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Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

North Korean in China did gov dev work for Maryland man

A Maryland man pleaded guilty to outsourcing U.S. government contract work to a foreign developer, jeopardizing national security.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

AI-powered banking fraud on the rise - but financial institutions are fighting back

AI is now a central tool in both executing and combating bank fraud, with ethical implications for financial institutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

AI scam calls are getting smarter. Here's how telecoms are fighting back

AI technology is amplifying the threat of scam calls, making them more deceptive and hard to detect, with global losses hitting $1.03 trillion in 2023.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering

Xinbi Guarantee is a significant Chinese-language black market facilitating over $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

North Korean in China did gov dev work for Maryland man

A Maryland man pleaded guilty to outsourcing U.S. government contract work to a foreign developer, jeopardizing national security.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

AI-powered banking fraud on the rise - but financial institutions are fighting back

AI is now a central tool in both executing and combating bank fraud, with ethical implications for financial institutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

AI scam calls are getting smarter. Here's how telecoms are fighting back

AI technology is amplifying the threat of scam calls, making them more deceptive and hard to detect, with global losses hitting $1.03 trillion in 2023.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering

Xinbi Guarantee is a significant Chinese-language black market facilitating over $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

RICO billing conspiracy by law firms 'hoodwinked' courts, Ford alleges in suit seeking $300M

Ford Motor Co. accuses California law firms of a racketeering conspiracy involving inflated billing in lemon law litigation.
Law
fromeuronews
2 days ago

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution in exchange for substantial financial compensation to crash victims' families and the government.
#covid-19
#theft
fromIndependent
6 days ago
UK news

Tipperary businessman pleads guilty to fraudulent sales of diggers and plant machinery after gaining trust of unsuspecting buyers

fromIndependent
6 days ago
UK news

Tipperary businessman pleads guilty to fraudulent sales of diggers and plant machinery after gaining trust of unsuspecting buyers

#cyber-crime
UK news
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
#cybercrime
US news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | North Korea-linked gang 'stole' billions from Americans through romance scams, online schemes

A Cambodia-based gang linked to North Korea has stolen billions from Americans through romance scams and cyber heists since 2021.
US news
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago

Administrator Of Online Criminal Marketplace Extradited From Kosovo To The United States

Liridon Masurica, extradited to the U.S. from Kosovo, faces serious federal charges related to operating a major online fraud marketplace.
fromDatabreaches
3 days ago
DC food

16 Defendants Federally Charged in Connection with DanaBot Malware Scheme That Infected Computers Worldwide

fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin Prices

US news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | North Korea-linked gang 'stole' billions from Americans through romance scams, online schemes

A Cambodia-based gang linked to North Korea has stolen billions from Americans through romance scams and cyber heists since 2021.
US news
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago

Administrator Of Online Criminal Marketplace Extradited From Kosovo To The United States

Liridon Masurica, extradited to the U.S. from Kosovo, faces serious federal charges related to operating a major online fraud marketplace.
fromDatabreaches
3 days ago
DC food

16 Defendants Federally Charged in Connection with DanaBot Malware Scheme That Infected Computers Worldwide

fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin Prices

#law-enforcement
fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC parents

Police: LI man charged with defrauding upstate woman, pretending to be federal agent

fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC parents

Police: LI man charged with defrauding upstate woman, pretending to be federal agent

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

'We're seeing an immense uplift in the scale': How generative AI is fueling the next wave of ad tech fraud

Generative AI is being exploited by fraudsters to hijack ad revenues and mimic trusted publishers, complicating the ad tech landscape.
#wire-fraud
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Former NYC financier lived the high life in Miami while stealing millions from mother: feds

fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Former NYC financier lived the high life in Miami while stealing millions from mother: feds

#legal-news
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

#legal
#identity-theft
#crime
Poker
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

California lawyer Sara King sentenced to 21 months in prison for blowing $9M of clients' money in Vegas, using funds to fuel lavish lifestyle

Sara Jacqueline King sentenced to 21 months for defrauding clients of almost $9 million to fund gambling addiction.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

Poker
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

California lawyer Sara King sentenced to 21 months in prison for blowing $9M of clients' money in Vegas, using funds to fuel lavish lifestyle

Sara Jacqueline King sentenced to 21 months for defrauding clients of almost $9 million to fund gambling addiction.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
#california
Venture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Northern California business man who used underwater scooter in lake to evade arrest pleads guilty to investment fraud

Matthew Piercey pled guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, attempting to escape authorities by jumping into a lake with an underwater scooter.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Man charged after 37 dead dogs found in Essex animal shelter raid

Essex Police, alongside the RSPCA and Basildon Council, found the remains of 37 dogs at a property, leading to serious animal cruelty charges against Ovaeed Rahman.
UK news
#employee-misconduct
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Amtrak taken for a ride in wild $12M scam by 119 workers, but more than half keep their jobs: probe

Amtrak is dealing with a $12 million fraud scheme involving employees and crooked doctors, yet over half of the implicated workers remain employed.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Amtrak taken for a ride in wild $12M scam by 119 workers, but more than half keep their jobs: probe

Amtrak is dealing with a $12 million fraud scheme involving employees and crooked doctors, yet over half of the implicated workers remain employed.
#legal-issues
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects

Developers are accused of fraud for failing to disclose crucial facade cracks in a luxury condo, risking safety and structural integrity.
Law
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects

Developers are accused of fraud for failing to disclose crucial facade cracks in a luxury condo, risking safety and structural integrity.
Law
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Justin Sun and David Geffen's legal feud over $78m Giacometti sculpture expands

In a unique twist, Sun's legal indictment alleges that both fraud and forgery are at play, casting doubt on Geffen's acquisition of the sculpture.
Cryptocurrency
#embezzlement
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Former State Department analyst pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650K

A former State Department analyst embezzled over $650,000, abusing her authority to write checks to herself and others.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Former State Department analyst pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650K

A former State Department analyst embezzled over $650,000, abusing her authority to write checks to herself and others.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Tish's outrageous taxpayer-footed legal fees: Letters to the Editor - May 13, 2025

Taxpayers shouldn't cover legal expenses for officials' personal criminal activities.
Letitia James' proposed legal funding violates taxpayers' rights and undermines accountability.
#theranos
Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to have court rehear appeal of conviction

Elizabeth Holmes' appeal to rehear her fraud case was rejected by the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals, solidifying her conviction.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Holmes's partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup

Billy Evans, partner of Elizabeth Holmes, is launching a blood-testing startup similar to Theranos, despite the latter's notorious downfall.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
NYC startup

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is reportedly launching his own blood-testing startup. Here's what we know about him.

Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to have court rehear appeal of conviction

Elizabeth Holmes' appeal to rehear her fraud case was rejected by the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals, solidifying her conviction.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Holmes's partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup

Billy Evans, partner of Elizabeth Holmes, is launching a blood-testing startup similar to Theranos, despite the latter's notorious downfall.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
NYC startup

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is reportedly launching his own blood-testing startup. Here's what we know about him.

#deception
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Cooking

'There was no baby and she got off scot-free' - couple duped by fraudster Samantha Cookes in surrogacy ordeal

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Cooking

'There was no baby and she got off scot-free' - couple duped by fraudster Samantha Cookes in surrogacy ordeal

NYC startup
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Holmes' partner is reportedly doing something unbelievably brazen

Billy Evans is launching a health care startup similar to Theranos despite Elizabeth Holmes' infamous fraud case.
#celsius
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in prison

Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for fraud impacting billions in customer losses at Celsius.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in prison

Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for fraud impacting billions in customer losses at Celsius.
#george-santos
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Convicted fraudster George Santos grows weepy while begging for Trump pardon: 'Not a hardened criminal'

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Convicted fraudster George Santos grows weepy while begging for Trump pardon: 'Not a hardened criminal'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Ronn Owens' daughter indicted in alleged Bachelor' paternity fraud

Owens has been charged with seven counts of fraud, perjury, forgery and evidence tampering due to her paternity claims involving Clayton Echard.
LA Dodgers
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Homeowners sue trendy startup over alleged faulty construction - if workers even built their houses at all: 'Nightmare'

Tech executives behind Welcome Homes are facing lawsuits for allegedly constructing faulty homes and not delivering on their promises.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hi mum!' The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI technology to impersonate family and friends, creating realistic scenarios that pressure victims into sending money quickly.
#murder
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

SoCal man who killed wife and tossed her severed legs in trash gets 15 years to life in prison

Jack Potter was sentenced to 15 years to life for the murder of his wife, Laurie Potter, after concealing her death for nearly two decades.
Film
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

The Shocking Story Behind Netflix's Angi: Fake Life, True Crime

The murder of fashion designer Ana Paez by Maria Angeles Molina reveals a disturbing tale of manipulation, deceit, and cold-blooded crime.
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Three arrests in bribery investigation into Dutch Microsoft data center

The British Serious Fraud Office has arrested three individuals linked to a bribery investigation involving infrastructure supplier Blu-3 and former Mace Group employees.
European startups
#pension-theft
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Problem Solved: I didn't buy a pricey watch with PayPal. Can I get my money back?

PayPal should have removed the charge the moment you flagged it. The company promises to monitor every transaction 24/7 to prevent fraud, email phishing, and identity theft.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Heartless funeral director allegedly gave pet owners random animals' ashes: 'Devastation and heartache'

"Vereb took money in exchange for private cremation services, then disposed of many of the pets at a landfill and provided customers with ashes of other, unknown animals."
Pets
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Concord police investigating fake GoFundMe for car crash victim

"When there's an unspeakable tragedy, people have a deep urge to help and provide comfort to those affected - it's not uncommon for someone to create a GoFundMe to help another individual after a news report."
Fundraising
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

California businesswoman granted clemency by Trump sent to prison again for new fraud scheme

Adriana Camberos, previously pardoned by Trump, received a new prison sentence for fraud, showcasing continued criminal behavior shortly after her release.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 weeks ago

5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say

Five individuals were arrested for fraudulently claiming disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires.
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