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Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud
Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.Health - The New York Times - October 18 -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
No, Counting Votes for Several Days Is Not a Sign of Fraud
While the presidential winner was once usually known on election night, closer races and more mail voting have made it harder to make the call as quickly.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud
The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
BBC Verify on claims of Pennsylvania voter fraud
Claims have been spreading on social media alleging voter fraud in Pennsylvania - BBC Verify examines them.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Arizona’s Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud
The night before the election, Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona, a former TV anchor turned election truther, thanked her supporters for voting early—something she has long railed against.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials
BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X
More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.Tech - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Election fraud? Claims disappear after Trump victory
The steady drumbeat from the GOP pushing false claims of widespread election fraud has largely gone silent in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. Trump has never acknowledged his loss in ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Here’s What You Need to Know About an AI-Powered Scam Targeting Gmail
If your business uses the free email service, artificial intelligence is taking aim with convincing attempts to take over user accounts.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Marine Le Pen questioned in court over alleged fake EU jobs scam
French far-right leader denies embezzling EU funds and compares European parliament to a ‘blob’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied embezzling EU funds in a fake jobs scam when ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Return of the landline: why gen Z – and scam artists – love old-fashioned phones
80% of elderly people have landlines, compared with just 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds. Will the joy of a great conversation lead to a revival?. Name: Landlines.. Age: 148 years old. Continue ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’
When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
LinkedIn says it has verified 55 million users in effort to combat AI's spread of scams, misinformation
LinkedIn is trying to thwart the spread of misinformation fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence by verifying users — more than 55 million so far.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Jamie Oliver asks cheese lovers to help catch thieves behind £300,000 cheddar scam
London’s Neal’s Yard Dairy swindled out of 950 wheels of award-winning cheddars delivered to alleged fraudster. The celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has encouraged cheese lovers to help police catch ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
These 9 Tips Can Help Protect You and Your Company From Fake Job Scams
In the last year, the number of phantom jobs offered online and on social media has grown quickly, multiplying the possibilities for identity theft and security breaches.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Trump's coin sale misses early targets as crypto project's website crashes
Former President Donald Trump's launch of the token sale for his crypto project on Tuesday was plagued by problems.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Trump's coin sale misses early targets as crypto project's website crashes
Donald Trump’s new crypto project is off to a rough start.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Donald Trump has a new crypto venture. The industry is not impressed
Industry executives worry World Liberty Financial will undermine painstaking efforts to rebuild trust after scandalsBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Trump family will get 75 percent of crypto token revenue
The Trump family's cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, indicated in a report released Thursday that DT Marks DEFI LLC, a Delaware-based company connected to the former president, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
New Trump Crypto Venture Finds Few Takers, Even Among Supporters
Despite the GOP candidate’s conversion to a crypto booster and his digital media business owner status, most potential investors steer clear of World LIberty Financial.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.
Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Bitcoin bulls aim for $90,000 as crypto plays catch-up to MicroStrategy rally
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
How a Binance Employee Strained the Relationship Between the U.S. and Nigeria
The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Nigeria releases American crypto exec after dropping money laundering case
An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after authorities there announced that they were ending his money laundering trial on health and ...Tech - ABC News - October 24