A new scam is targeting potential beneficiaries of financial aid in Greece, with fraudsters posing as accountants to extract personal banking information. They exploit citizens’ financial needs by claiming to assist in loan applications or benefits, often communicating through phone…
Authorities in Corfu are warning residents about a rise in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate relatives and doctors, claiming victims have been involved in accidents and requesting urgent funds for medical treatment. The Corfu Police have urged citizens, particularly the…
Natasha Shek and others recount their harrowing experiences with holiday scams, highlighting the rising prevalence of fraud during peak vacation planning. Shek lost £280 after an online rental turned out to be fake. Experts warn of increased holiday scams, driven…
Recent reports indicate a rise in phone scams in Ptolemaida and surrounding communities, where scammers impersonate medical professionals to extort money by claiming a family member is severely injured and in need of immediate medical assistance. Authorities have noted fewer…
The Greek National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY) is implementing new artificial intelligence anti-fraud tools to enhance resource management and improve service delivery for its 11 million beneficiaries. With a focus on real-time monitoring and patient-centered services, the organization…
A 77-year-old woman named Nikki MacLeod fell victim to a sophisticated romance scam involving deepfake videos, losing £17,000. Believing she was in a genuine online relationship with a woman named Alla Morgan, she sent money for gift cards and expenses…
Nikki MacLeod, a 77-year-old woman from Edinburgh, was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters using deepfake videos to impersonate a woman named Alla Morgan. Initially skeptical, MacLeod was convinced by personalized video messages and continued to send money for supposed…
Nikki MacLeod, a 77-year-old woman from Edinburgh, lost £17,000 to an online romance scam involving deepfake videos. She believed she was in a relationship with a woman named Alla Morgan, who claimed to work on an oil rig. Despite initial…
A report from France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) indicates that over 225,000 non-compliant and dangerous toys were destroyed in 2023, up 22% from the previous year. Inspections were conducted at more than 2,000 establishments, revealing…
A fraudulent fundraising campaign claiming to support the family of Victorine d’Artois has been reported just days after the conviction of her murderer, Ludovic Bertin. The family has denied any involvement in the fundraiser and is seeking to have it…
An increasing number of online retailers are posing as Swiss companies, luring customers with false promises of high-quality products, only to deliver inferior goods or nothing at all. Many consumers, like Claudia Spörri, have reported receiving items that do not…
The Association of Freelance Tax Advisors in Magnesia has reported a surge in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate accountants to extract money from unsuspecting citizens. With the holiday season approaching and various government aid payments expected, the association issued guidelines…
