A CRIMINAL cell is targeting vulnerable people living on the Fraser Coast, stealing cash, credit card details and personal information. Original post:  Microsoft scam snares Bay mum

London police said Tuesday they have arrested a man on suspicion of fraud after he allegedly duped an American woman into handing over tens of thousands of dollars for an investment related to the upcoming Olympics. The online scam involved an alleged contract to supply buses for...

More than £3.5 billion worth of fraud was recorded in 2011, a record year, as a result of the continuing poor economic conditions, a study has revealed. See the original post here:  Fraud accounted for record £3.5 billion loss in 2011

The analysis of fraud trends during 2011 by CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention service, reveals a disturbing 9% increase in the overall level of fraud, when compared with the previous year. Read the original:  Fraud levels surge upwards

Unemployment and inflation blamed as fraudsters feel they "have no choice". Here is the original post: Fraud hits record levels in 2011

A vigilant New York City lawyer foiled Hungarian scam artists allegedly trying to cash in on the Costa Concordia disaster. Personal-injury lawyer Peter Ronia, who represents actual survivors, said the accused fraudsters tried one of the most brazen cash grabs he’s ever seen. “In...

CyberSource, a Visa company , today announced results of its 13th annual survey of eCommerce fraud. The overall picture: merchants are making gains against fraud but the battle continues. See the original post:  CyberSource Study: 2011 Online Merchants Made Most Progress Against...

Summerside Police are issuing new warnings to seniors about telephone scam artists after a P.E.I. man was bilked out of what was described as a substantial amount of money. Read the original:  Senior caught by phone scam