Who are the best fraud fighters?
Seasoned fraud expert PJ Rohall has recently become the new Head of Fraud Strategy & Education at SEON. In this Help Net Security interview, he talks about how he entered the industry, about the evolving fraud landscape, and offers advice to other fr.....»»
Prosecutor charges former phone company employee in SIM-swap scheme
Charges filed as soaring cryptocurrency prices drive increase in SIM swapping crimes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A former phone company worker has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud for allegedly using his access to customer acco.....»»
Ex-NIADA leader Gabler sentenced to 51 months in fraud case
U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter also ordered Andrew Gabler to pay a $5,000 fine and make restitution of nearly $1.7 million......»»
Scalarr raises $7.5M to fight mobile ad fraud
Scalarr, a startup that says it uses machine learning to combat ad fraud, is announcing that it has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding. The company was founded by CEO Inna Ushakova and CPO Yuriy Yashunin, who previously led the mobile marketing.....»»
Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown
Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day......»»
Fraud cases make Prime"s future unclear
New questions are surfacing about the future of Prime Automotive Group's 41 franchised dealerships following last week's criminal charges against the head of GPB Capital Holdings, the group's majority owner......»»
UFC 2021: Schedule, results, fighters, fight cards, and more
Here's a rundown of what to expect for the UFC in 2021 and a list of which fighters to keep your eyes on, plus a guide on how you can watch UFC with ESPN+......»»
N.Y. money manager with dealerhip investments charged in $1.8B Ponzi-like fraud
David Gentile, CEO of GPB Capital Holdings, was accused of using new money to repay earlier investors, and together with his co-defendants siphoning millions of dollars to pay themselves and fund luxury expenses. GPB is the majority owner of Prime Au.....»»
Brockman competency hearing set for June
The competency hearing is set to determine whether former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman can assist in his defense against federal tax fraud charges......»»
Discord Bans the r/WallStreetBets Server As Subreddit Goes Private
According to The Verge, Discord has banned the r/WallStreetBets server for allowing "hateful and discriminatory content after repeated warnings." It did not ban the server for financial fraud. We have also learned that Reddit's WallStreetBets subredd.....»»
Credit and cyber-fraud reaches "epidemic" level
From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says......»»
Technician admits to accessing security cameras to watch customers having sex
The technician—35-year-old Telesforo Aviles—worked for home and small office security company ADT in the Dallas, TX area. While pleading guilty to one count of computer fraud and one count of invasive visual recording, Aviles admitted on Thursday.....»»
UFC 2021: Schedule, Results, Fighters, Fight Cards, and More
Here's a rundown of what to expect for the UFC in 2021 and a list of which fighters to keep your eyes on, plus a guide on how you can watch UFC with ESPN+......»»
Online Misinformation Dropped Dramatically After Twitter Banned Trump
The Washington Post reports: Online misinformation about election fraud plunged 73 percent after several social media sites suspended President Trump and key allies last week, research firm Zignal Labs has found, underscoring the power of tech compa.....»»
Hackers alter stolen regulatory data to sow mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine
Post titled “Astonishing fraud! Evil Pfffizer! Fake vaccines!” found on the dark Web. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last month, the makers of one of the most promising coronavirus vaccines reported that hackers stole confidential document.....»»
Meng Wanzhou: Bullets sent in mail to Huawei"s finance chief
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats......»»
Ex-Audi CEO blames engineers" evasive tactics for diesel woes
Rupert Stadler, on trial over charges related to VW Group's diesel scandal, told a German court that engineers gave insufficient information to detect the fraud......»»
Theranos Destroyed Crucial Subpoenaed SQL Blood Test Database, Can"t Unlock Backups
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: Failed blood-testing unicorn Theranos trashed vital incriminating evidence of its fraud, prosecutors said on Monday. The imploded startup's extensive testing data over three years, including its.....»»
Brockman case will continue in Texas
A federal judge agreed to move the federal tax fraud case against former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman from California to Texas, citing Brockman's home in Houston and medical conditions......»»
Equifax Acquires Fraud Prevention Company Kount For $640 Million
Equifax said Friday that it has signed a deal to acquire Kount, providers of digital identity and fraud prevention software, for $640 million. Equifax said it plans to use Kount's technology to bolster its footprint in digital identity and fraud prev.....»»
Dominion Voting suing “kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell for $1.3B
A company at the heart of failed suits falsely alleging voter fraud is fighting back. Enlarge / Sidney Powell, flanked by Rudy Giuliani, at a press conference on Nov. 19, three days before the Trump campaign publicly cut ties with her. (credit:.....»»