Fraud
Mobile phone Sim-swap fraud has surged in the past year, with nearly 3,000 cases filed to the National Fraud Database last year, a tenfold increase from the 289 logged the year before. Victims of this type of fraud are typically aged over 61, with the attackers intercepting messages and
Fraud
As summer vacation planning heats up, a new report from DNSFilter reveals a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting travelers. According to the report, bad actors are already using terms like "vacation," "travel," and "all-inclusive" to entrap users looking for deals, tips, and offers.
Fraud
Experts are sounding the alarm as mobile SIM swapping fraud has surged tenfold in the UK, with a 1055% increase in unauthorized phone SIM swaps in 2024. This type of fraud not only leads to financial loss, but also compromises personal identity. According to Simon Miller, Director of Policy, Strategy,
Ex-presidents
The 34-count indictment of Donald Trump has been widely criticized as a legal embarrassment, revealing new layers of damage to the legal foundations of the United States. The case appears weak on its legal and jurisdictional basis, raising concerns about the erosion of legal norms and the potential for a
Trump, Donald
Former US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering tirade at his estate in Palm Beach, lashing out at the judge and prosecutor overseeing his case, just six hours after being ordered to tone down his language. Despite his wife Melania's absence, three of his children were by his
Ex-presidents
As the 2020 presidential election, claims about Dominion Voting Systems spread widely online, with some figures including MyPillow executive Mike Lindell and former Trump supporter Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing unfounded assertions about the company's technology contributing to voter fraud. Despite Dominion's billion-dollar lawsuits against figures
Trump, Donald
Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in New York City on Tuesday following a long-running probe into his role in paying adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to keep quiet about an alleged affair. The indictment is expected to
Investment banks
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is exposed to higher litigation risks from clients who invested in collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) due to its large market share in constructing CDOs between 2005 and 2008. The bank's involvement in this market, particularly in 2007, makes it a prime target for
Investment banks
Financial stocks led the Dow Jones Industrial Average's recovery on Monday, erasing some of the losses incurred the previous day after the SEC brought civil fraud charges against Goldman Sachs. The strength in financials was led by Citigroup, which gained 4.6% after reporting a significant increase in
Cricket (Sport)
For 250 years, cricket was a paragon of English gentility, a sport that embodied refinement, tradition, and a lack of commercialism. However, the tide turned with the advent of live television coverage and globalized tastes, leading to empty grandstands and meager salaries for top players. The introduction of the Indian
Cricket (Sport)
The England and Wales Cricket Board suspended talks with Sir Allen Stanford, a Texas billionaire, after he was charged with orchestrating a multi-billion dollar investment scheme. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against Stanford and three of his companies, alleging fraud of a "shocking magnitude&
Banking industry
Canadian investors, who allege they were defrauded in a $500-million scheme by Lloyd's of London, will have their claims heard in a Canadian court. The Ontario Court's General Division has ruled that a dispute between the investors and three Canadian banks will proceed to a full
