Fraud

Iraq launches sweeping anti-corruption crackdown, detains dozens of officials

Reports indicate that one Iraqi member of parliament, Alia Nassif, was found with some $15 million in cash in her house.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.
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Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes

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Gerrer Hasid accused of massive fraud extradited to the US

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Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract


Beit Shemesh man arrested for attempting to bribe voters, commit fraud

A Beit Shemesh resident in his 20s attempted to bribe voters to vote for a specific candidate, and tried to buy ID cards to commit voter fraud.

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'Hello? It's me, Joe': Fake robocall impersonating Biden tries to dissuade voting in New Hampshire

"It's important that you save your vote for the November election ... voting this Tuesday only enables the Republicans in their quest to elect Donald Trump again," the call had said.

 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on a phone following an event marking National Small Business Week, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2023.

Israel Police arrests United Hatzalah worker in embezzlement scandal

The suspect fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of shekels through false reports about traffic accidents with the association's vehicles - accidents that never happened.

A UNITED HATZALAH ambucycle is seen with Jerusalem in the background

Fake Twitter user posing as hostage return forum requesting Bitcoin from followers

Scam Twitter account requesting money using a photograph of hostage Naama Levy.

Naama Levy

Key witness backtracks on evidence against Ilan Shor in US court

The deposition of Matei Dohotaru, a former employee of the International Monetary Fund, took place earlier this month in the District Court of DC Colombia.

  Israeli-Moldovan politician Ilan Shor.

Ex-Israeli finance minister implicated in finance firm fraud scandal

The Israeli Securities Authority investigation reveals multiple scandals at Unite Credit involving senior officials, including former chairman and finance minister Moshe Kahlon.

Former Israeli finance minister Moshe Kahlon. In December 2023, Kahlon, former chairman of the board for Unite Credit, was implicated in several financial crimes such as fraud and breach of trust.

Tinder Swindler 2: David ‘Cohen’ Checkley brought to justice 

Checkley told his victims a variety of lies, including that he was a fighter pilot, a Vietnam War veteran, a successful architect and that he had a Billionaire ex-wife.

 David Checkley

Here's how to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

The shopping holidays bring increased exposure to fraud and scams. Stay informed and protect yourself with these essential precautions.

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How can you protect your personal information online?

Security is crucial not just on the battlefield, but also in the digital realm. Here are essential tips to protect your personal and business cyber space.

 In the field of digital fraud, the well-known phishing messages that try to fool us stand out

Man stages heart attack 20 times to avoid paying restaurant bill

Ides J. from Lithuania visited several restaurants in Spain before he was arrested and sentenced to 42 days in prison.