Fraud

Rama council head convicted in protection-money extortion case

The case centered on the collection of protection money from factory owners in the Rama area.

MONEY SEIZED by the police.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', poses for photographers on the turquoise carpet for the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at the City Hall Square in Vienna, Austria on May 10, 2026

Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns

Dental Care.

Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years


Nearly half of Israelis have fallen victim to online scams - study

The Israel Internet Association stressed that the findings highlight the urgent need to raise awareness and promote individual responsibility among users.

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Woman pleads guilty of attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family of Graceland estate

The woman was accused of using a fake company, forged documents and false court filings to carry out the scheme.

How can you keep yourself safe from phishing scams? (illustrative)

ATM fraud spree: Bulgarian tourist indicted for stealing from Bank Leumi customers

Indictments have been filed against a Bulgarian tourist for defrauding Bank Leumi ATMs, as well as an Israeli resident for similar actions.

Israelis walk past a branch of Bank Leumi in Tel Aviv

Significant increase of fraud, cyberattacks against Israelis amid Israel-Hamas war - study

"Cyberattack and harassment attempts against civilians have increased by tens of percent over the past year," said VP of Community and Social Affairs Edan Ring.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

The rising threat of financial fraud: Reconsider your approach to email security - opinion

Investing in the right email security measures can help businesses prevent costly cyber incidents and safeguard financial well-being.

How can you keep yourself safe from phishing scams? (illustrative)

Jewish Voice for Peace to pay over $600,000 to settle COVID-19 loan fraud allegation

JVP will be paying twice the amount it received for a $338,817 second-draw loan under the Paycheck Protection Act Program.

MEMBERS of Jewish Voice for Peace demonstrate in New York in 2015. (Courtesy)

Blockchain giant Chainalysis acquires startup Alterya

Alterya is a real-time fraud prevention company that focuses on early detection of social engineering scams.

 Blockchain giant Chainalysis will be acquiring Israeli fraud prevention company Alterya.

'Resign immediately': Anti-Corruption Movement sends letter to IPS Chief Kobi Yaakobi

The letter emphasizes that if he does not resign himself, "It will be necessary to initiate legal proceedings for your suspension."

 Kobi Yaakobi.

Florida man defrauds FedEx of over $750,000

The Orlando resident faces 20 years for mailing 'worthless' packages and claiming reimbursement with fake invoices.

  FedEx enters the Israeli market but does not bring a substantial solution to the needs of e-commerce merchants.

How two brothers from Jerusalem found ways of dealing with chargebacks

Brothers turn e-commerce woes into opportunity. Their startup, Chargeflow, tackles chargebacks for small businesses, aiming to reduce the $240B annual fraud cost in US e-commerce.