Fraud

Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

A Visa credit card is seen on a computer keyboard in this picture illustration taken September 6, 2017.
General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

David Appel, Michael Kleiner named as suspects in alleged multimillion-shekel real estate fraud

Gadi Mazor, BioCatch CEO

Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b

Police officers at Ben-Gurion Airport

Fugitive from Panama and architect of "Fraud of the Century" extradited


White House says allegations of US meddling in Russia's election are 'categorically false'

The SVR, the main successor to the KGB's First Directorate foreign spying service, also alleged the US planned to launch a cyber attack on the online voting system.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin casts his ballot during mayoral election at a polling station in Moscow, Russia September 9, 2018.

Israeli man charged with impersonating Ben-Gvir, committing fraud

Prosecutor's statement filed against resident for 27 frauds; impersonated many and obtained loans and cards.

The fake ID of the Nof HaGalil resident suspected of impersonating Itamar Ben Gvir

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.

Police car at night

'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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