Financial Scams & Security

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1022+ words) The Secured Neo Mastercard is a secured credit card that’s designed to help improve your credit. The card is also a rarity in Canada as it is one of the few secured cards that earns rewards on purchases. Because of…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (701+ words) September 10, 2026 — 5:00am Detectives investigating what is alleged to be one of the biggest financial crime syndicates in Australian history believe the group has defrauded the country’s major banks of more than half a billion dollars. Police fear banks face a “perfect…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (333+ words) An 83-year-old woman who owned and operated a West Springfield-based financial services company pleaded guilty last week in federal court to five counts of wire fraud in connection with a nearly $11 million Ponzi scheme, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Barbara…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (92+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Fraudsters are counting on a common everyday headache to cover their tracks....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (636+ words) Foundation named in honor of former Stratford resident helps to combat risks to vulnerable seniors The son of a former Stratford resident has found a meaningful way to honour his father’s legacy. In January, Dave Parkinson launched the John Parkinson…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (489+ words) Twenty Massachusetts communities have banned cryptocurrency kiosks amid concerns that the machines are increasingly being used by scammers, according to a report by The Boston Globe. Hundreds of the kiosks, sometimes called crypto ATMs, have appeared in convenience stores and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (411+ words) The crypto trading market has come a long way and is far easier to engage with than ever before. Traders can download any one of a number of different crypto-related apps directly from the App Store, but does that mean…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) Police are urging the public to exercise caution when considering investment opportunities after a Norfolk County resident was defrauded of $65,000 through a scam. Norfolk OPP were called to county home on Saturday, Aug. 22 after a reported fraud. Police say the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (156+ words) The Economic Times New Delhi: The government has directed banks to tighten the empanelment framework for forensic auditors by imposing stricter eligibility criteria following Enforcement Directorate (ED) observations against two audit firms in cases involving Amtek Group and ACIL Ltd....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (904+ words) August 24, 2026 — 5:00am Bank bosses are generally among the most enthusiastic artificial intelligence evangelists in the corporate world. AI can not only cut costs, they claim, it can also improve customer service and even protect people from scammers and others who are…...