Tag: fraud
5 tips to avoid becoming a victim of ‘boiler room fraud’
Province of Utrecht – Boiler room fraud is becoming more and more common, also in the province of Utrecht. Victims are deviously lured into a trap by international ‘investment companies’…
Hundreds of cases of ‘boiler room fraud’: golden investment mountain turns out to be a deep pitfall
The police warn of the phenomenon of ‘boiler room fraud’. Victims are approached by telephone, and also by e-mail, by international (fake) investment companies with tempting investment returns. The method…
Webinar on bank fraud: ask your questions to experts!
Linternaute.com is a partner of the government Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr, for a webinar on bank fraud, January 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. Already a victim of bank fraud, in doubt or looking…
Online banking fraud: the 5 key figures to remember
BANK FRAUD. Each year, in France, 28 billion banking transactions are carried out. As many chances for attackers to commit acts of cyber-maliciousness. Here are the 5 figures you absolutely…
Traffic stop leads Chatham-Kent police to Tilbury woman accused of fraud
News Local News A traffic stop led to a 36-year-old Tilbury woman being arrested for several charges, including fraud. Chatham-Kent Police A traffic stop led to a 36-year-old Tilbury woman…
Victims of bank helpdesk fraud in Oudewater: ‘My daughter always warned me, but you can fall for it’
They gave the pin code of their bank card by telephone and already booked 2000 euros from a savings account to be able to withdraw money. A fraudster was already…
Duo caught in the act for attempting bank helpdesk fraud in Oudewater
The residents did not trust the case and called the police. While the alleged victims were still talking to ‘the bank employee’, his colleague appeared at the door to collect…
Duo caught in the act for attempting bank help desk card fraud in Oudewater
The residents did not trust the case and called the police. While the alleged victims were still talking to ‘the bank employee’, his colleague appeared at the door to collect…
Suspects of bank help desk fraud arrested after report of suspicious victim in Leusden
The man who came to collect the pass in Leusden immediately made a confession at the time. He is free to await trial. This also applies to another suspect, who…
The new guidelines can help the elderly victims of fraud
After the General Complaints Board tightened the guidelines for banks’ liability in the event of telephone fraud – five banks now announce that they will reconsider previous decisions where customers…