A 24-year-old man from Hengelo was arrested on suspicion of fraud and embezzlement after allegedly defrauding about 300 clients out of millions in cryptocurrency investments. The man, who gained a reputation as a ‘crypto genius,’ reportedly caused clients to lose…
Banks in Greece are alerting customers after a recent incident of imported fraud in Volos, involving a well-organized external scam that tricked a business owner into changing his banking credentials, resulting in the loss of his funds. The technique, known…
Greek police have solved a fraud case involving a 58-year-old man who was deceived by an unknown caller posing as an accountant. The victim was persuaded to transfer approximately 4,000 euros to a bank account. Following an investigation, authorities identified…
On December 23, a foreign man was arrested in the Kilkis area by police from the Paeonia Police Department. He had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Thessaloniki prosecutor for charges related to organized crime, forgery, and fraud. Source
A gang of home improvement fraudsters who hired EastEnders actress June Brown to promote their services has been sentenced for fraud after swindling over £1 million from victims in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The group falsely claimed to be part of…
A group of conmen, who exploited EastEnders actress June Brown in a fraudulent home improvement scheme, has been sentenced for defrauding victims out of over £1 million. The group falsely claimed affiliation with a government energy efficiency initiative and used…
Authorities in Tripoli, Greece have solved a fraud case involving two local citizens who were deceived by individuals posing as accountants. The perpetrators, aged 47 and 39, contacted the victims via phone, pretending to arrange a tax refund, during which…
The Cyber Crime Division of Greece is investigating a fabricated advertisement featuring a public figure, misleadingly presented as an interview promoting fraudulent investment platforms. The fake ad aims to deceive citizens by promising quick financial gains through supposedly reputable platforms….
A recent rise in online banking fraud, particularly cases of impersonation, has raised concerns over customer protection in Germany. Consumers face significant losses, often with banks denying compensation due to claims of negligence. The European Commission is working on new…
Authorities in Orestiada have arrested a foreign national accused of defrauding an elderly woman by falsely claiming that a relative needed urgent surgery. The suspect, working with an accomplice, managed to extort €3,215. Police tracked her down as she attempted…
A recent report by Maatschappelijk Overleg Betalingsverkeer reveals that millions of Dutch adults are having difficulty managing their bank affairs independently, particularly in online banking. Despite banks’ initiatives to enhance financial autonomy through workshops and collaborations, reliance on assistance is…
Residents of Aspropyrgos have been warned about individuals posing as municipal officials to exploit the holiday season for scams. Reports indicate that scammers are contacting citizens, claiming the municipality will distribute cooking supplies for Christmas meals. The local government advises…
