Global Fraud Schemes
6 articles from 4 countries
A retired couple in British Columbia lost $17,000 to TD banking fraud, while a Danish woman was jailed in Norway for a multi-million kroner police scam. Meanwhile, a Lithuanian Post warning highlights 'act now' scams, and a Danish film festival awarding 'Greenland's White Gold' is suspected of being a scam.
Porirua council warns of headstone scam targeting grieving families
- Porirua City Council has issued a warning about a suspicious headstone provider who allegedly defrauded a grieving family out of thousands of dollars. - The council stated that the provider operated in both Porirua and Kฤpiti. - The warning serves to alert other potential customers and prevent further victims.
Germany: Police warn of rising fraud schemes targeting personal data and money
- Police in Germany warn of a rise in fraud attempts targeting personal data and money. - Scammers impersonate bank employees or police officers, using fake phone numbers and phishing tactics. - Elderโฆ
Taiwan Man Jailed for Luxury Car Scam, Defrauding Dealership and Repair Shop
- A man in Taiwan has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a sophisticated scam involving a Mercedes-Benz C180 and a fraudulentไธญๅค่ป่ก (used car dealership) partnership. - The scammer convinced aโฆ
MEGA Warns: Be Vigilant โ Scammers Are Becoming Increasingly Inventive
- MEGA, a national mobile operator in Kyrgyzstan, warns customers about increasingly sophisticated scammers. - Scammers impersonate company employees, banks, or government officials to steal personal โฆ
Man, 60, stopped from sending $9,800 in suspected 'fake friend' face mask scam
- A 60-year-old man was stopped by bank staff and police from transferring NT$320,000 (US$9,800) for what he claimed was a joint purchase of face masks. - The man's story was inconsistent, and he coulโฆ
Woman loses $1.2 million in Taiwan after falling for 'free phone' scam on Threads
- A woman lost NT$4 million after falling victim to a scam involving a "free phone" offer on Threads. - The scammer guided her through fake "real-name verification" and "payment confirmation" processeโฆ