Scam

Scam Alert:

Foreign Ministry security chief warns of Iranian impersonation

The Foreign Ministry security chief warned in an email to employees and envoys abroad against attempts by Iranian actors to recruit Israelis through digital impersonation.

Ben-Gurion scam:

Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.

Airport scam:

Travelers find cars damaged, fined after using valet service

The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.

ClarityCheck reviews reveal how to spot online fraud

ClarityCheck offers fast phone, email, and image lookups to help users verify contacts and avoid scams, with reviews highlighting speed, clarity, and strong privacy controls.

What'sApp premieres new anti-scamming feature

WhatsApp has launched a new tool that limits joining foreign groups and prevents fraud and exposure of personal details.

New York:

Haredi woman scammed out of $12K as digital fraud hits community

Sophisticated tech support scam highlights growing wave of digital fraud in New York, prompting community alerts and police involvement.

Scammers swindle fellow Israelis out of thousands of shekels

Two Israelis working out of Thailand took thousands of shekels from fellow countrymen, promising concert tickets, emergency boat rides back to Israel, and more, and then disappeared.

Debit card scammer steals thousands from Jewish Brooklyn shops

Man convinces Midwood shopkeepers to let him key in his debit card number, at which point he issues himself hefty refund and flees.

Watch: Israeli start-up keeps track of your online history

'We're the startup nation, but there's no law that protects our privacy...we're the wild, wild West," says the company's co-founder.

New online scam targeting Whatsapp users

WhatsApp users should keep an eye out for this growing online scam

Cross-continent scam?

Reports received by Arutz Sheva indicate an investigation is underway on suspicion that US Jews defrauded Israeli businessmen.

Victim of scam wins back money in lotto

After losing 1.1 million shekels to scam, Rishon Letzion resident discovers he won the lottery for the same amount.

Tourist charged $2,800 for shawarma platter in Jerusalem

Restaurant owner in Old City says transaction was a mistake, contacts customer to apologize. But ex-employee says tactic was used before.

Scammers steal $437k from Hungarian synagogue project.

Government money intended for Hungarian Jews’ synagogue renovation project disappears, police investigate.

London rabbi apologizes for honoring Ponzi scammer

Rabbi of synagogue where scammer was called up to Torah apologizes, says he didn't know all the facts.

8 Israelis arrested in Philippines in massive fraud crack-down

Philippines police arrest some 500 suspects in massive anti-fraud crackdown, including 8 Israeli citizens.

Beware:

Israelis bilked by overseas telephone scam

'The method is very simple: Lure people into calling back an extremely expensive provider.'

Israel bans controversial 'binary options' sales

Citing claims of fraud and fears overseas sales could 'foment anti-Semitism,' Israel bans sale of controversial 'binary options'.

Indictment filed against imposter IDF officer

Man indicted after posing as Senior IDF Officer 'Rotem Karni', developing relationships with several women - then stealing their money.

Holocaust Survivors Targeted in 'Vile' Scam

Letters to Canadian Holocaust survivors ask for large 'transfer fee' for false reparation funds.

Fraudulent Website Tries to Cash in on Newtown Tragedy

Outrage was compounded with tragedy as fraudulent website solicited donations in memory of Sandy Hook Elementary School victim Noah Pozner.