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UK ETA Scammers Charge Hundreds of Euros

Scammers are charging hundreds of euros for UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), which officially cost \£10 (approx. \€12), as evidenced by a Belgian couple who paid \€437 for two ETAs through a fraudulent website. The Fraudehelpdesk is warning travelers to only use the official UK government...

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Santos Faces Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

Former Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft, facing over seven years in prison for stealing from donors, misusing campaign funds, and lying about his background; he owes nearly $600,000 in restitution and forfeiture.

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£8.5 Million Property Fraudster Faces Jail

Anopkumar Maudhoo, a 45-year-old illegal immigrant from Mauritius, defrauded victims of at least £8.5 million by selling properties he did not own across London and the South East between 2021 and 2024, using forged documents and multiple aliases; he faces sentencing on June 30th.

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German Citizen's Life Destroyed by UK Identity Theft

A 24-year-old German citizen, Rami Battikh, is facing severe career and life disruption due to a London criminal fraudulently using his stolen identity to rack up convictions that now appear on German databases, despite his repeated efforts to clear his name.

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FBI Warns of Malware-Infected Document Converter Websites

The FBI warns of a new online scam using free document converter websites to install malware on users' computers, leading to ransomware infections and identity theft; users are advised to report incidents, change passwords, and use reputable conversion tools.

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AI-Powered Tax Scams Surge, Exceeding \$37 Billion in Losses

In 2023, over \$37 billion in tax-related financial crimes were identified by the IRS; however, AI-generated phishing emails, deepfakes, and voice clones are making these scams increasingly realistic and difficult to detect, impacting individuals, businesses, and tax professionals.

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Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for George Santos for Campaign Fraud

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 7-year, 3-month prison sentence for former US Rep. George Santos, citing a wide-ranging scheme of fraud involving falsified campaign finance reports, theft from donors, and fabricated donations to gain political advantage, leading to his expulsion from Congress...

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Santos Faces Seven Years for Fraud, Identity Theft

Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges and faces over seven years in prison; prosecutors cited his fabricated biography and theft from donors, while his lawyers argued for a two-year sentence.

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IRS Layoffs Fuel Rise in Tax Season Scams

This year's tax season sees a rise in scams exploiting uncertainty from recent IRS layoffs, using emails, texts, and social media to pressure victims, often promising large refunds or threatening legal action; experts advise vigilance and using only trusted tax professionals.

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IRS Stimulus Payment Scam Uses Text Messages to Steal Taxpayer Data

Scammers are using text messages to impersonate the IRS, targeting taxpayers eligible for missed COVID-19 stimulus payments of up to \$1,400, and requesting sensitive information.

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German Court Orders Psychiatric Treatment for Woman Posing as Doctor

A German court ordered a 23-year-old woman to a psychiatric clinic after she falsely obtained medical positions using forged documents, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in verifying medical credentials in Germany.

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Reverend Reclaims Home After Fraudulent Sale

Reverend Mike Hall, 57, is reclaiming his Luton home after fraudsters, who used a duplicate driving licence to sell it for £131,000 in 2021, were thwarted by the courts. The Land Registry admitted fault and will cover £70,000 in renovations after squatters occupied the property for 17 months.

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