Fraud warning after increase in amount of money stolen

Fraud warning after increase in amount of money stolen

Residents in Buckinghamshire have been warned of investment fraud after an increase in the amount of money stolen.

BBB study: Monetary losses rising since 2021

Since 2021 identity and information theft reports to BBB Scam Tracker have totaled more than 16,600 and monetary losses are rising, according to a new study by the Better Business Bureau’s International Investigations Initiative.

Scams Tricking Consumers to Invest in Gold Are Rising - WorldNL Magazine

The gold bar scam sounds like a swindle no one could possibly fall for but it happens. The scam involves victims, usually senior citizens, sinking their life savings into gold, silver or other precious metals to safeguard their assets after being convinced by a con artist. If scammers gain your trust, advice like investing in gold -- a precious metal that's typically a sound investment in times of economic uncertainty -- can sound like a good id…

AI ‘being used’ in money scams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs are being used by foreign online venture capitalists to fleece Barbadians of thousands of dollars. A Sunday

After the boom in search of cabins and places to enjoy nature, the mayor of Arteaga, Karen Sánchez Flores, alerted the public to avoid falling into deceptions or frauds and to consult the registry that the municipal government has. She urged the vacationers to make reservations directly on the country sites that provide the lodging service and avoid strange numbers or accounts. As is known, there are many websites that publish offers of rent of …