert — or just tell a friend.