FICO has joined forces with Jersey Telecom (JT) and several major U.K. banks to tackle the growing issue of push payment scams. These scams occur when fraudsters deceive victims into …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Darius Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, over allegations of financial fraud. The accusations revolve around sums reportedly as high …
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Lottery & Sweepstakes ScamsPersonalRomance Scams
Isaiah Okere Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Internet Fraud Scheme
Isaiah Okere, a 42-year-old Nigerian national, has pleaded guilty to internet fraud that defrauded over 15 Americans and organizations of more than $1 million. Appearing before U.S. District Judge Lewis …
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A Nottingham fraudster has been sentenced for scamming families through Facebook Marketplace by advertising properties he did not own. Gullriaz Tajpuri, 49, from Cornhill Road, Carlton, managed to dupe five …
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A seaside hotel and former bank offices on the Isle of Man became a hub for scammers who defrauded victims in China out of millions of dollars, according to a …
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A 48-year-old woman, Ann Adeyemo, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly conspiring with a company called BTC-Mall to defraud a man, Valentine Chijioke Ene, of N2.775 …
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Cumbria Constabulary has charged four individuals following an investigation into fraudulent phone calls made by criminals impersonating police officers. The charges are a result of proactive measures taken by a …
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Branford police have arrested Wenjie He, a 31-year-old man from Queens, New York, as part of an ongoing investigation into a texting scam believed to funnel money back into a …
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In recently revealed direct messages from February 2020, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, candidly admitted that he viewed Trump’s presidency as a failure in delivering on economic populism. This …
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Online and TechPhishing Scams
Illinois Man “Benjamin Franklin” Arrested in Facebook Marketplace Scam
An Illinois man, who posed as “Benjamin Franklin” on Facebook Marketplace, has been arrested in connection with multiple robbery reports. The suspect, 23-year-old Zyon J. Lay Taylor, allegedly used his …