Fraud
Ponzi Scam King Bernie Madoff Dies In Prison
Bernie Madoff, the man behind the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison at the age of 82. Madoff ran a ripoff pyramid scheme that conned thousands of people around the world.
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Risk of Rigged Election High in Bulgaria – Anti-Corruption Fund
The NGO Anti-Corruption Fund says that Bulgaria is facing a serious risk of electoral fraud at upcoming elections on 4 April, with irregularities found at one in every five polling stations.
The NGO analysed a total of 2,554 polling stations of a total of about 11,000 and estimated that around 5% of all votes cast could be subject to fraud.
Bulgaria: New Internet Scam, Fraudsters Collect Personal Data Offering Lucrative Jobs
Scammers collect personal data through fake job advertisements. On behalf of established employers, they offer attractive employment terms, and supposedly "approved" applicants are required to take a photo of an ID card and even send in a selfie with the ID document in hand.
Online Impersonation is a Crime, Romanian Court Rules
Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice ruled on Tuesday that pretending to be someone else on Facebook is an offence punishable under the country's criminal law.
Five Telltale Signs that Phone Scammer Calls You
On the eve of the holidays, the Central Bank of Russia sent a recommendation to banks to inform their customers about the key signs by which a person can recognize phone scammers. "Phone scammers are traditionally increasingly active before the New Year, so it is very important to remind once again how to counter them.
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Bosnia Federation PM Novalic Indicted in ‘Respirators’ Case
Federation entity Prime Minister fadil Novalic and other others are accused of conspiring to "abuse office, accept rewards for trading influence, money laundering and document fraud" in connection with the purchase of overpriced ventilators from Chine.
Pandemic-linked fraud proliferates globally
With reports of fraud linked to the Covid-19 pandemic proliferating on a global scale, Greece has also had its share of incidents, Kathimerini understands.
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Online fraudsters exploit Covid-19 fears
The cybercrime unit of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) has warned the public about a spike in online fraud and fake news regarding the Covid-19 epidemic.
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Suspect arrested over alleged banknote forgery scam
Officers with the Hellenic Police's (ELAS) electronic crimes division have arrested one suspect and are seeking another four in connection with an alleged forgery scam worth thousands of euros.
Priest, policeman arrested for insurance fraud
A priest and a law enforcement official have been arrested on insurance fraud charges, police said on Monday.
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