Fraud
Nationwide wave of arrests executed in crackdown on multi-million-shekel military machinery scheme
The investigation culminated in a nationwide wave of arrests, with individuals being detained on suspicion of obtaining goods by deceit, bribery, and money laundering.
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
Your Taxes: How Israeli businesses can claim compensation for protection money damage
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.
Israeli AI startup founder pleads guilty to $27 million fraud scheme in New York
Ilit Razt, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Joonko, made false claims about the company’s customers and revenue to raise around $27 million in funding from investors.
Israeli company finds over one million online fraud cases, including fake hostage forum listings
BrandShield also identified 5,878 fake or suspicious domains involving the luxury Swiss watch brand Omega SA, alongside 5,134 linked to NIKE, 4,987 to Labubu, and 4,041 to Apple’s iPhone.
