Fraud

Apple Says It Stopped $2B in App Store Fraudulent Transactions | Entrepreneur
May 17, 2023
The Apple Store has come a long way since it launched nearly 15 years ago, and as technology has accelerated, so has cybercrime. In 2022, the FBI received nearly...
When Will Elizabeth Holmes Go to Prison? | Entrepreneur
May 17, 2023
Despite Elizabeth Holmes' last-ditch effort to avoid prison time, her request to remain free on bail while she files to appeal her conviction was rejected by the court Tuesday,...
Underground Cellar Bankrupt, Owes Customers Millions in Wine | Entrepreneur
May 11, 2023
Underground Cellar, a San Francisco-based company, could easily be a wine enthusiast's dream: for free, customers could buy and store up to 500 bottles in the company's "temperature-controlled CloudCellar"...
Overlooking These 4 Critical Measures Expose Your Company to Cyber Attacks | Entrepreneur
May 10, 2023
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here's a sobering truth: 95% of cyberattacks can be traced to human errors. The more employees you have, the greater your...
How Landlords Can Prevent Rent Payment Fraud | Entrepreneur
May 8, 2023
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Rent payment fraud is a common concern among new landlords — and not without good reason. No one wants to be...
Former Pageant Director Sentenced To Prison For Fraud, Stealing | Entrepreneur
May 4, 2023
Mary Wickersham, 77, was the executive director of the Miss Florida Scholarship Program from 2002 until she left her position in 2018. After her departure, new leadership began to...
Who Was Charles Ponzi? The Shocking Story Behind the Scheme. | Entrepreneur
April 27, 2023
In 1903, a penniless Italian immigrant with a gambling problem arrived in Boston with dreams of making it big in America. His name was Charles Ponzi. Standing 5'2 and...
What Is Card Skimming? Here’s How To Prevent the Rising Crime | Entrepreneur
April 26, 2023
Card skimming is the practice where devices are installed on ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or fuel pumps to capture data or record cardholders' PINs to open fake accounts and...
Doctor With Revoked License Gets Prison For Insurance Scam | Entrepreneur
April 19, 2023
In 2009, Julian Omidi, a former dermatologist, had his medical license revoked for engaging in dishonest and unprofessional behavior. Just a few months later, in February of 2010, Omidi...
Employee Theft is More Common Than You Think. This is What You Should Do About It. | Entrepreneur
April 18, 2023
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are you a fan of chicken wings? So much so that you'd be willing to drop $1.5 million on the stuff?According...