Fraud
Israeli green card holder charged with illegal voting in 2024 US presidential election
Peer, a lawful permanent US resident but not a US citizen, has been charged with one count of voting by an alien after allegedly voting in the 2024 election.
Kfar Saba mayor, wife suspected of fraud released to house arrest, forbidden to communicate
Nationwide wave of arrests executed in crackdown on multi-million-shekel military machinery scheme
Israeli national wanted in $16.7 million Dubai fraud case arrested in Colombia
Israeli court orders charity officials to repay NIS 1.85 million over diverted cancer donation
Seven charity officials must repay NIS 1.85 million after a court found that funds intended for children with cancer were diverted to another cause.
Your Taxes: How Israeli businesses can claim compensation for protection money damage
Businesses targeted by protection-money criminals may now qualify for government compensation, but strict documentation rules and limited funding could complicate claims.
The way you type is now a security password
A Tel Aviv company can spot fraud by how you move a mouse. Read on how behavioral biometrics became Israel’s quiet cyber export.
How community review systems drive operational transparency in online services
Explore how community reviews, dispute resolution systems and fraud detection promote accountability, protect consumers and strengthen trust in digital services.
Pakistani physics gold medalist’s death sparks fraud investigation over fake US scholarship
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a thorough investigation, describing Ejaz’s death as “extremely tragic."
Israel Police arrest Kfar Saba mayor, wife, and 15 others in major municipal corruption probe
Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar's wife is suspected of playing a significant role in the bribery scheme, particularly in coordinating with businesspeople.
Conman posing as reservist with financial trouble who swindled dozens since start of war arrested
He is accused of committing fraud in various locations across Israel and was located following an extensive investigation and an over-a-year-long manhunt.
Zohar Pinhasi charged with wire fraud after using cybersecurity company to pay off hackers
Zohar Pinhasi allegedly targeted business owners victimized by hackers and claimed to offer a service that decrypted data as an alternative to paying the hackers off.
How to reliably identify trustworthy websites
As online fraud increases, these signals help you find reputable providers. Look for a legal notice, privacy policy, secure payment, licenses and fair terms and conditions.
Hackers steal over half a million credit cards using cheap Chinese AI models, simple prompts
The attack included three open-source AI tools, with the operation costing between $12,000 and $18,000 in total, and reports of it still being active.
