Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has thanked voters in Minnesota after winning re-election in the just-concluded midterm elections ... Show more
3 Chinese nationals accused of using stolen card details to buy Nvidia graphic cards taken back to Sim Lim Square
asiaone.com/singapore/nvidia-graphic-cards-stolen-credit-card-sim-lim-square-chinese-nationals
Fraudster Spent Months Posing as Contractor Before Diverting $14.7M Payment: A months-long scheme exposed weaknesses in how Mobile, Ala., officials verified ...
enr.com/articles/64095-fraudster-spent-months-posing-as-contractor-before-diverting-147m-payment
Pakistani businessman ‘bought Thai ID’ 20 years ago: A Pakistani fabric store owner in Pattani province has been arrested for allegedly using the identity of a ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3341059/pakistani-businessman-bought-thai-id-20-years-ago
Fake iPhone Duo offers hit premium buyers as scammers exploit launch hype: iPhone Duo Scam: Fake websites are using steep discounts, countdown timers and bogus ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/fake-iphone-duo-sales-scams-target-buyers-126102600783_1.html
Bank fraud victims want Ottawa to make big banks pay more: Every year, Canadians lose hundreds of millions to bank fraud — and are often left footing the bill ...
cbc.ca/news/gopublic/bank-fraud-legislation-9.7382518
AIB is warning customers about scam text messages designed to trick people into handing over their banking details, as payment fraud cases reported by the bank ... Show more
Underground AI cybercrime tools surge in 2026: AI is making phishing, voice scams, identity fraud, and malware development cheaper and easier to scale ...
rappler.com/technology/underground-artificial-intelligence-cybercrime-tools-surge-2026/
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
80% of financial institutions struggle to contain cyber threats – Report: A new report finds 80% of financial institutions struggle to contain cyber threats ...
punchng.com/80-of-financial-institutions-struggle-to-contain-cyber-threats-report/
Danish university DTU breach exposes data of up to 200,000 people: The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) says information belonging to up to 200 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/danish-university-dtu-breach-exposes-data-of-up-to-200-000-people/
Asked to complete HANIS verification? Here’s what you need to know: A HANIS request does not automatically mean a beneficiary is suspected of fraud ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-01-asked-to-complete-hanis-verification-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Paid articlePaywall Florida social worker stole nearly $100K from patients with dementia, cops say: The suspect made six credit card payments using money from a patient after he ...
tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/09/29/florida-social-worker-dementia-elderly-exploitation-credit-card-fraud/
DWP benefit fraud 5 'steps' update includes Universal Credit - key details: The DWP has issued a new update on its benefit fraud crackdown
kentlive.news/news/cost-of-living/dwp-benefit-fraud-5-steps-11169509
‘Rent a Garba partner’ for Rs 500 to Rs 6,500? Gujarat Police issue warning: The Ahmedabad police are investigating social media posts offering Garba companions ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rent-a-garba-partner-ahmedabad-police-warning-10887614/
DWP confirms 5 moves it is making in crackdown on benefits claimants: Lilian Greenwood has issued an update in the Commons over battling the ballooning cost of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-5-moves-making-34652975
Home Affairs investigating 21 identity theft and fraud cases, Schreiber says: Home Affairs is investigating 21 identity-fraud cases and says it has ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-22-home-affairs-investigating-21-identity-theft-and-fraud-cases-schreiber-says/
Tinubu orders NIN enrolment to hit 95% by December: President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Identity Management Commission to expand National ...
punchng.com/tinubu-orders-nin-enrolment-to-hit-95-by-december/
50,000 Brits caught up in huge passport scare. Did you hand over your ID in Spain?
euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/16/50000-brits-caught-up-in-huge-passport-scare-did-you-hand-over-your-id-in-spain/
yicaiglobal.com Sep 16
Hong Kong Sees Wave of Credit Card Fraud Linked to New iPhone Purchases
yicaiglobal.com/news/hong-kong-sees-wave-of-credit-card-fraud-linked-to-new-iphone-purchases
Chinese murder suspect held in Pattaya over alleged Thai ID fraud: BANGKOK: Thai police have arrested a 67-year-old Chinese man wanted in connection with a ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/14/chinese-murder-suspect-held-in-pattaya-over-alleged-thai-id-fraud
Driving test conman got 'ringers' to take exams in 'tip of the iceberg' case: One impersonator told suspicious test centre staff he was a local builder - but ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/driving-test-conman-ringers-take-34578987
Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals: The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network ...
nytimes.com/2026/09/11/world/europe/horses-trafficked-europe-fake-passports.html
India’s fraud rate almost twice global average: TransUnion: According to TransUnion’s Top Fraud Trends Report, suspected digital payment fraud in India jumped to ...
financialexpress.com/business/news/indias-fraud-rate-almost-twice-global-average-transunion/4269761/
Data privacy and digital trust are becoming central to how financial institutions operate, making robust identity, fraud prevention and consent management ... Show more
Finserv Investment Summit 2026
Finserv Investment Summit 2026
Sources: MLB suspends prospect over false identity, age plot - ESPN: Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an ...
espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49754483/sources-mlb-suspends-dominican-prospect-age-fraud-plot
California Beer Heist Shows How Cargo Theft Has Changed: Thieves allegedly used fraudulent paperwork to steal 40,000 pounds of beer, exposing the rise of ...
newsweek.com/california-beer-heist-cargo-theft-identity-fraud-12386475
Chidimma Adetshina: 'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing deportation
bbc.com/news/articles/cj364xxr5ngo
Key FactsChidimma Adetshina contests South African deportation effort
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- In 2024, South Africa stripped her of identity and travel documents after questions arose about her citizenship.
- South African officials seek her detention after declaring her a prohibited person in 2024.
- She was arrested in June 2026 and later released on warning after allegedly re-entering the country unlawfully.
- Proceedings were postponed until February 2027 to allow completion of her review challenging the deportation decision.
I remind everyone that I was born in South Africa. I have applied through the proper legal channels to have my status and citizenship determined.— Chidimma Adetshina, after a hearing in Cape Town
Man Faces 8 Years in Prison After Allegedly Ordering 300 Pizzas to Strangers in Massive Prank
vice.com/en/article/man-faces-8-years-in-prison-after-allegedly-ordering-300-pizzas-to-strangers-in-massive-prank/
Tenn. man accused of using fraudulent card to buy $2.5K Pokémon card arrested: A man accused of fraudulently buying a $2,500 Charizard card from a Clarksville ...
newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/montgomery-county/tenn-man-accused-of-using-fraudulent-card-to-buy-2-5k-pokemon-card-arrested
Nigeria to modernise border management using technology, intelligence – Officials
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/905326-nigeria-to-modernise-border-management-using-technology-intelligence-officials.html
Immigration moves to digitise border management, boost security: The Nigeria Immigration Service says the service is accelerating the use of digital identity ...
punchng.com/immigration-moves-to-digitise-border-management-boost-security/
OpinionNew anti-deepfake rules ignore a key risk AI creates for banks: Bankers in the U.S. can learn a few things from watching the rollout of the European Union's new ...
americanbanker.com/opinion/new-anti-deepfake-rules-ignore-a-key-risk-ai-creates-for-banks
Home ministry asks Google to remove fake bank pages on Firebase: The Firebase notices come amid a broader regulatory push to curb digital-payment fraud ...
business-standard.com/industry/news/govt-asks-google-to-remove-firebase-accounts-impersonating-banks-websites-126082101300_1.html
The Internet is starting to card everyone. These startups are making millions from it
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/08/22/the-internet-is-starting-to-card-everyone-these-startups-are-making-millions-from-it
Paid articlePaywall Credit card fraud: "Operation Chargeback" - high-risk business or fraud?: Two men are discussing the same business dealings and warning signs. One sees a legal ...
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banken-versicherungen/banken/kreditkartenbetrug-operation-chargeback-hochriskantes-geschaeft-oder-doch-betrug/100247772.html
Mozambican man jailed for six years after using another man's ID to secure job: A Mozambican man who worked for six years at a quarry near Brits in the North ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-08-12-mozambican-man-jailed-for-six-years-after-using-another-mans-id-to-secure-job/
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
🇫🇷 More than 670,000 #French #taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online ... Show more
One Mile at a Time Aug 04
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?!: I just had fraudulent transactions on an Amex card, and I find them to be particularly ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/strange-amex-credit-card-fraud/
Global deepfake identity fraud has surged by over 2,000% in recent years, making AI deception the fastest-growing scam in the world. 🚨
We spoke to Tal Shlomo ... Show more
Manhunt for Arsenal fan amid London credit card fraud probe: Thames Valley Police has launched a manhunt for an Arsenal fan amid a probe into credit card fraud ...
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/26446630.manhunt-arsenal-fan-amid-london-credit-card-fraud-probe/
AIB warns customers after 59% jump in payment fraud cases: AIB has urged customers to be aware of scammers as payment fraud cases increased by 59% in July.
rte.ie/news/business/2026/0807/1586859-aib-fraud-warning/
A warning has been issued by Dorset Police for broadband and mobile phone provider account takeover and identity fraud
👉 Dorset Police issue broadband and mobile provider account takeover warning
Indian-origin man among 25 persons facing revocation of US citizenship: US citizenship: An Indian-origin man is among 25 people facing revocation of US ...
deccanherald.com/world/us/indian-origin-man-among-25-persons-facing-revocation-of-us-citizenship-4098353
Investigators later identified the suspect as a Canadian national accused of overstaying her visa and now facing identity fraud and other charges.
AI is fuelling new wave of identity fraud: AI-driven identity fraud is emerging as a growing cyberthreat as attackers increasingly exploit synthetic identities ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/3293227/ai-is-fuelling-new-wave-of-identity-fraud
Schreiber: Courts must decide Chidimma Adetshina case: Home affairs defends handling of Adetshina case amid identity fraud allegations
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-07-28-schreiber-courts-must-decide-chidimma-adetshina-case/
Online payment fraud is on the rise: what can you do to protect yourself?: There is no such thing as zero risk, but it is possible to minimise it by following ...
surinenglish.com/spain/online-payment-fraud-20260727140828-nt.html
bylinetimes.com Jul 23
‘Posh George’, Two Passports, and a Fraudulent Identity: Convicted Fraudster and Nigel Farage Funder’s Connections to Reform UK’s Murky Financial Structures
bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/posh-george-two-passports-and-a-fraudulent-identity-convicted-fraudster-and-nigel-farage-funders-connections-to-reform-uks-murky-financial-structures/
How generative AI is weakening digital trust in financial services sector: GenAI's Negative Impact on the Financial Services: Check Point Research warns that ...
business-standard.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/how-generative-ai-is-weakening-digital-trust-in-financial-services-sector-126071700691_1.html
FAAN set to transform domestic air travel with V-Pass facial recognition system: This dual-verification process is meant to prevent impersonation ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/895819-faan-set-to-transform-domestic-air-travel-with-v-pass-facial-recognition-system.html
AI-modified Belgian ID photos driving huge rise in identity fraud: Fraudsters use ID images to secure loans, make expensive purchases, or commit offences under ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/2224197/ai-modified-id-photos-driving-huge-rise-in-identity-fraud-in-belgium
Synthetic Identity Fraud in the AI Era: From Point-in-Time Risk to Persistent Identity Threat
americanbanker.com/leaders/synthetic-identity-fraud-in-the-ai-era-from-point-in-time-risk-to-persistent-identity-threat
FG revives digital postcode after 20 years, begins NIN integration: The Federal Government has revived Nigeria's digital postcode project after 20 years ...
punchng.com/fg-revives-digital-postcode-after-20-years-begins-nin-integration/
Nearly 3,500 suspected identity fraud cases detected in Belgium in 2025: Federal Government sounds the alarm on what it describes as a growing threat.
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222395/nearly-3500-suspected-identity-fraud-cases-detected-in-belgium-in-2025
Solihull man charged over alleged £100k personal banking and credit card fraud: Police have charged a man with five counts of fraud by false representation
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihull-man-charged-over-alleged-34260306
Operation Chargeback: Charges filed in the biggest credit card fraud: Criminals have stolen at least 350 million euros with "Operation Chargeback ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/finanzmarkt/operation-chargeback-anklage-im-groessten-kreditkartenbetrug-201002197.html
11 arrests made in Rohingya identity fraud case: Eleven people have been arrested and more are being sought in a major crackdown against a network accused of ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3280945/11-arrests-made-in-rohingya-identity-fraud-case
Woman in Dubai jailed, fined for making digital payments with another person's bank card
khaleejtimes.com/uae/woman-dubai-jailed-fined-fraud-digital-payments-card
The search warrant was executed at Scholar Craft Plants over allegations of identity fraud and unlawful employment practices ... Show more
ICE arrests more than 30 people in raid at Birmingham plant
ICE arrests more than 30 people in raid at Birmingham plant
Visa detects nearly $1bn in scam activity: Visa detected nearly $1bn in scam activity, highlighting a shift to AI and social engineering ...
punchng.com/visa-detects-nearly-1bn-in-scam-activity/
NL Times Jun 30
Dutch payment fraud rises 30% in 2025, losses reach €198 million: Fraud involving bank transfers, card payments, and cash withdrawals in the Netherlands rose 30 ...
nltimes.nl/2026/06/30/dutch-payment-fraud-rises-30-2025-losses-reach-eu198-million
Five-year jail term, other highlights of NIMC Act 2026: President Tinubu signs the NIMC Act 2026 into law, introducing stricter penalties like five-year jail ...
punchng.com/five-year-jail-term-other-highlights-of-nimc-act-2026/
The real question behind Malaysia’s new MyKad: Malaysia's decision to roll out a new-generation MyKad is understandable.
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/27/the-real-question-behind-malaysias-new-mykad
India’s fraud rate almost twice global average: TransUnion: According to TransUnion’s Top Fraud Trends Report, suspected digital payment fraud in India jumped to ...
financialexpress.com/business/news/indias-fraud-rate-almost-twice-global-average-transunion/4269761/
Saratoga resident loses $25,000 in credit card fraud: Vehicle, commercial burglaries also reported in city.
mercurynews.com/2026/06/12/saratoga-resident-loses-25k-in-credit-card-fraud/
NIN fraudsters risk seven-year jail, ICPC warns: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has warned front-end enrolment partners ...
punchng.com/nin-fraudsters-risk-seven-year-jail-icpc-warns/
sumsub.com Jun 10
AI Fake IDs and the New KYC Risk: AI-generated fake IDs are bypassing traditional KYC: learn why businesses need to rethink their identity verification in 2026.
sumsub.com/blog/ai-fake-id-challenge-for-kyc/
Small Business Trends Jun 05
Visa Reports Surge in AI-Driven Scams as Payment Security Advances: Explore how Visa's latest report highlights a dramatic increase in AI-driven scams ...
smallbiztrends.com/visa-reports-surge-in-ai-driven-scams-as-payment-security-advances/
OpinionWhat Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust: The sheer scale of the challenge demands more than targeted checks on individual apps ...
sbr.com.sg/telecom-internet/commentary/what-singapores-app-store-rules-reveal-about-future-online-trust
EWN Jun 01
Govt rapidly moving to phase out green ID books, says Schreiber: This is part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration, identity fraud and organised crime.
ewn.co.za/2026/06/01/govt-rapidly-moving-to-phase-out-green-id-books-says-schreiber
How Bengal helped create the modern world of biometric identity: From a palm print in colonial Bengal to Aadhaar-era biometrics, discover how fingerprinting ...
indianexpress.com/article/research/how-bengal-helped-create-the-modern-world-of-biometric-identity-10719583/
Cash no more? Why UPI powers nearly 9 out of 10 retail payments in India: Looking at the bigger picture, India processed over 200 billion UPI transactions in ...
financialexpress.com/business/news/cash-no-more-why-upi-powers-nearly-9-out-of-10-retail-payments-in-india/4256404/