Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

The Instagrammer admits obstructing a police investigation into an alleged £3.5m fraud.

Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.

Innocent man's identity used to scam football fans

Richard Russell was named on official documents as the boss of the online ticketing site.

I'm not stupid, I've chosen to speak, says catfish victim duped for nine years

Kirat Assi was the victim of an elaborate catfish which lasted almost nine years.

Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

Meta again testing facial recognition software to fight 'celeb bait' scams

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is testing facial recognition software to combat “celeb bait” scams on its platforms, as well as to allow users to more easily regain access to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Business Owners in Disaster-Hit Areas Should Watch Out for Possible Scams

Widespread relief efforts will help storm-ravaged regions recover, but fraudsters are also in the mix, warn federal agencies.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Meet ZachXBT, the Masked Vigilante Tracking Down Billions in Crypto Scams and Thefts

He just untangled a $243 million bitcoin theft, what may be the biggest-ever crypto heist to target a single victim. And he has never shown his face.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Journalist who exposed Cambodia’s scam industry released by authorities

Mech Dara, charged with incitement, freed on bail after video of him apologising to country’s leaders appears. Mech Dara, one of Cambodia’s most prominent journalists, known for exposing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Banks and regulators warn of rise in ‘quishing’ QR code scams

HSBC, Santander and the US Federal Trade Commission concerned over email attacks that bypass cyber-defences

Business - Financial Times - October 27

‘Grate Cheese Robbery’ Scams Company Out of 22 Tons of Cheddar

Neal’s Yard, a leading cheese retailer in London, said that a shipment of 22 metric tons of rare Cheddar had disappeared in the con.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity firm BioCatch says

Banks are under pressure to kick criminals off their platforms and compensate more victims as regulators and lawmakers focus on the harm done by digital scams.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

Alleged criminal ring is the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in country’s history, according to police. South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320bn won ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

It’s ‘Trump’s America’

We take a look at how Trump won, and what’s next. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.

Voter Fraud Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Widespread cheating at the polls is a myth. So what are election deniers really after?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

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

FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes

The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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.

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.

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.

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 - November 5

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

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 - November 6

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 - November 8

Four arrested in insurance fraud plot with bizarre twist

Nationwide cases of insurance fraud cost the United States about $40 billion a year, according to the FBI. This week in California, four people were arrested in an alleged insurance fraud plot with ...

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

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