Two computer discs holding the personal details of all families in the UK with a child under 16 have gone missing. The Child Benefit data on them includes name, address, date of birth, National …
Pentagon probes missing weapons and contract fraud
The Pentagon's independent watchdog has launched a probe into the military's inability to account for weapons in Iraq after reports that Kurdish militants were using U.S. arms to attack Turkey, the …
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Gift Cards Are Increasing Online Fraud Concern
Gift card or “stored value” card sales have increased in online auction sites that advertise discount savings on their purchase. However, cyber criminals are selling many of these cards in intricate …
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Congo Elections Set to Start Amid Fraud Claims
Parliamentary elections are set to go ahead in the Republic of Congo Sunday despite opposition boycotts and widespread voter apathy. Franz Wild reports for VOA from Brazzaville.Two million voters in …
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Fraudulent documents easy to obtain, NBC News investigation reveals
We're on the streets of Juarez, a few feet from the bridge leading across the U.S. border. NBC News producers with hidden cameras came here this week to see how easy it is to get fraudulent documents …
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Dutch police arrest 111 over suspected Internet fraud
Police in Amsterdam arrested more than 100 West Africans Saturday as part of a seven month long investigation into Internet fraud, they said. Spokeswoman Sita Koenders told AFP that 111 people were …
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US Embassy tightens security to curb visa fraud
Concerned at the large number of people giving false information to obtain visas for the United States, its embassy in India has decided on tough steps to check visa fraud, including taking …
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Nigerian losing candidates struggle to prove fraud
Defeated candidates in Nigeria's disputed elections last month are struggling to gather evidence of fraud strong enough to overturn the results, raising doubts over whether legal action will make any …
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Gore Calls Canada Climate Plan a ‘Fraud’
Al Gore condemned Canada's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying it was a fraud "designed to mislead the Canadian people." Under the initiative announced Thursday, Canada would reduce …
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World Bank penalizes 100 for fraud, corruption
World Bank investigators blacklisted more than 100 firms and individuals for fraud and corruption in projects financed by the development agency over the past two years, a new report said on Tuesday. …
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