Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized
Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.
How to secure your bank account: The 10 settings you need to check now
This article provides essential advice on securing bank accounts against increasing digital banking fraud.
Serious constraints prepared for fraudsters – the Bank of Lithuania proposes drastic changes
The Bank of Lithuania is proposing significant regulatory changes to protect customers from fraud, including requirements for banks to reimburse customer losses due to fraud.
Scammers extorted 77.5 thousand euros from residents of Ignalina and Vilnius districts
Scammers posing as bank employees and police managed to extort a total of 77,500 euros from residents in the Ignalina and Vilnius districts of Lithuania.
Master bank disappears with money aided by 'bogus R$ 500 million' and 'orgy'
The investigation reveals that the Master bank, which was essentially a sham, borrowed vast amounts it had no intention of repaying, resulting in a scandal involving inflated asset declarations and potential government complicity.
Three men suspected of aggravated fraud in the Oma Säästöpankki case – including two former bank executives
Two former executives of Oma Säästöpankki are suspected of aggravated fraud related to financial misconduct in the bank.
DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case
The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.
Serious Warning About Mobile Authentication Misuse: "The Trick Is That..."
A warning has been issued about the potential misuse of mobile authentication in Finland, highlighting the risks of identity theft and fraud.
If you hear these words on the phone, your money is at risk
A Kuopio man and his partner lost 89,000 euros in a phone scam that tricked them into providing banking credentials.
Telephone frauds yield less money for criminals
Despite an increase in reported crimes, criminals in Sweden are earning less from frauds, phone scams, and fake SMS messages.
André Mendonça returns to CPI data on the breaking of banking secrets from Master and Vorcaro
Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the Senate to hand over investigation materials from the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police, which include data from the banking secrecy breaches.
This setting on your phone might lead to your account being emptied – "The bank must have been aware"
A technology expert warns that a specific phone setting can lead to significant losses in bank fraud cases.
Tool that prevents the opening of fake accounts reaches 1 million registrations, says Central Bank
Brazil's Central Bank reports that its initiative "BC Protege+" has reached one million registrations, helping citizens block fraudulent bank account openings under their name.
Renan Calheiros meets with CGU and PGR next week to discuss Master
Senator Renan Calheiros will meet with Brazil's Attorney General and the head of the CGU next week to discuss the Master case involving banking fraud.
What to do immediately in your online banking to make it harder for fraudsters?
The article discusses immediate actions individuals can take in online banking to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams.
The Financial Supervisory Authority warns against four banks: Likely fraud
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has issued a warning about four non-existent banks that are likely part of a fraud scheme.
Man Remanded in Custody in Case of Fake Bank Couriers
A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody until March 18 in connection with hundreds of cases of fraud across Denmark.
Courier fraudsters sentenced in Klaipėda
Fraudsters were sentenced for conning a victim into handing over their bank card and PIN, leading to a theft of 4,000 euros.
Banks and police will more vigorously combat online fraud
Estonian banks are now authorized to halt suspicious payments and notify police in efforts to prevent significant fraud, with over €29 million lost to scams last year.
Kenya: Detectives Uncover 58 Fraudulent Cheques in Sacco Scam
Detectives have uncovered a fraudulent scheme involving 58 cheques that resulted in a Kenyan Sacco losing over Sh16 million.
Federal Police investigates frauds against Caixa clients in Amapá
The Federal Police of Brazil has launched Operation Financial Trace in Amapá, targeting a group suspected of banking fraud against Caixa Econômica Federal clients.
Federal Police executes warrant in Imperatriz during operation investigating cyberbanking frauds
The Federal Police in Brazil has launched Operation Laranja Eletrônica 4, targeting cyberbanking frauds with search warrants executed in Maranhão and São Paulo.
Banks may be granted the right to stop transfers suspected of fraud
Estonia's Ministry of Finance is proposing a law to allow banks to halt money transfers suspected of fraud to prevent phone scams.
Lola Odusoga's account emptied before her eyes - victim of fraud
Lola Odusoga fell victim to a card scam, resulting in her bank account being emptied and multiple unauthorized transactions.
PF delivers report on Vorcaro's cell phone to STF; files mention Toffoli
The Federal Police of Brazil submitted a report to the Supreme Federal Court regarding the cell phone of banker Daniel Vorcaro, which contains references to Minister Dias Toffoli.
Woman did not believe her bank's warning and sent money abroad. She lost thousands
A woman in Czechia ignored her bank's warnings and transferred money abroad, resulting in a substantial financial loss.
Recidivist Maulius collected random phone numbers, posing as an official
A court in Panevėžys has upheld a strict sentence for D. Maulius, a phone scammer who defrauded victims out of tens of thousands of euros while serving a prison sentence.
Visa study: fast payments and Estonian-language AI scams raise bank fraud losses to record levels
A new Visa study reveals that bank fraud losses in Estonia have surged to nearly 8 million euros, primarily due to investment and banking scams, with an alarming increase projected for future years.
Central Bank to review FGC rules, says director
The Central Bank of Brazil plans to revise rules of the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) and introduce new regulations aimed at fraud prevention and title distribution, according to regulatory director Gilneu Vivan.
These things you won't see in online banking – still, they are there
Finnish banks are increasingly targeted by online criminals, resulting in significant financial losses for individuals, despite the banks implementing new security measures that may not always be visible to customers.
Monzo wrongly denied refunds to thousands of fraud and scam victims
Monzo has mistakenly denied refunds to over a thousand victims of fraud and scams, with a high percentage of complaints deemed incorrectly rejected by the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Master-BRB case: learn how to check with the Central Bank for undue debts in your name
Some clients of Will Bank and Banco Master discovered active or overdue debts registered in their names by the Central Bank, even for debts that were previously settled or never existed.
VIDEOS: NE2 of Friday, February 6, 2026
The article reports on various significant events and developments, including a capital plan delivered to the Central Bank, a technical report from the TCU, a pension fraud investigation, real estate sales by Correios, the tragic death of a girl due to cancer and financial fraud, and the deaths of influencer Henrique Maderite and DJ Young Slade.
Master Case, the gigantic financial scandal that shakes power in Brazil
The Master Case involves businessman Daniel Vorcaro, accused of orchestrating a major banking fraud in Brazil, with implications for political connections and upcoming presidential elections.
Thanks to this detail, a bank employee thwarted a sophisticated fraud
A bank employee prevented a million-euro fraud just before a 1.5-million-euro loan disbursement, leading to the arrest of two suspects in Hamburg.
Owner of digital bank in SP is investigated under suspicion of crime against financial system
The owner of Tresory Bank, Eduardo Scatambulo Ribeiro, is under investigation by the São Paulo Civil Police for suspicion of financial system crimes, money laundering, fraud, and organized crime.
USKUMATU ⟩ Calls from 16 countries and money disappeared in seconds: According to top executive Aivo Adamson, it's not a coincidence, but a flawed system
Aivo Adamson, a top executive, shared a shocking story of how telephone scammers targeted his 91-year-old mother, emptying her personal savings and a dance school's account, raising concerns about the effectiveness of telecom and banking fraud prevention measures.
Court jails ex-bank MD 10 years for N2.4bn fraud
Roberts Orya, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for committing bank fraud involving N2.4 billion.
Shared OTP and Lost 1.25 Lakhs, Consumer Court Says Cannot Blame the Bank
A consumer court in Mumbai dismissed a complaint regarding an online fraud of over 1.25 lakhs, stating that the bank is not liable when the customer shares their one-time password (OTP) with scammers.
Federal Police opens investigation into allegations of fraudulent management at the Bank of Brasília
The Federal Police has launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent management at the Bank of Brasília, which is already being investigated in another case.
Hundreds of billions of unfair loans to family and acquaintances... Can it be prevented by the 'guidelines for preventing conflicts of interest in banks'?
A bank employee has illicitly acquired 7.85 billion won in loans through fraudulent documents and collusion with colleagues and family members, prompting the Financial Supervisory Service to implement guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest in banking.
New PIX security rules come into effect this Monday
From Monday, banks must comply with new PIX safety regulations, including mandatory return mechanisms for fraud and operational failure cases.
5 in the morning: Emotion with the frigate 'Kimon' – Major fraud with banking data – Terms of the farmers-government meeting
The article discusses the arrival of the frigate 'Kimon' in Greece, marking a new era for the Hellenic Navy, along with news of a significant banking fraud and the terms of a meeting between farmers and the government.
Alert in the Hellenic Police for the 'SMS blaster': Chinese nationals draining the accounts of unsuspecting citizens in Attica
Two Chinese nationals targeted unsuspecting citizens in Attica by using specialized electronic equipment installed in their vehicle to intercept banking data and make purchases worth hundreds of euros.
Five arrested and 25 investigated in a banking fraud network of over 265,000 euros
The Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal organization in the Canary Islands involved in banking fraud and money laundering, resulting in five arrests and 25 investigations.
Over a million euros debited - bank employees allegedly used customer data for fraud
Four bank employees in Hamburg are accused of fraudulently obtaining 1.4 million euros by targeting older customers' data for unauthorized transfers abroad.
In Baranja, a man scammed a woman (63), stealing over 14,000 euros
The Osijek-Baranja police are searching for an unidentified fraudster who, by abusing a bank card, defrauded a 63-year-old woman of over 14,000 euros.
Dawid Rapkiewicz, Michał Rzeszutek: The protection of customer money is the foundation of banking
The article discusses the issue of bank customers losing money to cybercriminals and their increasing demands for refunds from banks, highlighting a misunderstanding of regulations regarding unauthorized payment transactions supported by state institutions.
Pioneering ruling against ‘SIM swapping’: Vodafone and WiZink will compensate a banking fraud victim
A Spanish court has made a groundbreaking ruling ordering Vodafone and WiZink to compensate a victim of SIM swapping fraud, setting a significant precedent for consumer protection in the digital age.