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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.

Debit card scammer steals thousands from Jewish Brooklyn shops

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.

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

New online scam targeting Whatsapp users

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

New online scam targeting Whatsapp users

Cross-continent scam?

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

Cross-continent scam?

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.

Victim of scam wins back money in lotto

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.

Tourist charged $2,800 for shawarma platter in Jerusalem

Scammers steal $437k from Hungarian synagogue project.

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

Scammers steal $437k from Hungarian synagogue project.

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.

London rabbi apologizes for honoring Ponzi scammer

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.

8 Israelis arrested in Philippines in massive fraud crack-down

Beware:

Israelis bilked by overseas telephone scam

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

Israelis bilked by overseas telephone scam

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'.

Israel bans controversial 'binary options' sales

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.

Indictment filed against imposter IDF officer

Holocaust Survivors Targeted in 'Vile' Scam

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

Holocaust Survivors Targeted in 'Vile' Scam

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.

Fraudulent Website Tries to Cash in on Newtown Tragedy