'Exam Scam': Criminals Use Fake Medical Results Delivery to Steal Banking Data; See How to Protect Yourself
A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.
Businessman falls for fake bank manager scam and loses over R$ 63,000
A businessman in São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 63,000 after being scammed by someone posing as a bank manager.
Criminal Oddity Cost Thousands: Paying a 'Fine', a Žemaitis Remembers That He Did Not Violate Anything
A 58-year-old man from the Skuodas district fell victim to a scam that resulted in the theft of 2,200 euros from his bank account.
A man from Siilinjärvi was scammed out of money – he asked for help, and the 'expert' took everything
The Eastern Finland police are warning about scammers fishing for online banking credentials, following reports of significant financial losses, including a case where a woman lost €98,000 to a cryptocurrency scam.
Vorcaro does not want to involve STF in plea bargaining
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro does not intend to include Supreme Court justices in his potential plea bargain regarding the fraudulent management of Banco Master.
Lola Odusoga's account emptied in a scam – Here's what happened to the money
Lola Odusoga reported losing a significant amount of money due to credit card fraud but has since recovered her funds after filing a complaint.
Operation in MA dismantles electronic fraud scheme; estimated loss is over R$ 300,000
A recent police operation in Maranhão, Brazil, has dismantled a group involved in electronic fraud, resulting in significant financial losses estimated at over R$ 300,000.
Federal Police asks Mendonça for 60 more days to conclude inquiry into Master and BRB
The Federal Police of Brazil has requested a 60-day extension from Minister André Mendonça to complete an inquiry into alleged fraud concerning the attempted purchase of Banco Master by BRB.
New rules for Nationwide, HSBC, Natwest, TSB and Santander customers this week
UK banks, including Nationwide and HSBC, are implementing new contactless payment rule changes allowing firms to set their own limits starting Thursday.
Vilnius resident resisted scammer's attempts and managed to save 80 thousand euros
A Vilnius resident nearly lost 80,000 euros to scammers impersonating bank and police officials but successfully thwarted their efforts after detecting deception.
Scammers stole 38,200 euros from residents
Several elderly residents in Lithuania have fallen victim to scams, losing a total of 38,200 euros to fraudsters posing as bank and police officials.
Investigation against former MPS executives closed
Former executives of MPS, accused of aggravated fraud, have had the investigation against them archived by the Court in Milan.
‘Repeated Withdrawals’ Gang Earned Hundreds of Thousands of Won from ATM Fees…Supreme Court Rules ‘Fraud Crime’
The Supreme Court of South Korea has ruled that repeated withdrawals aimed at illegally obtaining ATM fees constitute fraud against a bank, confirming penalties for the perpetrators.
Phone fraudsters swindled 31 thousand euros from a woman from Vilnius and another from Klaipėda
Fraudsters impersonating bank employees and police have swindled 31,000 euros from two women in Vilnius and Klaipėda.
Vorcaro prioritized funds and fixed income in portfolio but maintained savings and capitalization
Banker Daniel Vorcaro held a diverse investment portfolio before his preventive arrest linked to financial fraud investigations, according to tax data obtained by Folha.
Russians Empty Bank Accounts. Authorities Plan to Restrict Cash Withdrawals
Russians withdrew 1.6 trillion rubles from banks in January, prompting authorities to consider restricting cash withdrawals to combat potential fraud.
How debit card fraud can happen without using the card
The article discusses a case of debit card fraud that occurred without the physical use of the card, raising concerns about data security.
In the case of the embezzled bank MSD with a billion crown loss, the court has sentenced to seven to nine years in prison
The court has sentenced individuals involved in the embezzlement case of the MSD bank to prison terms ranging from seven to nine years.
Global Money Week: Never share your passwords, PINs, CBN tells customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns banking customers during Global Money Week 2026 to protect their financial information by not sharing passwords or PINs, citing rising fraud cases.
Master attempted to transfer R$ 15.8 billion to BRB to compensate for fraud in credit portfolios, says report
The Master Bank tried to transfer R$ 15.8 billion to the BRB to replace R$ 12 billion in allegedly fraudulent credit portfolios sold to the Brasília bank, according to a financial intelligence report.
Plan for a transfer of 8 billion, the story of the cyber fraud module caught
Noida police have busted an international cyber fraud module aiming to steal between 60 to 80 crores by exploiting banking system vulnerabilities.
Banks Increase Recovery Amount for Victims of Jeonse Fraud...Waiving Part of Distribution from Housing Auctions
South Korean banks are introducing measures to increase rental deposit recoveries for victims of jeonse fraud by agreeing to waive part of the auction distributions from fraud-related properties.
'They emptied my accounts, I did not recover everything': Érika Buenfil details how she fell victim to a fraud
Actress Érika Buenfil has revealed that she fell victim to a banking fraud that drained her savings due to unauthorized access by a former bank employee.
Frauds Have Invented a New Way to Extort Money – Don't Fall for It
Experts warn that fraudsters are sending fake official documents to customers, tricking them into using third parties for obtaining loans.
Fraudulent Remittances in Internet Banking Reach 10 Billion Yen; Phone Calls Pretending to be Update Procedures
Japan's internet banking sector has seen fraudulent remittances surge to a record 10 billion yen, with phishing scams increasingly becoming a threat.
With declared income of R$ 570 million in 2024, Vorcaro received a tax refund
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, declared R$ 570 million in income for 2024 and received a tax refund despite being imprisoned on fraud charges.
Scammer Pretends to Be Bank Manager and Makes Sales Representative Lose R$ 25,000 from Company Account
A scammer impersonated a bank manager, leading a sales representative in São José do Rio Preto to lose R$ 25,000 from her company's account.
DNB employees charged with gross corruption
Former employees of DNB are charged with gross corruption and fraud for allegedly processing loans for ineligible clients.
Many are unaware of this e-banking feature: change these settings as soon as possible
A rise in cyber fraud in Lithuania emphasizes the need for users to adjust e-banking settings to protect against scams.
Estonians will continue to lose large sums if they do not stop making the same mistake
Every year, Estonian residents lose millions of euros to fraudsters due to their own misinformation during bank checks.
Fraudsters swindled nearly 50,000 euros from four residents of Vilnius and Klaipeda
Fraudsters conned four residents in Vilnius and Klaipeda out of almost 50,000 euros by posing as telecommunication, banking employees, and police officers.
RBI Alert: You will get compensation if you fall victim to digital fraud! RBI is taking major steps
The RBI has proposed a new measure to provide compensation of up to 85% of losses, capped at ₹25,000, for victims of digital fraud in banking transactions.
PGR defends itself against Mendonça's criticism regarding the arrest order for Vorcaro: without 'option to be unconsidered'
The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, defended his actions in the investigations of a billion-dollar fraud involving Banco Master, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be treated lightly and responding to criticisms from Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça.
Three people arrested in operation investigating fraud that caused losses of over R$ 500,000 to Caixa Econômica in Bahia
Three individuals were arrested in Bahia for their alleged involvement in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in over R$ 500,000 in losses.
In messages with then-girlfriend, Vorcaro says that bank business is like the mafia
Supreme Minister André Mendonça orders the transfer of banker Daniel Vorcaro to a maximum security prison amid ongoing investigations into a billion-dollar fraud scheme.
Bank manager arrested on suspicion of embezzling over R$ 500,000 from clients in Manaus
Bank manager Victor Tárcio da Silva Calderaro was arrested for allegedly embezzling R$ 500,000 from clients in Manaus, Brazil.
Billion-dollar fraud, 'private militia' and 'The Crew': how the international press portrays the new arrest of Vorcaro
Daniel Vorcaro's recent arrest has drawn significant international media attention due to the associated political and economic ramifications in Brazil.
She fell for a fake link. TSUE spokesperson: the bank cannot refuse to refund
A Polish woman was a victim of an online scam involving a fake link that led to an unauthorized bank transaction, prompting questions about a bank's refund obligations under EU law.
Fraud of ₹3.8 billion occurs every 24 hours! The government is going to adopt these measures
Cyber fraud incidents in India are rising rapidly, with criminals stealing approximately ₹3.8 billion from people's bank accounts every day.
INSS detects new irregular credit operated by Master, similar to Credcesta, and finds signs of fraud
The INSS has identified irregular lending practices associated with Banco Master's M Fácil Consignado, indicating potential fraud in loan contracts.
Master's Jagunços Highlight the Severity of the Scandal
New evidence suggests that the Master Bank scandal involved not only massive fraud but also a clandestine operation focused on intimidating the press and dissenters.
‘Sicario’, arrested in new phase of the investigation into Banco Master, has a history of fraud, receiving stolen goods, and criminal association
Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as 'Sicario', was arrested in connection with a new phase of an investigation into Banco Master and has a criminal history.
Owner of Banco Master detained, the magnate whose secrets shake the political class in Brazil
Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, was detained in São Paulo on charges of massive fraud and for allegedly spying on investigators.
Daniel Vorcaro's arrest is the first action authorized by Mendonça after taking over the Banco Master case; understand
Daniel Vorcaro, a banker linked to Banco Master, has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a billion-dollar financial fraud scheme, marking the first action by Minister André Mendonça since taking on the case.
Four microfinance bank workers arraigned over N182.3m fraud
Four employees of Richway Microfinance Bank Limited have been charged with a total of N182.3 million fraud in Lagos, Nigeria.
Mendonça rules that Vorcaro's attendance at the Organized Crime CPI is optional
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has ruled that banker Daniel Vorcaro's presence at the Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry (CPI) is not mandatory amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud at Banco Master.
In Vilnius – two cases of fraud: residents lost nearly 95 thousand euros
Two residents of Vilnius reported losing nearly 95,000 euros due to fraudulent activities involving deceptive phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of various institutions.
President says BRB will have to reserve more than R$ 8 billion to cover fraud from Master
The president of BRB announced the need to reserve around R$ 8 billion due to fraud involving the purchase of fraudulent credit portfolios from Banco Master.
A Wave of Fraudulent Calls in Finland - How to Identify a Scam Caller
Finland is experiencing a surge in fraudulent phone calls, and authorities are warning citizens to recognize and avoid these scams.
Fraudsters extorted 101 thousand euros from residents
Residents in Vilnius reported being defrauded of a total of 101,000 euros through deceptive calls and online scams.