New Jersey authorities have filed suit against two brothers, one of whom is from Greenwich, they say ran travel clubs that defrauded customers out of more than $1 million and left some people stranded overseas when the companies went under. Link to article
Month: August 2013
Ticket fraud on the rise
With summer sporting events and festivals in full swing across the UK we’re seeing an increase in ticket fraud. Link to article
Hackers steal air miles from frequent flyer accounts
Hackers managed to break into US Airways’ frequent flyer accounts and steal the air miles. Link to article
IATA – email fraud
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Hajj 2013: latest advice
In October millions of Muslims will celebrate Hajj, with thousands of UK citizens planning to make the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca. Link to article
British trio jailed over £85m fraud
Three British conmen who left thousands of victims penniless as they frittered £85m in stolen money on a private jet, yachts and holiday homes in the Caribbean have been jailed by a Florida court. Link to article
the £18m fraud mastermind
City of London police hailed a “landmark moment” in the fight against crime after one of Britain’s most prolific money launderers was hauled off a Heathrow plane, convicted and jailed for eight years. Link to article
Hyde immigration scam men jailed
Seven men have been sentenced after 200 illegal immigrants were charged £12,000 each for fake documents in a scam to allow them to stay in the UK. Link to article
Fraudster’s vanguard role in credit card scam
A fraudster who stole up to £200,000 from vulnerable people in a sophisticated credit card scam has had his plea that he should face a lesser charge rejected after a court heard how victims were threatened with murder and the kidnap of their children. Link to article
Three arrested in dawn raids
Two women and a man have been arrested after a London-based fraud squad carried out early morning raids in South Wales. Link to article
Two men posed as top bank execs to scam $220,000
Two men have been arrested for posing as top executives with a financial firm and scamming $220,000 worth of charter jet flights, limo rides, lavish hotel stays and Tiffany’s jewellery. Link to article