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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.

Four men have been arrested for fraudulently reissuing a credit card by impersonating the actual owner, leading to unauthorized purchases worth nearly 4 million yen.

A shocking case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district involving a woman posing as 'Rani Begum,' who has been identified as originally from Bangladesh during a voter verification process.

A 57-year-old man in Lithuania was arrested for allegedly hiding his mother's corpse and attempting to assume her identity.

Five Norwegian citizens in their twenties have been charged with 180 serious fraud cases and attempted fraud exceeding 100,000 acts, alongside severe money laundering and identity violations.

A warning has been issued about the potential misuse of mobile authentication in Finland, highlighting the risks of identity theft and fraud.

A doctor’s credentials were misused by a fake professional in Alumínio, causing the doctor to express outrage and take legal action.

Enrico Di Vaio, the legitimate owner of a medical CRM misused by a fake doctor, died at 54, raising concerns about identity theft cases in the medical field.

A shocking case of fraud has emerged in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a factory owner was declared dead on paper as part of a scheme to seize his valuable property worth crores.

This article discusses a recent case of digital fraud involving phishing tactics that led to significant financial loss for the victim.

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

A woman's experience with identity theft highlights the complexities and challenges of resolving physical ID theft compared to credit card fraud.

A mother shares her harrowing experience of being deceived by a Tinder rapist who not only defrauded her financially but also manipulated her emotionally.

Details emerge about a fake Austrian passport used by Jeffrey Epstein, revealing his attempts to maintain multiple identities during the 1980s.

A new trend in Argentina involves the illegal creation and distribution of editable identification documents via social media, particularly targeting minors.

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Taubaté, Brazil, for committing fraud and identity theft involving numerous bank cards belonging to elderly victims.

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the cancellation of loans taken out by scammers using a victim's identity, highlighting that while some legal opinions may suggest ease, the reality is much more complicated.

A driver was arrested in Brazil for possessing firearms, ammunition, and forged identification documents after fleeing from a police stop.

A man was arrested in Teresina for attempting to deceive police with a false identity during a fraud investigation.

The article discusses how to lock biometric data associated with Aadhaar to prevent identity theft and fraud.

A man, Essien Akpama, has been arraigned in Lagos for fraud involving identity theft and impersonation through social media platforms.

Actress Ruhi Singh has fallen victim to a fraud where false WhatsApp chats in her name have been leaked, prompting her to alert fans on social media about the issue.

A Victorian school teacher had his digital identity compromised while applying for rental properties online, leading to unauthorized access to his bank account.

The UIDAI has deactivated the Aadhaar database of 25 million individuals to improve accuracy and prevent fraud associated with deceased persons.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested in Guarapuava, Paraná for conducting fake job interviews to collect personal information from candidates to finance vehicles in their names.

Gökçe Güven, a 26-year-old Turkish fintech entrepreneur and Forbes '30 Under 30' honoree, has been indicted on multiple charges including fraud and identity theft, potentially facing a prison sentence of up to 52 years.

Four individuals, including two Venezuelan citizens, exploited 115 stolen identities in a scheme defrauding over $1 million from food stamp and unemployment benefits programs.

A 66-year-old man from Lipik reported that an unknown perpetrator fraudulently used his personal information to sign a contract with a telecommunications operator.

A woman in Šiauliai is under investigation for using a fake identity document to fraudulently acquire telecommunications services and equipment, resulting in over 2,000 euros in damages.

A businessman featured in the TV 2 documentary 'The Black Swan' has been charged with money laundering involving 17 million kroner and VAT fraud for 6 million kroner, with a court lifting a name ban that previously kept his identity confidential.

A new scam allows criminals to link victims' bank accounts to their digital wallets with just a phone call, leading to empty accounts.

The Princess of Asturias Foundation warns the public about fake social media profiles impersonating Leonor to commit fraud, clarifying that it does not have any economic assistance programs for individuals.

The Princess of Asturias Foundation has reported that it does not engage in any financial aid programs or solicit donations from individuals, cautioning the public against identity fraud using Princess Leonor's name.

A 17-year-old was arrested in Thessaloniki for changing his date of birth on his ID to illegally purchase alcohol.

Polish taxpayers are receiving fraudulent emails regarding a supposed tax refund, urging them to confirm bank information, which could lead to identity theft.

A non-profit organization assisting socially disadvantaged families lost 5.3 million kronor after fraudsters posing as police misled its accountant into believing their identity was involved in a credit fraud scheme.