13 stories tagged #fraud

  1. Task Scams: The Rise of Fake Crypto Jobs on WhatsApp and Telegram
    crypto

    Task Scams: The Rise of Fake Crypto Jobs on WhatsApp and Telegram

    An in-depth look at how scammers use messaging apps to lure victims with fake part-time jobs and crypto payments.

    3d ago 1 min read
  2. Visa Warns of AI-Driven Ransomware and Scam Surge
    finance

    Visa Warns of AI-Driven Ransomware and Scam Surge

    Ransomware attacks using AI are up 47%, with financial services as the top target. Visa fights back with adversarial fraud detection.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. BBC Uncovers Ugandan Dog Rescue Scam Preying on Animal Lovers
    world

    BBC Uncovers Ugandan Dog Rescue Scam Preying on Animal Lovers

    BBC investigation reveals scammers in Mityana, Uganda, using injured dogs to solicit fake donations from international animal lovers on social media platforms like TikTok and GoFundMe.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Nova Scotia Woman Accuses Dealership of $60K Fraud
    world

    Nova Scotia Woman Accuses Dealership of $60K Fraud

    Customers allege widespread fraud against Race Auto Group in Nova Scotia. One woman claims she owes $60,000 for vehicles she no longer possesses.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. AI Firm Ex-Leaders Indicted for Investor Fraud
    tech

    AI Firm Ex-Leaders Indicted for Investor Fraud

    Former CEO and CFO of iLearningEngines charged with defrauding investors and lenders through fabricated customer relationships and revenue. Company went bankrupt.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. India's Central Bank Eyes Payment Delays to Combat Fraud
    finance

    India's Central Bank Eyes Payment Delays to Combat Fraud

    India's Reserve Bank is considering a delay for certain digital payments exceeding 10,000 rupees to combat rising fraud. Proposals include enhanced authentication and customer controls.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bank Manager Accused of Stealing Over $21,000 in Unauthorized Withdrawals
    finance

    Bank Manager Accused of Stealing Over $21,000 in Unauthorized Withdrawals

    Reagan France allegedly made over 100 unauthorized transactions while employed at Home Savings Bank in Kentucky.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Small $4 Charges Could Signal Fraud, Experts Warn
    finance

    Small $4 Charges Could Signal Fraud, Experts Warn

    Experts warn that small, unfamiliar charges on credit cards may indicate unauthorized access and potential fraud.

    2mo ago 2 min read