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Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls: William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam ...
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US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...
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How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’: Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/france-economy-food-prices-shrinkflation.html
To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1243189142/scam-baiter-kitboga
DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594568-dnc-launches-digital-ad-to-bash-maga-tax-scam-on-tax-day/
Explained: Vietnam’s $12 billion financial fraud, for which a businesswoman has been sentenced to death
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/vietnam-scam-truong-my-lan-death-penalty-9266548/
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates: Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68834390
Ohio woman, 74, arrested in armed robbery of credit union was a victim of a scam, her family says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-woman-74-arrested-armed-robbery-credit-union-was-victim-scam-fami-rcna149410
Customer RMAs Inno3D RTX 4070 Ti but allegedly receives cheaper Dell RTX 3050 in return — accuses Overclockers UK for scam
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/customer-rmas-inno3d-rtx-4070-ti-but-allegedly-receives-dell-rtx-3050-in-return-blames-overclockers-uk-for-scam
Company director jailed for multiple offences; firms' bank accounts used to receive S$18 million in scam proceeds
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/company-director-jailed-scammers-money-laundering-4288971
Martin Lewis issues 'urgent' three-digit code for anybody who has bank account: The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star, who is a BBC Sounds podcast host too ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-three-29056862
CM Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, worked in collusion with his ministers, AAP leaders: ED to SC
deccanherald.com/india/cm-kejriwal-kingpin-of-excise-scam-worked-in-collusion-with-his-ministers-aap-leaders-ed-to-sc-2994143
Facebook and Instagram travel insurance scam warning: Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance” as part of a new government ...
sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24280153.facebook-instagram-travel-insurance-scam-warning/
HMRC issues warning over email and says 'do not engage with it': HMRC has moved to social media this week where it has rushed to issue a new scam warning and ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/hmrc-issues-warning-over-email-29059998
Misconfigured cloud server leaked clues of North Korean animation scam: Outsourcers outsourced work for the BBC, Amazon, and HBO Max to the hermit kingdom
theregister.com/2024/04/23/north_korea_animators/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Modi slams TMC over school jobs scam, says Bengal's youth paying the price: Malda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lambasted the TMC over the cancellation ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/modi-slams-tmc-over-school-jobs-scam-says-bengals-youth-paying-the-price-891208
Scammer pretends to be MS Dhoni, asks Insta user for Rs 600 to return home: Scammer pretends to be MS Dhoni, asks Insta user for Rs 600 to return home
wionews.com/india-news/scammer-pretends-to-be-ms-dhoni-asks-insta-user-for-rs-600-to-return-home-715178
The ‘Hollywood Con Queen’ gets a new documentary from Apple TV Plus: A new documentary from the team behind Tiger King dives into a notorious scammer who ...
theverge.com/2024/4/25/24140331/hollywood-con-queen-documentary-apple-tv
Flashy pastor James Wanjohi in Sh600m jobs scam on DCI’s no-fly list: Wanjohi failed to turn up for questioning.
nation.africa/kenya/news/flashy-pastor-james-wanjohi-in-sh600m-jobs-scam-on-dci-s-no-fly-list-4603710
South Korean Woman Scammed $50K by Impersonator Using Deepfake of Elon Musk: Being an ardent admirer of Elon Musk, the victim received a friend request from an ...
techtimes.com/articles/304023/20240426/south-korean-woman-scammed-50k-impersonator-using-deepfake-elon-musk.htm
Scam caller phones Alderholt firm pretending to be police: An ALDERHOLT business have begun to warn people of a scam caller pretending to be a Police officer.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24275470.scam-caller-phones-alderholt-firm-pretending-police/
Delhi liquor scam: ED likely to file new chargesheet with AAP as accused: The chargesheet is in its 'final drafting stage' and can include names of 'four or ...
business-standard.com/india-news/delhi-liquor-scam-ed-likely-to-file-new-chargesheet-with-aap-as-accused-124042200155_1.html
Plea in Supreme Court seeks SIT probe into Electoral Bonds scam
deccanherald.com/india/plea-in-supreme-court-seeks-sit-probe-into-electoral-bonds-scam-2992886
People warned check HMRC account 'now' over scam 'it hasn't been able to stop': HMRC has warned scammers and fraudsters are attempting to change businesses’ bank ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/people-warned-check-hmrc-account-29059649
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook: Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
rnz.co.nz/news/world/515204/how-fraudsters-are-getting-fake-articles-onto-facebook
Bengal SSC scam: ‘No vote from teachers, govt workers', Mamata Banerjee hits out at opposition | Mint
livemint.com/news/bengal-ssc-scam-no-vote-from-teachers-govt-workers-mamata-banerjee-hits-out-at-opposition-11714016538055.html
Auckland property investment scammer will be deported back to China: A man who was jailed after concocting an elaborate $6 million property scam to defraud ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-property-investment-scammer-will-be-deported-back-to-china/SYYIB5SMSFEDZHL5KAGAA74JAM/
Retiree cleaned out of RM250,000: BATU PAHAT: A retired teacher who went online looking for a cleaner paid an initial fee of only RM15 but ended up losing her ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/27/retiree-cleaned-out-of-rm250000
74-year-old Ohio woman charged with bank robbery was victim of a scam, family says
dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/24/ann-mayers-hamilton-ohio-bank-robbery-suspect/73435950007/
Drivers warned over parking ticket scam that's causing 'distress': Drivers have been warned to be vigilant over a surge in parking ticket scams that are causing ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/motoring/drivers-warned-over-parking-ticket-9240381
Labour’s rail nationalisation plan won’t end rip-off ticket prices for years: The party is pledging major reforms that will improve rail travel for passengers ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/labours-rail-nationalisation-plan-wont-end-rip-off-ticket-prices-3022995
WhatsApp users warned of ‘nasty scam’: WhatsApp users are being warned about the growing prevalence of a ‘nasty scam’ in which fraudsters are trying to take over ...
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/whatsapp-users-warned-of-nasty-scam-9362963/
Lawsuit claims hackers swiped law firm client's cash in email scam: An engineering and manufacturing company accused U.S. law firm Clark Hill and one of its ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/lawsuit-claims-hackers-swiped-law-firm-clients-cash-email-scam-2024-04-26/
Ajit Pawar, his wife and nephew get EOW clean chit in Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam
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Quick Glance: Clearance for Ajit Pawar, Wife, Nephew in Money-Laundering Case Involving Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank
- The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has given a clean chit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, and nephew Rohit Pawar in an alleged money-laundering scam related to the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, as reported by The Indian Express on Wednesday.
- The agency relied on its evaluation of two transactions to affirm the absence of any criminal wrongdoing by the Pawars.
- The case centers on accusations that officials at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank unlawfully extended loans to cooperative sugar factory owners, their relatives, or others without adhering to proper procedures.
- Subsequently, the companies were reportedly sold at discounted prices to individuals associated with the bank's directors.
Continental Fined €100 Million Over Role in Diesel Emission Scam: Continental AG was fined €100 million ($107 million) for failing to prevent that its staff ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/continental-fined-100-million-over-role-in-diesel-emission-scam
Surrey Police warn of new scam where people impersonating officers: Surrey Police have recently had a number of reports of this fraud across East Surrey
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-police-warn-new-scam-29053643
Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in $40 million scam case: HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam's top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years on Thursday (Apr ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-court-jails-soft-drinks-tycoon-40-miilion-scam-case-tan-hiep-phat-4291091
Excise policy case: Delhi court extends judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, others till May 8
deccanherald.com/india/excise-policy-case-delhi-court-extends-judicial-custody-of-manish-sisodia-others-till-may-8-2996421
Delhi Liquor Scam: Court Extends Judicial Custody of Kavitha Till May 7: New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of BRS leader K ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/delhi-liquor-policy-case-court-extends-judicial-custody-of-brs-leader-kavitha-till-may-7-890765
How to protect yourself from a new face-swap romance scam: Unveiling the two-phone method used by face-swap romance scammers. Arm yourself with knowledge to ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/23/protect-yourself-face-swap-romance-scam/
Instagram celeb ‘Jay Mazini’ gets 7 years for $8M Bitcoin and Ponzi scams: Mazini, real name Jebara Igbara, 27, would have gotten even more time in prison if he ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/instagram-celeb-jay-mazini-gets-7-years-for-bitcoin-and-ponzi-scams/
Shopee: Be wary of SMS scams asking for your personal info: Shopee has warned customers to be vigilant with their personal information in light of the rise in ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/26/shopee-be-wary-of-sms-scams-asking-for-your-personal-info
As romance scams soar, the dark world of cyber slaves is exposed: In early 2023, Brits lost £580,000,000 to scammers – but in some cases, the people on the other ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/romance-scams-soar-dark-world-cyber-slaves-revealed-20719299/
S'pore police warn of new phishing scam involving fraudulent Budget 2024 infographics
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/23/s039pore-police-warn-of-new-phishing-scam-involving-fraudulent-budget-2024-infographics
VDOT warns of 'smishing' toll road scam: As if road tolls weren’t unpopular enough, now the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware ...
dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/vdot-warns-of-smishing-toll-scam-via-text-message-fbi/article_2b4ee499-4cea-5142-b144-23ca53bac194.html
Warning over fake delivery emails targeting Australians:
9news.com.au/national/scams-in-australia-hackers-online-email-texts-targeting-innocent-people-in-pictures/eaf2016c-b71f-42d5-ab20-c5ce51880b04
People panic over £500 HMRC message warning 'we're coming for you': The scam warns the victim to pay £500 in unpaid taxes, or they'll be arrested within ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/people-panic-over-500-hmrc-29047345
A Wisconsin woman received a $750,000 prize in the mail. She's one of thousands to be targeted by scammers.
jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/public-investigator/2024/04/25/scam-letters-supposedly-from-publishers-clearing-house-are-fake-wisconsin/73347298007/
Real-estate agent's ritzy Hamptons home used in fake Airbnb scam: The agent told The Real Deal she got a phone call from someone asking about her home listed on ...
businessinsider.com/real-estate-agent-hamptons-home-fake-airbnb-scam-2024-4
Why Centre filed an application to modify 2G spectrum scam judgement: The Supreme Court, in 2012, had prescribed that 2G spectrum can only be allocated through ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/application-modify-2g-spectrum-scam-judgement-9288254/
Suffolk woman targeted in repeat prescription call scam: A Suffolk woman in her 90s was targeted in a prescription medicine phone scam.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24277936.suffolk-woman-targeted-repeat-prescription-call-scam/
The paradox of Sanjay Pugalia: Chief of Adani’s business of news: From upholding liberal values to spearheading the campaign to takeover NDTV – what prompted the ...
newslaundry.com/2024/04/20/the-paradox-of-sanjay-pugalia-chief-of-adanis-business-of-news
SIT probe into electoral bonds 'scam': Plea in SC seeks court-monitored investigation | Mint
livemint.com/news/india/sit-probe-into-electoral-bonds-scam-plea-in-sc-seeks-court-monitored-investigation-11713943943651.html
Kayani Bakery seeks closure of complaint on online scam after Google takes off fraudulent listing
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/kayani-bakery-closure-complaint-online-scam-google-fraudulent-listing-9291017/
The Chase's Jenny Ryan supported by fans after 'nasty' scam: Jenny, 42, said she now feels anxious and vulnerable
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/chases-jenny-ryan-supported-fans-29046124
Police probe over 300 suspected scammers and money mules; more than S$9 million lost
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/300-suspected-scammers-money-mules-9-million-lost-police-investigate-4292691
E-commerce risks becoming scam central with proliferation of bots: Platforms, online services must do more to tackle scourge of scammers using bots in innovative ...
straitstimes.com/opinion/e-commerce-risks-becoming-scam-central-with-proliferation-of-bots
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Fake Samsung 1080 Pro SSDs show up on Aliexpress, and the benchmark results are hilarious
pcgamer.com/software/windows/fake-samsung-1080-pro-ssds-show-up-on-aliexpress-and-the-benchmark-results-are-hilarious/
Chester Zoo warns visitors of 'totally fake' ticket offer: Chester Zoo is warning visitors about a ticket offer on a social media page which it describes is ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24278638.chester-zoo-warns-visitors-totally-fake-ticket-offer/
‘Pay him Sh2.1 billion as well’: When Wamalwa exonerated Pattni over Goldenberg scam
nation.africa/kenya/news/-pay-him-sh2-1-billion-as-well-when-wamalwa-exonerated-pattni-over-goldenberg-scam-4599930
AAP major beneficiary of proceeds of crime generated in excise scam: ED tells SC: New Delhi:The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the "major beneficiary" of the proceeds ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/aap-major-beneficiary-of-proceeds-of-crime-generated-in-excise-scam-ed-tells-sc-891095
American gets jail for running S$18 million fraudulent forex trading scheme: Michael Philip Atkins, 51, was extradited from the United States to Singapore in ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/forex-fraud-trading-scam-millions-american-extradite-michael-philip-atkins-4291111
Pratik Gandhi’s mother called him at 2 am to ask him if he ‘did the right thing’ quitting high-paying job for acting: ‘I had started losing opportunities at ...
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pratik-gandhis-mother-called-him-at-2-am-to-ask-him-if-he-did-the-right-thing-quitting-high-paying-job-for-acting-i-had-started-losing-opportunities-at-both-ends-9287910/
Johor Baru housewife loses RM400,000 in phone scam: JOHOR BARU: A housewife lost RM400,000 after falling prey to a phone scam.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/johor-baru-housewife-loses-rm400000-in-phone-scam
Commentary: Have you ever tried to prank a scammer?: In the never-ending battle against scams, some people are finding solace in turning the tables on scammers ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/scams-joy-mess-pranks-scambaiting-legal-considerations-4286491
Tesco shoppers targeted by £500 gift card scam email: The scam email, claiming to be from Tesco, offers shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24271389.tesco-shoppers-targeted-500-gift-card-scam-email/
Funeral fraudsters target Scots mourners in disgraceful scam: The scammers are attempting to dupe grieving friends and relatives into revealing their bank ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/funeral-fraudsters-target-scots-mourners-32653431
Uddhav Thackeray fires 'Bogus Janata Party' barb at BJP over 'nakli' Shiv Sena jibe
deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/uddhav-thackeray-fires-bogus-janata-party-barb-at-bjp-over-nakli-shiv-sena-jibe-2992529
On Priyanka Gandhi’s nudge, Karnataka govt mulls SIT probe into cooperative banks scam
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/on-priyanka-gandhis-nudge-karnataka-govt-mulls-sit-probe-in-cooperative-banks-scams-2992519
OTP fraud: How govt, SBI Card, telcos are joining hands to fight the menace: OTP fraud exploits the security feature designed to protect online transactions - ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/otp-fraud-how-govt-sbi-card-telcos-are-joining-hands-to-fight-the-menace-124042400615_1.html
Police unearth scam in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana in Mancherial: Adilabad: Ramagundam police arrested the owners of Ultimate Energy Resource Private Limited for ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/police-unearth-scam-in-pm-kaushal-vikas-yojana-in-mancherial-890915
ED arrests retired Chhattisgarh IAS officer Anil Tuteja in liquor scam case: Raipur, Apr 21 (PTI) Days after filing a fresh case, the Enforcement Directorate on ...
deccanherald.com/india/chhattisgarh/ed-arrests-retired-chhattisgarh-ias-officer-anil-tuteja-in-liquor-scam-case-2988018
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Odisha Cong distributes free 'paan' among people highlighting 'scams' of BJP, BJD
deccanherald.com/elections/india/odisha-cong-distributes-free-paan-among-people-highlighting-scams-of-bjp-bjd-2991377
Wrong number: Phone scammer calls police station: Dunedin police are reminding the public to remain vigilant after receiving a scam call to their office landline ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/wrong-number-phone-scammer-calls-police-station
How to protect yourself from a new face-swap romance scam: Unveiling the two-phone method used by face-swap romance scammers. Arm yourself with knowledge to ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/23/protect-yourself-face-swap-romance-scam/
‘Laws may need to change’: Gina Rinehart lashes Facebook over scam ‘inaction’: Rinehart has conceded a legal overhaul may be the only way to prevent people from ...
smh.com.au/national/western-australia/laws-may-need-to-change-gina-rinehart-lashes-facebook-over-scam-inaction-20240417-p5fkmt.html
WhatsApp verification code scams could steal your account: Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has received reports of the ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24268953.whatsapp-verification-code-scams-steal-account/
Don't Fall For This Fake 4TB Samsung 1080 Pro SSD For Just $31: You need to know what to look out for when you are shopping around for computer parts as many ...
hothardware.com/news/counterfeit-samsung-western-digital-ssds-show-up-online
What we know about the shooting of an Uber driver in Ohio and the scam surrounding it
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/22/what-we-know-about-the-shooting-of-an-uber-driver-in-ohio-and-the-scam-surrounding-it
CA affirms dismissal of 3 immigration officers tagged in ‘pastillas’ scam: The same decision dismisses the case against one immigration officer for lack of ...
rappler.com/philippines/court-appeals-decision-affirms-dismissal-immigration-officers-pastillas-scam-april-2024/
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