[2026-07-03 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: CIDG collars South Korean national with Interpol red notice

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a South Korean national who is subject of a red notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) over an alleged 200 million Korean won (Php 7.9 million) scam.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/news/cidg-collars-south-korean-national-with-interpol-red-notice/2377759

[2026-07-02 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: What we know about Spain's planned crackdown on short-term let owners

Snippet: A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparing legislation for July 2026 which will have a big impact on the owners of tourist accommodation in Spain.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260702/what-we-know-about-spains-planned-crackdown-on-short-term-let-owners

[2026-07-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says

Snippet: House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/02/trump-hijacked-250-anniversary

[2026-07-02 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Police in Spain claim 'massive fraud' by 400,000 migrants in amnesty process

Snippet: As applications for Spain's mass migrant amnesty surge over initial estimates, police sources claim there is clear evidence of widespread fraudulent applications by foreign nationals who were not living in Spain in 2025 as required.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260702/police-in-spain-claim-massive-fraud-by-400000-migrants-in-amnesty-process

[2026-07-02 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How Zohran Mamdani is the Daredevil of a new generation

Snippet: Unless you are an avid fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as I am, chances are you’re not familiar with Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin - a deeply corrupt and monstrously ruthless supervillain, whose ambitious criminal enterprise finally lands him in the New York mayor’s office.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/how-zohran-mamdani-daredevil-new-generation

[2026-07-02 15:36 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Police in Japan work to crack down on fraud-linked social media posts

Snippet: Japan’s National Police Agency said Thursday it plans to add social media posts facilitating romance scams, other fraud and what are known as “dark part-time jobs” to the category of illegal information.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/02/japan/crime-legal/social-media-fraud/

[2026-07-02 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NDIS fraud 'gaps remain open' as integrity report handed down

Snippet: Thu 2 Jul 2026 at 2:25pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/ndis-fraud-inquiry-reports/106857422

[2026-07-02 13:22 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Chubu Electric suspected of nuclear plant data fraud cover-up

Snippet: Chubu Electric Power Co. overwrote data following a regulatory investigation into its fraudulent earthquake risk data involving its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, the secretariat of the Nuclear Regulation Authority said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/02/japan/chubu-electric-data-fraud-continue/

[2026-07-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Corruption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: France’s far right just can’t shake off its legal problems

Snippet: PARIS — France’s far-right National Rally was hoping it could put its legal woes behind it next week — with the conclusion of a long-running embezzlement case against its leader Marine Le Pen — and finally concentrate all its energy on the 2027 election.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/frances-far-right-just-cant-shake-off-its-fraud-problems/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-02 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New York, California among 25 states suing Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/new-york-california-among-25-states-suing-trump-admin-over-medicaid-work-rule-designed-to-prevent-fraud/

[2026-07-02 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Healthcare fraud keeps fleecing taxpayers — with the latest costing a full $1 billion

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/opinion/healthcare-fraud-keeps-fleecing-taxpayers-with-the-latest-costing-a-full-1-billion/

[2026-07-02 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Elephant In The Room That Is Fraud

Snippet: Authored by Jack Hellner via AmericanThinker.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/elephant-room-fraud

[2026-07-01 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds

Snippet: A tenth of adults in the United States directly or indirectly experienced a scam last year, adversely affecting their financial and emotional wellbeing, according to a new Gallup poll.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/1/scams-cost-us-victims-68bn-in-2025-harm-to-mental-health-poll-finds

[2026-07-01 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Baghdad recovers $14.5 million in Iraqi Airways fraud case | The National

Snippet: Iraqi authorities have recovered 19 billion dinars, about $14.5 million, in connection with a corruption case involving Iraqi Airways, the Supreme Judicial Council said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/01/baghdad-recovers-145-million-in-iraqi-airways-fraud-case/

[2026-07-01 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore seizes US$42.4 million bungalow linked to Nvidia chip fraud

Snippet: Police have issued a prohibition of disposal order against the mansion and seized about US$770,000 from bank accounts as part of the probe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359020/singapore-seizes-us424-million-bungalow-linked-nvidia-chip-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-01 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Singapore Police Force] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore seizes US$42.4 million bungalow linked to Nvidia chip fraud

Snippet: Police have issued a prohibition of disposal order against the mansion and seized about US$770,000 from bank accounts as part of the probe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359020/singapore-seizes-us424-million-bungalow-linked-nvidia-chip-fraud

[2026-07-01 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fraud trial hears of businesses paid $30k for hiring Chinese nationals

Snippet: Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:26pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-01/maguire-trial-hears-from-business-owners/106859782

[2026-07-01 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Online fraud and scams increase as vigilance falls

Snippet: Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 3:13pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-01/cybercrime-report-finds-increase-in-scams-fall-in-vigilance/106861692

[2026-07-01 12:55 UTC+10:00] [What's the scam?] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Robert Pether stuck in Iraq. UN experts on torture voice concern

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/robert-pether-stuck-in-iraq-un-experts-on-torture-voice-concern/

[2026-07-01 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: AI and deepfakes driving $68 bn US scam epidemic – survey

Snippet: Roughly 15 million Americans were scammed out of money in 2025, with AI-generated content and deepfakes featuring in a notable share of cases, according to a new survey. Total losses across the country reached an estimated $68 billion last year, or about $186 million stolen every day.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642400-ai-scams-survey-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-01 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘State sanctioned’ Russian mob ran $1B Medicare scam out of New York, compromised 1M medical records: Feds

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/30/us-news/russian-mobsters-1b-medicare-scam-likely-state-sanctioned-sources/

[2026-07-01 08:02 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: 1 July changes: minimum wage rises, Centrelink indexation, payday super, parental leave and everything else coming for the 2026–27 financial year

Snippet: New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/01/1-july-changes-minimum-wage-payday-super-parental-leave-2026-27-new-financial-year

[2026-07-01 06:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Destroyed lives’: Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prison

Snippet: A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/destroyed-hundreds-of-lives-chinese-billionaire-sentenced-to-30-years-in-us-prison-20260701-p60bi7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-01 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

Snippet: NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would freeze federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a state agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting fraud in the safety-net government healthcare program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/01/world/trump-administration-suspends-funding-for-new-yorks-medicaid-fraud-unit/2376216

[2026-07-01 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

Snippet: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seen in Washington on April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/medicaid-new-york-fraud-health-trump-2a88e5139ff5ffdd06f18e68af9029f4

[2026-06-30 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: A girlfriend who never existed and fake friends. How Graham became a money mule

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/banks-and-afp-warn-of-rise-of-money-mule-scams/106859958

[2026-06-30 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud

Snippet: A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon has been sentenced to 30 years in a United States prison for financial fraud that a federal judge said cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/30/chinese-billionaire-guo-wengui-gets-30-years-in-us-prison-for-huge-fraud

[2026-06-30 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: PHOTO ESSAY: Two victims on opposite sides of the global scam industry seek to rebuild their lives

Snippet: First photo:Chris Colocousis sits for a portrait, layered with a screenshot of a text message exchange with a woman he was communicating with who turned out to be a scammer, in this long exposure photograph at his home in Raynham, Mass., March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)Second photo: Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked into scamming, looks out from the window of his CM Fisheries office before starting the day, in Sulthan Bathery in the southern state of Kerala, India,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-essay/photo-essay-scams-victim-investigation-521edf24e2a39bad85d70fa2827f7db8

[2026-06-30 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Scam texts will be easier to detect with changes to business IDs

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/new-rule-for-businesses-hoped-to-curb-text-message-scams/106813440

[2026-06-30 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Methodology for AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

Snippet: In this image provided by the Myanmar military on Oct. 19, 2025, soldiers stand next to Starlink satellite internet devices from the KK Park scam compound in Myawaddy township, Karen State, Myanmar. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/scams-fraud-technology-ai-imposter-phishing-methodology-dae7c1964ab37eb7b89280be443f433b

[2026-06-30 14:22 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud

Snippet: Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising China’s Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money laundering

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/30/guo-wengui-chinese-tycoon-sentenced-us-prison-fraud

[2026-06-30 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

Snippet: Chris Colocousis sits for a portrait, layered with a screenshot of a text message exchange with a woman he was communicating with who turned out to be a scammer, in this long exposure photograph at his home in Raynham, Mass., Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/scams-fraud-technology-ai-imposter-phishing-takeaways-46553cd53a3daee8ab30e7cac7e12985

[2026-06-30 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AI and other American technologies fuel the scam industry

Snippet: Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked into scamming, looks out from the window of his CM Fisheries office before starting the day, in Sulthan Bathery in the southern state of Kerala, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/scams-fraud-technology-ai-impostor-scam-phishing-12f549d5203abd38857c4e2f2fb1c986

[2026-06-30 11:25 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Director sentenced to more than two years for defrauding Netflix out of $11m

Snippet: Carl Rinsch requested $11m for never-finished sci-fi series but diverted money to personal account, prosecutors said

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/carl-rinsch-47-ronin-netflix-fraud

[2026-06-30 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud conviction

Snippet: A New York judge ordered Guo to forfeit US$889 million in restitution, saying he ‘preyed on those seeking to bring Democracy to China’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3358821/self-exiled-chinese-billionaire-guo-wengui-jailed-30-years-us-fraud-conviction?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 10:05 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud conviction

Snippet: A New York judge ordered Guo to forfeit US$889 million in restitution, saying he ‘preyed on those seeking to bring Democracy to China’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3358821/self-exiled-chinese-billionaire-guo-wengui-jailed-30-years-us-fraud-conviction

[2026-06-30 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chinese NYC scammer learns fate for ‘stunning’ $1.3B fraud — as hundreds of fans flock to court

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/us-news/chinese-nyc-scammer-miles-guo-learns-fate-for-stunning-1-3b-fraud/

[2026-06-30 08:10 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: 1 July changes: minimum wage rises, Centrelink indexation, payday super, parental leave and everything else coming for the 2026–27 financial year

Snippet: New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/30/1-july-changes-minimum-wage-payday-super-parental-leave-2026-27-new-financial-year

[2026-06-30 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US judge gives self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui 30-year prison term for fraud

Snippet: A Twitter page of Chinese exiled businessman Guo Wengui is seen on a computer screen in Beijing, Aug. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/guo-wengui-chinese-businessman-fraud-3deb06c17c5640a5d63f0e2c72286ac8

[2026-06-30 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Director gets prison time in $11M fraud case over Netflix show

Snippet: Director Carl Rinsch poses for photographers during a news conference to promote his 3-D film “47 RONIN” in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/carl-rinsch-director-horse-netflix-fraud-prison-b7785d64f8a97597f83f2650d8e88a13

[2026-06-30 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LI man accused of leaving babies malnourished as part of ‘heartless’ $2.6M Medicaid fraud scheme

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/us-news/long-island-man-accused-of-hurting-babies-in-medicaid-fraud-scheme/

[2026-06-30 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Opposition leaders blast Benjamin Netanyahu unity government proposal as pre-election scam

Snippet: Opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Monday dismissed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent call for a broad national unity government, accusing him of political maneuvering and attempting to take votes from the opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-900874

[2026-06-30 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fresh hell for California PG&E customers as miserable new report drops

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/us-news/california-pge-customers-warned-about-utility-scam-spike-in-2026/

[2026-06-30 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Supreme Court Blocks Trump Firing Of Fed Governor Lisa Cook - For Now

Snippet: The Supreme Court on Monday handed President Trump a significant defeat - ruling 5-4 that his attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was procedurally invalid and that the Fed's century-old independence from presidential removal-at-will remains constitutionally intact. That said, it isn't over for Cook - as the Court said she can stay in her job for now - while she fights in lower courts against Trump's bid to oust her over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/supreme-court-blocks-trump-firing-fed-governor-lisa-cook

[2026-06-29 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

Snippet: Facebook ad redirected victim to WhatsApp chat with scammer who pushed fake ‘SecuG Pro’ investment app and solicited transfers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3358761/hong-kong-physiotherapist-loses-hk5m-scam-involving-beautiful-assistant?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 19:26 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

Snippet: Facebook ad redirected victim to WhatsApp chat with scammer who pushed fake ‘SecuG Pro’ investment app and solicited transfers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3358761/hong-kong-physiotherapist-loses-hk5m-scam-involving-beautiful-assistant

[2026-06-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A lawyer is accused of mass immigration fraud using humanitarian visas

Snippet: Gabriel Martinez Garcia, 30, holds a Bible close to his chest as tattoos of his parents are visible on his wrists, in Tenino, Wash., on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Akash Pamarthy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alexandra-lozano-immigration-lawsuit-visa-fraud-1cc188fa7bb4e3e3d4f9b80b295c6f7d

[2026-06-29 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s new AI police chief takes on US$2 billion scam epidemic

Snippet: Japan has a new police chief. Her name is AIko, she lives on YouTube and she’s coming for scammers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358698/japans-new-ai-police-chief-takes-us2-billion-scam-epidemic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Kagawa University Cyber Security Centre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s new AI police chief takes on US$2 billion scam epidemic

Snippet: Japan has a new police chief. Her name is AIko, she lives on YouTube and she’s coming for scammers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358698/japans-new-ai-police-chief-takes-us2-billion-scam-epidemic

[2026-06-29 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

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

Snippet: State prosecutors on Sunday indicted Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head Noam Sasson and six other defendants over allegations that he exploited his municipal position to steer public contracts to associates, including a transportation tender from which a company allegedly received more than NIS 20 million.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-900737