Financial exploitation takes many forms, and it often comes from people within an older person’s social circle.
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The singer’s home reflects the rags-to-riches trajectory that epitomizes the American Dream. Yet Presley and his estate were seen as not quite refined enough to reflect true upward mobility.
Can technology empower consumers to make better decisions when they buy food?
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Dating apps provide a valuable social service. The industry should be regulated to protect consumers, increase competition and address fraud.
Donald Trump’s identity has always been closely tied to his wealth – and was also a means to roast him, such as by Comedy Central in 2011.
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Deepfake scams are on the rise – but can their victims claim compensation? The legal landscape is still developing.
Auditor General Karen Hogan testifies before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Ottawa on Feb. 12, 2024. She came to some harsh conclusions about the management of the ArriveCan app.
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The cost overruns of the ArriveCan app are exceptional, but the scandal is not unique in history. There are solutions available to prevent the excessive use of public funds.
Taylor Swift performs in LA, August 2023.
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Australian fans who didn’t manage to snag Eras tickets are on the hunt – and scammers are capitalising on this. Here’s everything you need to know to protect yourself.
Fraud can happen to anyone.
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A scholar of political deception says there is something especially deceitful about George Santos, and his success getting elected demonstrates mastery of something more than just pathological lying.
Sam Bankman-Fried got 25 years for his role in overseeing a multibillion-dollar crypto fraud.
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Higher education institutions are not explicitly included within the UK’s anti-money laundering regulations.
The government, banks and other financial organisations are now dealing with fraud by using increasingly sophisticated detection methods.
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Numerous terrorist attacks in the UK and abroad have been financed by fraud and the government needs to close financial loopholes to prevent future tragedies.