People who have done you wrong, will forever think your posts are about them
Major data breach of telecom companies by Chinese actors
Internet Wayback machine hacked; 31 million passwords lost
FTC finalizes new Rule that makes it easier to cancel subscriptions and members; 3-2 vote
Hong Kong: Police arrest 27 for crypto romance fraud, seize training materials; losses of $360 million
Reminder: Crooks present in the US. The crime gangs may be based outside the US, but there are doubtless thousands of people who are physically present and who are actively assisting in these crimes. More and more local police have been arresting those who appear in person to collect money for scams.
Fraud Studies: Here are links to the studies I’ve written for the Better Business Bureau: puppy fraud, romance fraud; BEC fraud, sweepstakes/lottery fraud, tech support fraud, romance fraud money mules, crooked movers, government imposters, online vehicle sale scams, rental fraud, gift cards, free trial offer frauds, job scams, online shopping fraud, fake check fraud and crypto scams
Fraud News Around the world
Canada: Two arrested for grandparent fraud in Ontario; sent courier to collect “bail money”
AARP on how crooks can now steal money from credit cards with chips
Canada: Ontario Provincial Police arrest man for grandparent fraud
New Hampshire: Man (Indian?) gets 51 months prison for tech support fraud that asked victims to deliver gold that would be kept in a “safe” account
Ohio: Local police arrest man (Indian?) in apparent tech support fraud; victim worked with police to meet the man and he was nabbed
Singapore: Couple charged for laundering money from home rental frauds
Boston: Man (Indian?) arrested for tech support fraud; went to victim’s houses to collect money; got over $400,000
India: Police bust call center claiming to be a UK investment company; arrest 14
Ohio: Police arrest two (Chinese?) for tech support fraud after they went to victim’s home to get the money
Dutch police arrest two administrators of dark web marketplace selling cannabis; €8 million seized
Police in Spain bust money laundering ring which handled money for scams, laughing gas, and illegal marijuana sales; arrest 40; handled €2.5 million
Canada: RCMP in Edmonton arrests man (Nigerian?) for laundering money for online sales scams
Police in Spain and Italy bust gang that was selling counterfeit vintage wine for $15,000 per bottle; six arrested
Humor
- Indiana man arrested for DUI in Jeep Power wheels toddler car
- Irate sheriff calls for backup after Burger King messed up his order; squad cars arrive with lights and sirens
- Man dressed as Cookie Monster caught speeding in Germany
- Police seize bag of drugs labeled: “Definitely not a bag of drugs”
- Court grants summary judgment to CFPB and Massachusetts AG against credit repair scam; has to pay $31 million in refunds
- FTC sends $449,000 in refunds to victims of extended car warranty scam
- CFPB resolves case against arbitration company used by student loan borrowers
- CFPB and DOJ resolve case against mortgage lender in Birmingham accused of redlining black neighborhoods
- Syracuse: Man (Nigerian?) gets two years prison for PPP fraud; got over $140,000
- Baltimore: Business man pleads guilty to PPP fraud; got $1.3 million
- New Orleans: Woman indicted for PPP fraud
- Boston: Woman gets 54 months prison for stolen identity refund fraud; had fled to Panama after she was charged; US got her back; got $21 million
- New Jersey: Man gets 49 months prison for stolen identity refund fraud; got $4.4 million