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Nationwide Toll Road Text Scam Uses Fake Websites to Steal Money
A nationwide toll road scam uses text messages to trick victims into revealing payment card details and passwords on fake websites; Chinese smishing groups sell the sophisticated phishing kits used.
Nationwide Toll Road Text Scam Uses Fake Websites to Steal Money
A nationwide toll road scam uses text messages to trick victims into revealing payment card details and passwords on fake websites; Chinese smishing groups sell the sophisticated phishing kits used.
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36% Bias Score
France Bans Unsolicited Sales Calls to Combat Public Aid Fraud
The French National Assembly passed a law on January 27, 2025, banning unsolicited telephone sales calls without prior consent, aiming to curb fraud in public aid programs like energy renovation subsidies, addressing the inefficacy of the Bloctel opt-out list.
France Bans Unsolicited Sales Calls to Combat Public Aid Fraud
The French National Assembly passed a law on January 27, 2025, banning unsolicited telephone sales calls without prior consent, aiming to curb fraud in public aid programs like energy renovation subsidies, addressing the inefficacy of the Bloctel opt-out list.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Fraud Impacts Germany's Public Transportation Ticket
The Germany-wide public transportation ticket, launched in May 2023, is experiencing widespread fraud; the RMV estimates that approximately one million of the nearly 14 million sold tickets are fraudulent or unpaid, resulting in significant financial losses due to systematic digital abuse involving ...
Widespread Fraud Impacts Germany's Public Transportation Ticket
The Germany-wide public transportation ticket, launched in May 2023, is experiencing widespread fraud; the RMV estimates that approximately one million of the nearly 14 million sold tickets are fraudulent or unpaid, resulting in significant financial losses due to systematic digital abuse involving ...
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48% Bias Score
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
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48% Bias Score
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Government Investigated for Alleged €3 Million Contract Fraud
In September 2023, two Madrid schools received burofaxes demanding €1,460,724.80 from Virelec for school renovations, leading to a 2024 investigation into the Madrid regional government for allegedly fractionating over €3 million in contracts awarded to Virelec, bypassing public bidding, and potenti...
Madrid Government Investigated for Alleged €3 Million Contract Fraud
In September 2023, two Madrid schools received burofaxes demanding €1,460,724.80 from Virelec for school renovations, leading to a 2024 investigation into the Madrid regional government for allegedly fractionating over €3 million in contracts awarded to Virelec, bypassing public bidding, and potenti...
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Police Bust Cybercrime Ring, Recovering €420,000 in Stolen Funds
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Spain for a cybercrime operation involving stolen credit card data purchased from the dark web, resulting in €420,000 in losses for 282 victims. The group used the data to make fraudulent online purchases from various retailers, including El Corte Inglés.
Spanish Police Bust Cybercrime Ring, Recovering €420,000 in Stolen Funds
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Spain for a cybercrime operation involving stolen credit card data purchased from the dark web, resulting in €420,000 in losses for 282 victims. The group used the data to make fraudulent online purchases from various retailers, including El Corte Inglés.
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36% Bias Score
Tinder Predator Jailed for 12 Years After Journalist's Investigation Uncovers Extensive Fraud and Abuse
Freelance journalist Catriona Stewart's investigation into a Tinder scam involving Christopher Harkins led to his 12-year prison sentence for defrauding nine women of over £214,000 and committing various sexual offenses, highlighting systemic failures in law enforcement's response to such crimes.
Tinder Predator Jailed for 12 Years After Journalist's Investigation Uncovers Extensive Fraud and Abuse
Freelance journalist Catriona Stewart's investigation into a Tinder scam involving Christopher Harkins led to his 12-year prison sentence for defrauding nine women of over £214,000 and committing various sexual offenses, highlighting systemic failures in law enforcement's response to such crimes.
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28% Bias Score
Irkutsk Oblast Scams Result in 43.9 Million Ruble Loss
Scammers in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, stole 43.9 million rubles in the first half of 2025 through various methods, including investment schemes, fake emergency calls, and fraudulent communications from authorities; losses included 17.989 million rubles from investment scams, 8 million rubles from fake...
Irkutsk Oblast Scams Result in 43.9 Million Ruble Loss
Scammers in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, stole 43.9 million rubles in the first half of 2025 through various methods, including investment schemes, fake emergency calls, and fraudulent communications from authorities; losses included 17.989 million rubles from investment scams, 8 million rubles from fake...
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28% Bias Score
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
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60% Bias Score
UK Grants Fraud Authority Sweeping Powers to Recover Covid Funds
The UK government will grant its Public Sector Fraud Authority powers to raid properties, seize assets, and access bank accounts of Covid-19 fraudsters to recover taxpayer money, extending the time limit for claims to 12 years and applying the measures retrospectively.
UK Grants Fraud Authority Sweeping Powers to Recover Covid Funds
The UK government will grant its Public Sector Fraud Authority powers to raid properties, seize assets, and access bank accounts of Covid-19 fraudsters to recover taxpayer money, extending the time limit for claims to 12 years and applying the measures retrospectively.
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40% Bias Score
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
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40% Bias Score
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