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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
Willkommen! You are invited to a meeting: Legalising Corruption: The Fallout of Electoral Bonds Scheme. After registration you will receive a confirmation ...
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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/
Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583813-democrats-nervous-trump-wooing-centrists-from-biden/
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
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/india-election-opposition.html
Republican Women Are Divided on Abortion as Bans Spread: Across the country, fractures are emerging among conservative and centrist women ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/abortion-ivf-republican-women.html
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
FedEx scam: Fraudster cheats Bengaluru lawyer of Rs 15 lakh, makes her strip for ‘narcotics’ test
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/fedex-scam-fraudster-cheats-bengaluru-lawyer-narcotics-test-9260710/
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
Overpriced or simply premium? I'm trying to decide if iPhones are a rip-off: Where does the line between premium and way too pricey ends?
techradar.com/phones/iphone/are-iphones-a-rip-off
Scammers target Wirral mourners via baby's funeral: Chloe Goode said it was "absolutely disgusting" her daughter had been used in the fake post.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68742307
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
Getting multiple prompts to reset your Apple ID password? It’s a scam: SINGAPORE: Have you been bombarded with prompts to reset your Apple ID password? You might ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-id-password-prompts-phishing-scam-csa-4252956
Facebook Marketplace ranks last on anti-scam rating system; accounts for nearly 50% of cases
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/facebook-last-anti-scam-rating-system-e-commerce-4252726
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
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.
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
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/
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
European Parliament approves migration deal after years of deadlock: Since the refugee crisis of 2015-2016, the European Union has been struggling to find a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/10/eu-migration-deal-parliament-vote/
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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.
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/
Amid school jobs scam, CPIM candidate Sujan Chakraborty raises chit fund issue, says depositors haven’t got money in 10 years
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/depositors-havent-got-money-even-after-10-yrs-sujan-chakraborty-9293060/
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/
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
Expert reveals 'tell tale signs' of most common shopping scam: Warning over scam tactics used to target innocent motorists online
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/expert-reveals-tell-tale-signs-29049709
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/
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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/
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
‘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
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/
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/
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/
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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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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
Raj Kundra shares cryptic post after ED attaches his properties worth nearly ₹98 crore in Bitcoin investment fraud case
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/raj-kundra-shares-cryptic-post-after-ed-attaches-properties-bitcoin-investment-fraud-case-rs-98-crore-101713502606000.html
Job scams are increasingly common. Here's what to look out for.: Scammers are taking advantage of vulnerable job hunters by getting them to share sensitive ...
theweek.com/personal-finance/job-scams-how-to-spot
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