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AI-Enabled Impersonation Scam Targets High-Level Politicians

A sophisticated AI-enabled scam impersonated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, deceiving high-level politicians including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a US congressman via Signal, aiming to access sensitive information or accounts; authorities are investigating.

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Fake Agent Phone Scams Surge Across US, Causing Significant Financial Losses

A wave of sophisticated phone scams impersonating federal agents is sweeping the US, causing significant financial losses; victims are pressured to pay immediately via untraceable methods after receiving threatening calls or text messages with spoofed numbers.

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German Court Sentences Islamic TikTok Influencer to Prison for Fraud

A German court is sentencing a 34-year-old Islamic TikTok influencer, "Abdelhamid," to almost four years in prison for fraud after he solicited nearly €500,000 in donations for humanitarian projects but used the money for his lavish lifestyle; his girlfriend also faces charges.

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EU Parliament Audit Uncovers €3 Million in Questionable Payments Linked to Le Pen's Party

An audit of the dissolved Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament revealed over €3 million in questionable payments to firms linked to Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, raising concerns about misuse of EU funds and echoing previous legal issues faced by the party.

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Oasis Ticket Scam Leaves Dozens of Fans Out of Pocket

A Pembrokeshire businessman, David Gray, allegedly defrauded dozens of Oasis fans out of hundreds of pounds by selling nonexistent tickets to their Cardiff concert; police are investigating.

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Discrepancies in Greek Livestock Data Reveal Potential Reporting Issues

In 2024, Greece reported 15.9 million sheep and goats, but milk production data reveals inconsistencies: regions with fewer animals produced significantly more milk, suggesting potential inaccuracies in livestock reporting and subsidy applications, according to a study by the Agricultural University...

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AI Deepfakes Impersonate Senator Rubio in Foreign Policy Attacks

AI-generated deepfakes are being used to impersonate Senator Marco Rubio in calls to at least three foreign ministers, a U.S. senator, and a governor, highlighting the ease of using this technology for social engineering attacks and prompting warnings from the FBI and cybersecurity experts.

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Wirecard Trial: Braun Faces Likely Conviction for Fraud

In the Munich Wirecard trial, former CEO Markus Braun faces likely conviction for fraud, with the court dismissing his claim of being deceived by the absconded Jan Marsalek; the missing €1.9 billion is central to the case, highlighting systemic issues within the company.

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Greek Authorities Raid OPECPE Amidst Agricultural Subsidy Fraud Investigation

Greek authorities raided the OPECPE headquarters in Athens on Wednesday to investigate fraudulent agricultural subsidies, seizing documents and digital evidence; the investigation focuses on recipients of the highest subsidies and aims to recover misappropriated EU funds within two months.

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EU Investigates €4.3 Million Misuse of Funds by Former ID Group

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the now-dissolved Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European Parliament for allegedly misusing €4.3 million in EU funds between 2014 and 2019, with funds intended for parliamentary services allegedly going to companies linked to the AfD...

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Greek Audit Exposes Widespread EU Agricultural Subsidy Fraud

A confidential 2020 audit of 99 Greek farmers and ranchers revealed widespread fraud in EU agricultural subsidies, including fictitious lease agreements, a "carousel" system of land ownership transfers for repeated subsidy claims, and extremely low lease payments, as documented in a report by Parask...

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Surge in Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams Targeting Smartphone Users

Federal agencies warn of a surge in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement, using spoofed numbers and intimidation to extort money from victims via gift cards or wire transfers, urging citizens to hang up immediately and report the calls.

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