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  • Articles Tagged with "Fraud"

    Does the Knot Have a “Fake Brides” Problem? | The New Yorker

    newyorker.com • Business • World

    The New Yorker investigates allegations of fraudulent practices by The Knot, a wedding planning platform, impacting numerous wedding vendors.

    What Walmart Spark Drivers Say About the Gig-Economy Delivery Service - Business Insider

    businessinsider.com • Business • World

    Walmart's Spark Driver delivery service faces challenges including identity fraud, long wait times, and confusion over delivery responsibilities, raising questions about the future of gig workers within the company.

    Irish ‘traveling conman’ charged in $2m home repair scam in R.I., Mass.

    bostonglobe.com • Crime • United States

    An Irish national is charged with a $2 million home repair scam targeting homeowners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, employing high-pressure tactics and exploiting victims' trust.

    Doniphan Police Reports

    theprospectnews.com • Crime • World

    Doniphan police reports detail recent incidents including a fraud case, a missing person investigation, an unwanted person at a boarding home, and a suspicious substance found at a Casey's.

    Sydney’s building defects crisis: Tradies’ licences issues by criminals

    smh.com.au • Construction • Australia

    A criminal syndicate sold forged qualifications to hundreds of tradesmen in NSW, leading to widespread building defects and costing taxpayers $700 million annually.

    Byju’s founder files FIR against former resolution professional, EY, Glas Trust - The Economic Times

    economictimes.indiatimes.com • Business • India

    Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, filed a police complaint against former insolvency resolution personnel, EY, and Glas Trust, alleging criminal conspiracy and fraud during the company's insolvency proceedings.

    Ellie Lust komt er snel achter dat Benny al acht vrouwen op dezelfde manier heeft bedonderd | Het Parool

    parool.nl • Television • Netherlands

    A new Dutch reality show, Opgelicht in de liefde, features Ellie Lust investigating a serial dater who defrauded multiple women.

    Social Security abandons DOGE-led phone service cuts amid chaos, backlash - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com • Politics • United States

    The Social Security Administration reversed a controversial plan to limit phone access to services after widespread backlash and chaos.

    Una pareja estafĂł a un restaurante con un peligroso modus operandi: ponĂ­an vidrio en su comida

    clarin.com • Crime • England

    A couple in Widnes, England, defrauded an Italian restaurant by falsely claiming to have found glass in their food, as captured on security footage.

    Fake news: fraudsters exploiting Gazette brand on social media - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community |

    royalgazette.com • News • Bermuda

    Fraudsters are exploiting The Royal Gazette's brand on social media to spread fake news and scams, prompting warnings from the newspaper and the Bermuda government.

    La truffa del falso Crosetto e i 977 mila euro versati da Massimo Moratti: inchiesta a ostacoli sul cinese indagato | Corriere.it

    milano.corriere.it • Crime • Italy

    A complex fraud investigation in Italy involving a large sum of money allegedly swindled from businessman Massimo Moratti has hit a snag due to a court decision.

    Former Ma Kelly's boss and accountant on trial at Preston Crown Court over fraud charges

    blackpoolgazette.co.uk • Law • England

    The former owner of the Ma Kelly's bar chain and his accountant are on trial at Preston Crown Court, facing multi-million pound fraud charges related to alleged tax evasion.

    Empadronamientos falsos a 150 euros en Euskadi para conseguir ayudas sociales | El Correo

    elcorreo.com • Fraud • Spain

    A surge in fraudulent registrations in Euskadi, Spain, exploits a loophole in social aid requirements, leading to a lucrative black market for false addresses.

    Hall Of Shame: The 10 Most Dubious People Ever To Make Our 30 Under 30 List

    forbes.com • Business • World

    Forbes revisits its '30 Under 30' list, highlighting ten individuals whose subsequent actions have tarnished their initial success.

    Tragsa echĂł a un sindicalista un dĂ­a antes de jubilarse para indemnizarlo

    abc.es • Politics • Spain

    A Spanish public company, Tragsa, is accused of fraudulently dismissing a union representative a day before his retirement to grant him a larger severance package.

    Readers locked out of AIB and BOI: ‘I can’t access my accounts. I have tried everything’ – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Finance • Ireland

    Two Irish Times readers detail their frustrating experiences with Bank of Ireland and AIB, highlighting issues with account access and communication after security measures were implemented.

    Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes convicted over theft of sofa and two armchairs – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Crime • Ireland

    Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes received an additional three-month prison sentence for stealing furniture from a rental property in Ireland, adding to her existing sentence for social welfare fraud.

    The shadow CFO: How Anita Kishore got pulled into Byju’s legal storm

    the-captable.com • Business • India

    Anita Kishore, Byju's former Chief Strategy Officer, is implicated in a US lawsuit alleging fraudulent transfer of funds, marking a significant escalation in the edtech company's legal troubles.

    Jak zatrzymać okradanie Wojska Polskiego? Szykują się wielkie zmiany - GazetaPrawna.pl

    gazetaprawna.pl • Military • Poland

    A large-scale theft of military uniforms from Polish army warehouses is under investigation, prompting a nationwide inventory check.

    Inside Medikabazaar’s crisis: A whistleblower, missing millions, and angry investors

    the-captable.com • Business • India

    Medikabazaar, once a promising Indian healthtech company, faces a major crisis stemming from a whistleblower complaint revealing widespread financial fraud, leading to investor lawsuits and a leadership overhaul.

    Her childbirth horror was so traumatic it scarred 50 people. Now they want justice | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Crime • Canada

    A Canadian social worker, Kaitlyn Braun, is facing further legal action after defrauding over 50 doulas with fake pregnancy and stillbirth stories.

    Inside the secret network of military vigilantes working to expose 'Walter Mitty' fantasists | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Military • World

    A secret network of former military personnel is exposing individuals who falsely claim military service, using Facebook to investigate and publicize their findings.

    Gumtree scammer conned in Dundee and Fife with dud cheques

    thecourier.co.uk • Crime • Scotland

    A Dundee man was sentenced for using bounced cheques to defraud online sellers on Gumtree, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims.

    Longmeadow man pleads guilty to $19M loan scheme: identity theft, wire fraud

    bostonglobe.com • Crime • Massachusetts

    A Longmeadow, Massachusetts man admitted to a $19 million loan scheme involving forged documents and defaulting on loans for real estate businesses.

    Private cataract clinics investigated while making millions from NHS

    thetimes.com • Healthcare • England

    Private clinics performing NHS cataract surgeries are under investigation for allegedly inflating costs, conducting unnecessary procedures, and incentivizing referrals.

    Former business partner eyes Daryl Heller’s family, associates in legal action | Local Business | lancasteronline.com

    lancasteronline.com • Business • Pennsylvania

    A former business partner of Daryl Heller has filed a lawsuit against Heller's family and associates, adding to the ongoing legal battles surrounding Heller's bankrupt businesses.

    Dona do Instagram e do Facebook, Meta acoberta falsĂĄrios - 23/04/2025 - Drauzio Varella - Folha

    www1.folha.uol.com.br • Technology • Brazil

    Dr. Drauzio Varella accuses Meta of complicity in fraudulent schemes using his image to promote fake health products online.

    How fake 'Reese Witherspoon' tried to cheat us out of thousands: We expose a devious new crime wave | This is Money

    thisismoney.co.uk • Scams • World

    A deepfake scam using Reese Witherspoon's identity bilked victims out of thousands of dollars, highlighting the rise of this sophisticated type of fraud.

    Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges | CNN Politics

    cnn.com • Politics • USA

    Former Representative George Santos received an 87-month prison sentence for fraud and identity theft charges related to his 2022 campaign.