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#fraud
fromFortune
1 week ago
Law

'I feel like an absolute idiot. How could I fall for this?' Mexican billionaire scammed out of $450 million by Russian claiming to be an Astor | Fortune

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Mystery surrounds death of 'playboy' fraudster who plunged from window of Chelsea home

Karl Cronin, a wanted fraudster, died after falling from a window, with investigations into the cause ongoing.
Silicon Valley food
fromFortune
1 week ago

A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese | Fortune

Keyshun Jones was arrested for allegedly stealing over $80,000 from Chick-fil-A using a fraudulent refund scheme after being fired.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Wealth manager who pawned former Premier League star's art collection faces jail

A wealth manager’s attempt to withdraw guilty pleas for fraud involving Edgar Davids’ art collection was rejected, leaving potential prison up to 34 months.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Law

'I feel like an absolute idiot. How could I fall for this?' Mexican billionaire scammed out of $450 million by Russian claiming to be an Astor | Fortune

Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

This California nonprofit was tasked with fire safety. Prosecutors say it mishandled over $100,000

Two leaders of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County were arrested for fraud and misuse of over $100,000 in taxpayer funds.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

British man arrested over 16m French chateau scam

Two British men are implicated in a €16 million scam involving a fraudulent luxury retreat in France, with one arrested and the other still sought.
Silicon Valley food
fromFortune
1 week ago

A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese | Fortune

Keyshun Jones was arrested for allegedly stealing over $80,000 from Chick-fil-A using a fraudulent refund scheme after being fired.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Reedley biolab operator convicted in scheme to sell millions of faulty COVID tests

Reedley biolab operator convicted of selling faulty COVID-19 tests from China, falsely claiming they were American-made and FDA-authorized.
#cybercrime
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Police arrest 3 people in cybercrime investigation, seize SMS blasters' used to defraud victims | CBC News

Three individuals were arrested in Toronto for using SMS blasters to defraud victims through fraudulent text messages.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Police arrest 3 people in cybercrime investigation, seize SMS blasters' used to defraud victims | CBC News

Three individuals were arrested in Toronto for using SMS blasters to defraud victims through fraudulent text messages.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Kenyan Court Detains Man 7 Days Over $440,000 Crypto App Fraud Probe

A Kenyan court detained a man for a week over a $440K scam involving a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Brooklyn man sentenced for fake temporary license plate scheme

Attorney General Leticia James indicted a Brooklyn man for selling forged temporary license plates across multiple states.
#counterfeit-art
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation

Two people were arrested for helping asylum seekers falsely claim to be gay to secure residency in the UK.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Former police officer charged with 2nd-degree murder in North York shooting: OPP | CBC News

A former police officer and university executive, Michaelo Markicevic, was charged with second-degree murder in a North York shooting.
#scam
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

They thought they were getting a deal from Rogers. Instead, they were scammed into financing iPads | CBC News

Brianna MacKay fell victim to a scam posing as a Rogers employee, resulting in unexpected charges for an iPad and data plan.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

They thought they were getting a deal from Rogers. Instead, they were scammed into financing iPads | CBC News

Brianna MacKay fell victim to a scam posing as a Rogers employee, resulting in unexpected charges for an iPad and data plan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

HSBC profits fall amid $400m fraud-related charge and Iran war

HSBC's profits fell 4% in the first three months of the year, dropping $100m to $9.4bn, compared with the same period in 2025. Revenue increased 6% to $18.6bn.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

ZachXBT Exposes US Law Firm Gerstein Harrow's $71M Grab of Stolen Lazarus Funds

ZachXBT named Gerstein Harrow LLP for filing fake DPRK claims to seize $71M in frozen KelpDAO funds, directly harming the actual victims of recent exploits.
Cryptocurrency
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 week ago

America's greatest fears about AI revealed as FBI issues stark warning

Americans fear losing life savings to increasingly deceptive AI scams, with 37% ranking AI fraud as a top concern.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Ex-con inspector conducted fake asbestos inspection to speed up Bensonhurst homeless shelter plan: NYC pol

A fraudulent asbestos inspector allegedly approved a Brooklyn homeless shelter site without conducting a proper inspection, raising community safety concerns.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found

Federal prosecutors convicted 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme affecting over 1,000 victims across 47 states and 19 countries.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Hello Living Nostrand Developer Can Move Forward With Suit

A Brooklyn court allowed Eli Karp to proceed with a lawsuit against Madison Realty Capital for alleged predatory lending practices.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Scam QR codes are showing up on Bike Share bicycles, parking machines. Here's what to look for | CBC News

Faux QR codes targeting Bike Share users in Toronto are a new scam, leading to fraudulent sites asking for personal information.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

A San Francisco artist's painting sold for $60,000. It was fake.

"For years, these defendants painted themselves as purveyors of fine art while selling lies on canvas to unsuspecting collectors. Today's convictions strip away the varnish and reveal the fraud underneath."
Arts
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Appellate Court allows Hello Living Nostrand developer to continue Brooklyn fraud case | amNewYork

A Brooklyn court allowed a developer to pursue a lawsuit against a financier for alleged predatory lending practices.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour calls on Jenrick to give 37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation

Labour demands Robert Jenrick return £37,500 from a foreign donor convicted of fraud amid ongoing police investigation into campaign contributions.
fromTNW | China
1 week ago

China launches months-long campaign against AI misuse

The 2026 edition of the 'Qinglang' campaign targets AI-enabled fraud, deepfakes, disinformation, and illegal applications that violate privacy and intellectual property rights.
Information security
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch

Hong Kong's central bank warns of fraudulent tokens misusing licensed issuer names, with no regulated stablecoins currently issued.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests

A global crackdown led to 276 arrests in cryptocurrency scams targeting Americans, highlighting international cooperation and organized fraud networks.
Canada news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs

Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs to combat money laundering and fraud, citing their role in facilitating scams.
Cryptocurrency
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto

Ben McKenzie believes cryptocurrency is dangerous and benefits from the anonymity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Poker
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy for exploiting insider information for sports betting and rigged poker games.
#insider-trading
US news
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.
US news
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A Female Looksmaxxer Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery

An 18-year-old woman is suing streamer Braden Eric Peters for fraud, battery, and alleged sexual assault related to looksmaxxing.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills

Ghost MOTs occur when vehicles falsely pass inspections without proper checks, putting drivers at risk of unsafe conditions and financial loss.
#meta
fromTNW | Meta
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Media industry
fromMashable
2 weeks ago

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Meta
3 weeks ago

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Meta faces multiple lawsuits alleging it profited from scam ads on its platforms, projecting $16 billion in revenue from fraudulent advertising in 2024.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Cancer
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Romance fraudster jailed for five years after 'despicable and sinister' targetting of vulnerable young widow

A conman deceived a woman into giving him €142,000 under false pretenses of a romantic relationship and cancer treatment.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Officials charge a U.S. soldier for using intel on this $400K Polymarket bet

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket, the federal prosecutor's office in New York said.
US Elections
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

U.S. soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket.
US news
#us-military
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

SoCal man rented cars to thieves for a share of their stolen goods, federal prosecutors say

A Canyon Country man led a theft ring causing $23.9 million in losses, involving organized crime and fraudulent activities across multiple states.
US news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

US soldier accused of using military secrets to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A US Army soldier was indicted for using classified information to win $400,000 on a prediction market platform.
Games
fromGamesBeat
2 weeks ago

Skillz wins $420M judgment in lawsuit against Papaya alleging bot fraud in multiplayer games

Skillz won a $420 million verdict against Papaya for using bots to defraud players in multiplayer games.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
Law
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Group Made a Mint Off Illegal Airbnbs With Fake Hosts: Suit

Fraudulent short-term rentals in Brooklyn led to a lawsuit seeking millions in penalties against landlord Chananya Bineth and associates.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Sandwich man who ran 'snack shack' facing new charges of stealing from Plymouth schools

Patrick Van Cott, 64, was charged with one count of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and two counts of wire fraud. He allegedly stole thousands of dollars' worth of food and kitchen equipment to fund his business, the Snack Shack.
Boston food
Barcelona
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court upholds acquittal of Neymar, Barcelona in Santos fraud case

Spain's Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of Neymar and former Barcelona presidents on fraud and corruption charges related to his 2013 transfer.
Information security
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Mythos meeting focused on the wrong AI risk to banks. Here's the one nobody is talking about | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is transforming fraud into a machine-driven, scalable threat, posing risks beyond traditional cyber attacks.
NYC startup
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

South Korean Police Want to Arrest HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk

HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk is under investigation for misleading investors, leading to a potential arrest warrant.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
#napa-county
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Taxpayers flood Napa Co. Tax Collector's Office after payments vanish in check fraud scheme

Property tax checks mailed to Napa County are being stolen and altered, leading to widespread fraud affecting many residents.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

More property tax check fraud victims come forward in Napa Co., officials say: 'My stomach dropped'

Over 60 property tax checks in Napa County have been lost or stolen due to check washing fraud, totaling between $1 and $2 million.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Taxpayers flood Napa Co. Tax Collector's Office after payments vanish in check fraud scheme

Property tax checks mailed to Napa County are being stolen and altered, leading to widespread fraud affecting many residents.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

More property tax check fraud victims come forward in Napa Co., officials say: 'My stomach dropped'

Over 60 property tax checks in Napa County have been lost or stolen due to check washing fraud, totaling between $1 and $2 million.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Bordering on ridiculous' that money mule has not brought compensation to court for elderly fraud victim, judge says

A judge criticized a money mule for not reimbursing a victim of a smishing fraud involving a loss of €4,212.
#north-korea
#santacon
New York City
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.
Fundraising
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

SantaCon organizer accused of stealing over $1M in 'his own con game'

SantaCon's charitable claims in New York City are under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against its president, Stefan Pildes.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

SantaCon president stole millions in charitable donations to fund luxury lifestyle, says FBI

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon, is charged with defrauding ticket buyers and misusing charity funds for personal expenses.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

SantaCon founder charged with stealing from charity | amNewYork

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million raised for charity.
New York City
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.
Fundraising
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

SantaCon organizer accused of stealing over $1M in 'his own con game'

SantaCon's charitable claims in New York City are under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against its president, Stefan Pildes.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

SantaCon president stole millions in charitable donations to fund luxury lifestyle, says FBI

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon, is charged with defrauding ticket buyers and misusing charity funds for personal expenses.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

SantaCon founder charged with stealing from charity | amNewYork

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million raised for charity.
Poker
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-NBA player to plead guilty illegal sports betting case | amNewYork

Damon Jones will plead guilty in a gambling case involving NBA players leaking confidential information for fraudulent betting.
#corruption
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide

Two cousins pleaded guilty to a rental scam involving over 10,000 bookings and $8.5 million in fraudulent revenue through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

California Republicans rip into Gavin Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud

California Republicans criticize Governor Newsom for inadequate action against widespread fraud affecting taxpayer dollars.
UK politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
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