Market Pulse: Fraud is on the rise
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten, 2 URLs changed3 changes
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 06:09URL changed
now resolves towww.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2026-08/bka-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-frankfurt-betrug-online-banking-brasilien-gxe
- actuarialpost.co.ukseen 28 Aug, 21:12URL changed
now resolves towww.actuarialpost.co.uk/article/%C2%A31--28bn-payment-fraud-bill-shows-importance-of-159-service-27115.htm
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)seen 7 Sept, 13:30headline rewritten
Stranac vam na benzinskoj ponudi novac i zamoli za malu uslugu: Ne nasjedajte, mogli biste ostati bez puno novacaStranac vam na benzinskoj ponudi novac i zamoli za malu uslugu: Ne nasjedajte, mogli biste ostati bez puno novca
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How it spread - 28 original reports
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)21:59first to report
Na području Policijske uprave posljednjih je dana zabilježeno nekoliko slučajeva računalnih prijevara i drugih oblika prijevara u kojima su građani ostali bez novca. Prevaranti su se koristili različitim metodama – od lažnih investicijskih ponuda i poveznica banaka do lažnog predstavljanja članovima...
Fri, 14 August 2026
4 reports- iRozhlas (Czechia)06:15
Falešný bankéř a policista nebo podvodné investice. Nejčastější scénáře, jak útočníci získávají peníze od lidí přes internet, se prakticky nemění. Přesto oslovené banky potvrzují, že kybernetických podvodů letos dál přibývá. Třeba u Komerční banky v prvním pololetí o 41 procent. A roste i částka, kterou podvodníci lidem ukradnou. Obětí se přitom může stát kdokoliv, nehledě na věk nebo vzdělání.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:15
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:40
URL changednow www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2026-08/bka-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-frankfurt-betrug-online-banking-brasilien-gxe
Dem Bundeskriminalamt ist ein Schlag gegen mutmaßliche Betrüger gelungen. Sie sollen dank einer Softwarelücke Onlinebanking-Kunden um Millionen Euro betrogen haben.
- Novinky (Czechia)11:13
Léto je pro kyberšmejdy jednou z hlavních sezón. Využívají toho, že jsou lidé v dovolenkovém režimu méně opatrní a často se nachytají i na triky, proti kterým by jinak byli zcela imunní. Obezřetnost je tedy i v nadcházejících týdnech rozhodně na místě.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- tahoedailytribune.com11:05
What would you do if someone supposedly from your brokerage firm called and said your account has been hacked? Most people would be skeptical. But what if that person said someone is withdrawing money right...
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World06:00
Victims have lost tens of thousands – and in one case £300,000 – due to fake emails from solicitor or estate agent You are poised to move house and are awaiting the solicitor’s instructions that things are ready to go and it is time to hand over your deposit. When the email arrives giving you their bank details, you set up the transfer and move the cash. And then the solicitor calls to ask where the money is. Conveyancing fraud involves criminals getting access to an email chain between...
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- dungogchronicle.com.au06:00
'I could hear the panic and urgency in their voice.'
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- RMF24 (Poland)08:58
„Możesz stracić pieniądze i kontrolę nad kontem”. Bank ostrzega klientów
- dublinpeople.com13:25
Students searching for college accommodation have been warned about rental scams after victims reported losing more than €400,000 so far […]
Wed, 26 August 2026
3 reports- cheknews.ca13:45
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is reminding students and families to be on the lookout for potential scams as students return to school, particularly those who attend post-secondary.
- actuarialpost.co.uk18:30
URL changednow www.actuarialpost.co.uk/article/%C2%A31--28bn-payment-fraud-bill-shows-importance-of-159-service-27115.htm
Everywhen reveals that GBP one point two eight billion payment fraud bill shows importance of 159 service
- oberonreview.com.au19:30
A Central West woman worked with her bank to protect her money.
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- belfastlive.co.uk10:43
"A small number of criminals can take advantage of older or vulnerable people on their doorstep"
- kotatv.com23:00
A new Better Business Bureau study shows scam calls and text messages are rising sharply as fraudsters use artificial intelligence and automated tools.
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:26
Lažna prodaja digitalnih valuta, lažni SMS-ovi „iz banke“, lažne stranice, lažni web-shopovi… Internet je opasno mjesto za neoprezne i lakovjerne, a policijski bilteni svakodnevno izvješćuju o nekom obliku online prevare. Na redakcijski mail redovito primamo svjedočanstva žrtava koji su se opekli u...
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)00:00
Vykrádání sklepů je zbytečně složité, moderní zločinci spíš lidi přemluví, aby jim peníze poslali sami. Novinkou mezi podvodnými metodami je quishing neboli podvod využívající QR kódy. Kyberšmejdi kódy, které zjednodušují placení, začali zneužívat k vysávání bankovních účtů. Policie upozornila na čerstvý případ z jižních Čech, kde oběť v domnění, že peníze přijímá, potvrdila 35 platebních příkazů a přišla o více než 400 tisíc korun.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- irishtimes.com05:00
Customer was ‘floored’ by bank’s policy when she tried to protect her account
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:59
Nema hakera, nema kaznenog djela, nema banke s druge strane telefonske linije – samo pomno osmišljen scenarij koji vas treba navesti da sami ispraznit
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- kyma.com18:44
Most common scams: Online purchases/counterfeit products. Scammers fake legitimate brands, offer high end goods at big discounts.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)06:22
Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- whky.com17:00
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) – The Statesville Police Department is warning residents about recurring scams involving individuals who impersonate bank employees in an attempt to gain access to victims’ financial accounts.…
- Le Figaro (France)19:41
Plusieurs internautes signalent avoir reçu un faux courrier administratif les sommant de s’inscrire sur un site frauduleux afin d’y déclarer leurs actifs numériques avant le 5 septembre.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- boothbayregister.com14:15
Promises of fast cash and low interest rates are a common tactic used in loan fraud. They post ads, or reach out to you directly, promising loan approvals with low rates and no credit checks. They may spoof their phone numbers to appear as legitimate lenders. To get the loan, they say you need to pay upfront for expenses like "processing," "insurance," or "application fees." When they receive the payment, they disappear.
Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:14edited after publishing
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Stranac vam na benzinskoj ponudi novac i zamoli za malu uslugu: Ne nasjedajte, mogli biste ostati bez puno novaca - Le Figaro (France)10:30
Les arnaques au faux conseiller bancaire, de plus en plus personnalisées, ont bondi de 34% en 2025. Au total plus de 500 millions d’euros ont été dérobés aux ménages. Tout le monde est potentiellement concerné.
- bbc.co.uk15:30
The PSNI described the scam as "sophisticated" and said the victim was encouraged to borrow money to continue investing.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- France Info (France)07:59
C’est un type d’arnaque qui explose : un faux conseiller bancaire vous contacte pour vider vos comptes. Selon l’observatoire de la sécurité des moyens de paiements de la Banque de France, cette arnaque atteint des montants records.