As reported by Nbcnews.com scammers, crooks and spreaders of computer malware have wasted little time in trying to play off the public’s sympathy for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy, prompting warnings from the Massachusetts attorney general and computer security companies to be extremely wary about donating money to unfamiliar charity websites, and clicking on unsolicited Web links. Read Article
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As reported by Channelnewsaasia.com a man lost S$5,000 in a kidnap scam after he was told that his “son” had been caught by loansharks, and that he would not be released until the money owed was paid back. Out of fear the victim, who wanted to be known as “Mr Sim”, remitted money to the [...]
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As reported by Saskatoonhomepage.ca a couple of people robbed a 75 year old woman around 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Police say she was walking in the 400 block of Taylor Street East when a car pulled up and two people got out. Read Article
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As reported by Stevenpointjournal.com a Stevens Point woman accused of using fake $50 bills at south-side businesses will spend time on probation. Wanda Clark, 49, of Stevens Point, was sentenced to three years of probation for her role in trying to pass off counterfeit $50 bills at businesses, including Hardee’s, Big Hunchies Roadhouse, Trig’s, Big [...]
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According to Mashable.com Apple has gotten a lot of flack over the last month for its after-sales service practices in China, and perhaps rightfully so. But instead of being exploited by Apple, police have discovered that some Chinese criminals used Apple’s return system to turn more than 100 fake iPhones into real ones. Read Article
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As reported by Portlandtribune.com Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has a warning for people looking for love online: That soldier who’s been professing devotion via email may actually be a con artist looking for cash. Read Article
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According to Enfieldindependent.co.uk a man was arrested today during a police operation targeting people involved in an internet scam which tricks people out of their bank details. Officers raided a property in Lynmouth Avenue in Bush Hill Park at approximately 7am and arrested the 23-year-old man. Read Article
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According to Wtsp.com the Tampa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who posed as a law enforcement officer to extort money from elderly women. Detectives have identified Rebrant Bryant as a suspect in three separate scams that took place in the East Tampa community. Read Article
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As reported by Abcnews.go.com a New York woman was indicted Wednesday on charges that she scammed her family and local businesses out of thousands of dollars by claiming to have cancer. The district attorney said she used the money she collected to support a heroin addiction. Read Article
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According to Abc.net.au WA police major fraud squad operation began late last year and has since discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars has been sent from the Gascoyne. More than $1 million has been sent offshore from Geraldton alone in recent months. Read Article
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