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Global campaign highlights rising e-commerce fraud risks ahead of holiday season

Israeli anti-fraud firm Riskified joins International Fraud Awareness Week with Times Square billboards, AI-focused insights and educational tools to help merchants and consumers stay protected

ynet Global | 11.17.25

Israeli OnlyFans model accused of luring, robbing men in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County investigators suspect Israeli model Adva Lavie, 27, of targeting wealthy older men on dating apps, then stealing from them; Police say she used aliases like 'Mia Ventura' and drove a Porsche and Mercedes.

ynet Global | 10.10.25

The fine line between investment and fraud: An expert’s look at the world of collecting

Is art a savvy investment or a stylish scam? Veteran collector Yariv Egozi unpacks the psychology, pitfalls and passions of collecting, from Israel’s chaotic market to global trends, warning of fakes and urging collectors to seek knowledge over profit

Bar Gindy | 10.05.25

Deepfake video scams emerge as a major cyber threat in Israel

New report warns AI-powered video calls are enabling criminals to impersonate executives, doctors and lawyers in real time; with cases rising 118% in 2024, experts say businesses and the public must brace for a new era of fraud and espionage

Israel Wullman | 09.30.25

US court sentences 2 Israelis for major fraud schemes

Two Israelis face years behind bars in the US for multimillion-dollar fraud schemes—one stealing $3.2 million from pandemic relief funds, the other embezzling $10 million before attempting to flee to Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.18.25

He preached justice and Jewish values. Now he faces 40 years for massive fraud

Once hailed as a progressive entrepreneur, Joseph Sanberg, a Jewish-American megadonor and founder of green-banking startup Aspiration Partners, pleads guilty to $248 million fraud scheme and now faces up to 40 years in prison

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.24.25

Travelers report growing scam attempts on Booking.com listings

Vacationers using Booking.com report phishing scams, fake listings, and vanished rentals—often with little support from the platform; As complaints rise, cybersecurity experts warn travelers to stay vigilant and avoid sending payment details outside the site’s official booking system

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.11.25

Intel Israel sues ex-employee, contractor over alleged multi-million embezzlement scheme

Tech giant sues ex-employees over fraud scheme that reclassified component purchases as services, allegedly using a vendor to mask fake orders

Almog Azar/Calcalist | 05.26.25

Bank of Israel warns of rising financial fraud, urges creation of national authority

Bank of Israel warns of surging financial fraud driven by AI and social engineering; urges creation of a national authority to lead prevention efforts and coordinate cross-sector responses.

Meirav Crystal | 05.09.25

Lawsuit: PromAI startup founder's lover posed as Air Force pilot, was appointed CEO and received 12% of company

PromAI alleges former CEO Erez Ben Yishai impersonated an Air Force officer, forged contracts with Boeing and Medtronic using ChatGPT, and caused $5.6 million in damages; Legal representatives claim the CEO admitted to wrongdoing, while his attorneys dismiss the allegations as baseless

Tomer Ganon, Calcalist | 04.23.25

Israeli man faces 40 years in US prison for COVID relief fraud

Daniel Dadon admits to forging documents to steal millions from Paycheck Protection Program, with prosecutors saying he laundered funds through multiple companies and accounts abroad; sentencing set for August 13 in New Jersey federal court

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.17.25

אזרח ישראלי שסובל מנכות ונעצר ביוון בגלל צו מעצר שהוציאה גרמניה סובל מהתנכלויות על ידי עצירים מוסלמים בכלא

'He won’t survive there': Israeli detained in Greece reports severe abuse by Muslim inmates

Man, suffering from advanced liver condition, claims enduring beatings, death threats and antisemitic harassment in prison; 'They tell him all Jews must be killed,' wife says

Itamar Eichner | 11.20.24

At least 13 Israelis arrested abroad after Interpol issues warrants

Most alleged crimes involve fraud and other financial offenses; Israelis who remain in detention complain of harsh conditions and abuse from Turkish and Arab prisoners incarcerated with them

Itamar Eichner | 08.31.24

Online scams are evolving: Protect your phone number from cybercriminals

Your phone number may be more valuable than you think; in the wrong hands, such as cybercriminals or spammers, it can become a tool for fraud; fortunately, there are several effective ways to help you minimize this risk

Raphael Kahan | 08.17.24

Gery Shalon extradited to the U.S. in 2015

While working for FBI Israeli builds online criminal syndicate

Gery Shalon extradited to US after hacking JPMorgan becomes federal informant helping take down Russian crime gangs in exchange for light sentence; now European law enforcement says he is involved in massive online fraud

Rephael Kahan | 06.29.24

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