A vast debit card fraud scheme that allegedly netted $45 million has been linked to the hacking of credit card processors in the U.S. and India. Link to article
Month: May 2013
Beyonce fans hit by fake ticket scam
Hundreds of Beyonce fans were shut out of the sell-out London O2 Arena gig this weekend after being scammed with fake tickets. Link to article
Police makes pension liberation arrests
City of London Police says it has dismantled a suspected organised crime gang believed to be cold-calling and text messaging people across the UK with fraudulent pension liberation offers. Link to article
27 common scams to avoid
You can lock your doors against burglars, but making sure you don’t fall victim to a scam, even in the safety of your own home – is much less straightforward. Link to article
Train ticket scam is exposed
A train company boss fleeced his firm by illegally dishing out free rail tickets to friends and family. Link to article
Ticketmaster Accuses 21 of Fraudulent Ticket Buying
Ticketmaster, trying to fight the computer tactics used by some of the most advanced ticket scalpers, has sued 21 people, accusing them of fraud and breach of copyright in circumventing the company’s online security system to try to buy huge numbers of tickets. Link to article
Britain’s biggest-ever speeding ticket scam
The fraudster who masterminded Britain’s biggest-ever speeding ticket scam has been ordered to repay £58,998 of his ill-gotten gains. Link to article
British tourist’s holiday nightmare
A British tourist faced paying one of Britain’s biggest-ever phone bills after thieves stole his mobile and used a sophisticated scam to rack up £15,000 in just two hours. Link to article
Airline Free Tickets and Vouchers
In a down economy with rising gas prices, many can’t afford to take vacations that involve air travel. For that reason, many residents of the United States were pleasantly surprised when they received a letter from US Airlines offering two free flights worth almost $1300. Link to article
How fraudsters can target you on public networks
When connecting to the internet in a public place using your mobile phone, laptop or tablet there can be a number of risks if you do not take precautions. Link to article