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Law
fromMoneywise
20 hours ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
#fraud
US news
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

$500,000 in stolen catalytic converters seized in L.A. County theft ring bust

Baldwin Park police dismantled a catalytic converter theft ring, arresting four suspects and seizing 1,800 converters valued at $500,000.
#phishing
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Deliverability

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

A phishing email impersonating An Garda Síochána threatens recipients with serious legal consequences if they do not respond within 24 hours.
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago
Information security

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Deliverability

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
#scams
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Parenting

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Don't be fooled by this fake court notice scam in Mass., NH, authorities warn

Authorities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire warn about fake court notices sent by scammers, urging the public to verify unexpected communications.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Don't be fooled by this fake court notice scam in Mass., NH, authorities warn

Authorities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire warn about fake court notices sent by scammers, urging the public to verify unexpected communications.
#scam
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman (20s) arrested in probe over fraudulent passports to launder over 160,000

Gardaí arrested a woman and seized documents and a car during a search in south Dublin as part of Operation Skein targeting international fraud.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
#speed-cameras
#embezzlement
Law
fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Park Slope daycare director accused of siphoning nearly $3M from tuition payments | amNewYork

Murielle Misczak, director of KinderHaus Brooklyn, was arrested for embezzling $2.75 million from the daycare, spending it on luxury items and entertainment.
Law
fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Park Slope daycare director accused of siphoning nearly $3M from tuition payments | amNewYork

Murielle Misczak, director of KinderHaus Brooklyn, was arrested for embezzling $2.75 million from the daycare, spending it on luxury items and entertainment.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
#identity-theft
Boston food
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Trio Charged in Greenwich Credit Card Fraud

Three men from Brooklyn face multiple felony charges for identity theft and credit card fraud after a police chase in Greenwich.
Boston food
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Trio Charged in Greenwich Credit Card Fraud

Three men from Brooklyn face multiple felony charges for identity theft and credit card fraud after a police chase in Greenwich.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Mailbox Bandits Reel In Checks, Cops Sound Alarm

Brooklyn residents are warned about a rise in mail theft and check fraud, urging precautions to protect finances.
#romance-scam
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NJ man indicted in Manhattan for scamming food truck vendors out of $50,000

A New Jersey man was indicted for scamming food truck vendors by falsely claiming he could provide NYC-issued licenses.
#credit-card-fraud
US news
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Illegal skimming device found on credit card machine in East Flatbush

An illegal skimmer was found on a credit card machine in East Flatbush, leading to stolen funds from a customer's EBT account.
US news
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Illegal skimming device found on credit card machine in East Flatbush

An illegal skimmer was found on a credit card machine in East Flatbush, leading to stolen funds from a customer's EBT account.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario proposing cap on ticket resale prices at original value | CBC News

Ontario government plans to outlaw excessive ticket resale prices to protect fans from price gouging.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Online scam centers in Cambodia targeted with new legislation setting hefty fines and prison time

This law is the most important legal instrument for Cambodia in combating scams online, fighting money laundering and demonstrating that Cambodia is not a paradise or a safe haven for criminals. The new legislation approved by the Cabinet sets five to 10 years in prison and a fine of 500 million to 1 billion riels for organizing or directing a technology fraud site.
World news
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Rising number of scams now use AI, Toronto police warn | CBC News

Criminals use AI to rapidly gather personal information from social media and online profiles to execute highly personalized and credible scams impersonating trusted institutions.
New York City
fromhttps://amplify.upworthy.com
2 weeks ago

NYC driver believed he was on top of toll payments for more than10 years - then an MTA email upended his life

Automated toll systems can fail, leading to unexpected charges and severe consequences for drivers relying on them.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Parking Citations Are Most Frequent in the Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa

San Francisco's Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa receive the most parking citations per capita, primarily for street-cleaning violations and expired meters due to high commercial, tourist, and commuter traffic requiring heavier enforcement.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Dutch police start publicly shaming scammers into submission

Dutch police launched 'Game Over?!' campaign displaying 100 blurred suspect faces publicly, threatening to unblur them March 23 if suspects don't surrender by March 19.
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

'Check-washing scam by Bronx man costs 2 Long Islanders $20G, police say

Between August and January, Dematteo washed - or cleaned details, changing the payment information - a total of 14 checks stolen while in transit through the U.S. Postal Service. A dozen of the checks belonged to an 86-year-old Bay Shore woman who lost $17,315, police said, while a 73-year-old Patchogue woman lost $3,414 from two other checks.
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

A cyclist was knocked off her electric bicycle and robbed by two men on a moped, but police declined to investigate due to lack of identified suspects, leaving her traumatized and unable to cycle home.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Beware of 'Fraud' Fraud Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul's push to lower car insurance rates by blaming fraud and staged crashes lacks factual support, as fraud claims are unverified industry reports rarely resulting in convictions, while alleged staged crashes represent a tiny fraction of New York's 400,000 annual crashes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police warn of fraudulent parking violation notices impersonating Boston Municipal Court with QR codes designed to steal money from victims.
#fraud-and-cybercrime
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' targeted by online fraudsters

London accounts for 40 percent of national fraud victims, with criminals increasingly using AI technology to conduct sophisticated scams at scale while evading law enforcement detection.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud

London experiences disproportionate fraud impact, with 40% of national fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud cases occurring in the capital, driven by increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' targeted by online fraudsters

London accounts for 40 percent of national fraud victims, with criminals increasingly using AI technology to conduct sophisticated scams at scale while evading law enforcement detection.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud

London experiences disproportionate fraud impact, with 40% of national fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud cases occurring in the capital, driven by increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams.
#online-scams
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Larry Magid: Beware of online scams

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, with older adults over 60 losing more than $4.8 billion, primarily through phishing and romance scams that exploit trust and technology unfamiliarity.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Toronto man charged in alleged multimillion-dollar investment fraud: York police | CBC News

A 40-year-old Toronto man faces fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating over $2.5 million from at least six investors through his company, Equity Line Service Corporation.
Miscellaneous
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Warns Of Jewelry-Swapping Scam In Brooklyn

Brooklyn thieves swap real jewelry for fake by distracting victims and gaining close physical access, targeting seniors through emotional manipulation and false blessings.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions | amNewYork

A Bronx man alleges his childhood friend used a sham asset management company to defraud him of millions through fake loan transactions and predatory practices between 2021 and 2025.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Top Scams Retirees Fall For Every Time

Retirees aged 65 and over are primary targets for scammers exploiting technological gaps and accumulated savings through schemes like grandparent scams and romance fraud.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The average tax scam victim loses $1,020 - and they're younger than you'd think

Tax scams are increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with 82% of Americans concerned about tax fraud, 23% having fallen victim, and average losses reaching $1,020.
National Football League
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Ticket price battle heats up in court in effort to lessen skyrocketing amounts | amNewYork

Sports ticket resale sites often provide savings to fans, with New Yorkers saving $65 million on sports tickets since 2021, contradicting narratives that resellers only inflate prices.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Residents will need to get a city permit to park

East Palo Alto Council approved a residential parking permit program after modifying it to only affect neighborhoods where residents petition for permit zones, though permit pricing remains undetermined.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The 49 driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams

Rogue locksmiths use bait-and-switch tactics, advertising low prices online then charging 10 times more upon arrival, exploiting vulnerable customers locked out of their homes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested for allegedly planning mass shoplifting from London supermarkets to redistribute goods.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

How phishing service Tycoon 2FA went under

Tycoon 2FA, a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, enabled thousands of cybercriminals to steal login credentials and session tokens. Even accounts secured with MFA could be compromised via a single email. The service had been active since at least 2023 and quickly grew to become one of the most widely used phishing platforms in the world.
Information security
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

It starts with a tap on the shoulder and ends with being fleeced. Alleged ATM scam duo sought

Scammers target elderly ATM users by observing PIN entry, dropping money as distraction, and swapping real cards with counterfeits to steal thousands of dollars.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Today in Placard Abuse: The 'Lieutenant's Girlfriend' Who Parks Illegally - Streetsblog New York City

A Honda Accord in the Bronx displayed multiple fake credentials including a forged TLC lieutenant's badge and courtesy card to illegally park in a no-standing zone.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

Scammers recruit romantic partners into staged accidents or fake insurance claims to exploit victims' identities and trigger fraudulent payouts, harming victims' insurance and credit records.
#phone-scams
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Why scammers call you and say nothing - and how to respond safely

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Why scammers call you and say nothing - and how to respond safely

#vehicle-theft
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Nationwide issues warning over clever tactics' scammers use to steal people's money

Nationwide reports UK adults receive two scam calls weekly on average and launched an in-app call checker so customers can instantly verify genuine bank calls.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Home seller impersonation fraud case stamped out in Nevada

Seeing your property listed for sale online without your knowledge is a tremendous violation and a blatant attempt at theft, Adams said.
Real estate
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

The Fraud Hiding in Email Signups

Fake but valid email accounts enable card testing and coupon abuse, causing chargebacks, revenue and inventory loss, and jeopardizing merchant payment relationships.
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Two scammers plead guilty to $68M Brooklyn adult day care fraud scheme

Two Brooklyn marketers pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicaid of $68 million via kickbacks, sham services, and laundering, and agreed to forfeit about $1 million.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto police have issued over $2M in tickets to drivers for parking on snow routes | CBC News

Toronto police officers issued more than $2 million in parking tickets to drivers who parked their vehicles along designated snow removal routes in the last two weeks of January, data shows. Police parking enforcement officers handed 21,508 tickets to drivers who parked on snow routes in the city from Jan. 15 to Jan. 30, with each ticket carrying a fine of $100, according to the Toronto Police Service.
Canada news
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Ten Years of Placard Abuse: The Criminal Practice that Mamdani Must End - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani swept into Gracie Mansion on the promise of ending widespread corruption around policing and street safety. He can do both by laser-focusing his efforts on eliminating the prevalent abuse and forgery of parking placards. Mamdani has a rare chance to permanently halt this dangerous and criminal practice, and, in doing so, radically alter the balance of power in New York City. For the past decade, under the handle @placardabuse, we've documented how a large contingent of car drivers misuse their parking privileges -
New York City
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tube passengers targeted in text scam, court told

Suitcase‑hidden SMS blasters on the London Underground sent fake delivery texts to trick passengers into revealing personal details and allow attackers to steal bank funds.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto police officer charged in theft of government IDs, bank cards | CBC News

Toronto officer arrested for taking property delivered to police instead of logging it; recovered items included government IDs, bank cards and passports; charges filed.
fromabc7.com
2 months ago

A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?

A former flight attendant accused of posing as a pilot and working airline employee fooled three U.S. carriers into giving him hundreds of free tickets over a span of four years, federal authorities say. But precisely how he is alleged to have done it - and why the airlines wouldn't have caught on sooner - has industry insiders scratching their heads.
US news
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why did I get a 100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

Driver received a PCN after charging at a 24-hour Mer EV charger because car-park terms prohibit parking 9pm–6am despite misleading signage.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Game on: New Yorkers start the Fare Evasion Olympics as scourge continues to cost the MTA big bucks

Hosted by The Danny Fisher Show on Instagram, the video posted on Instagram on Jan. 17 showed participants used their best athletic skills, like climbing and jumping, to win the comical subterranean sports competition. We're here outside of Broadway-Lafayette in SoHo for New York City's very first fare evasion Olympics, Fisher, appearing as a sportscaster, exclaimed at the station. They truly went all out. They've installed new state-of-the-art turnstiles, really to challenge our competitors.
New York City
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars

Unexpected cheap parcels can be part of brushing fraud where criminals use stolen delivery details to post fake verified reviews and boost their online credibility.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

City staff stealing packages, working other jobs on sick leave: What Toronto's auditor uncovered in 2025 | CBC News

Employee fraud, mismanagement, and attempted multimillion-dollar scams caused financial loss, damaged morale, and led to disciplinary bans from Toronto's workforce.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Bus driver sacked after chasing and punching thief

A London bus driver who chased a thief, punched him unconscious, retrieved a necklace, and restrained him was sacked after a disciplinary tribunal.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Payroll pirates conned the help desk, stole employee's pay

Attackers used compromised shared-mailbox credentials and a help-desk MFA reset via social engineering to divert a physician's salary into the attacker's account.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police probe spate of parcel shelf thefts from cars in north London

It didn't look like anything had been missing initially until we noticed the retractable parcel shelf had been removed. We had to wait weeks for the new window because it's such a common problem in north London that the demand for the windows was just exceeding their ability to supply them. We were told, if we replaced it, to take the parcel shelf out at night.
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