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Sam Bankman-Fried formally applies for a pardon - Engadget

Sam Bankman-Fried Files for Presidential Pardon After 25-Year Fraud Sentence

Sam Bankman-Fried filed a petition for a presidential pardon after completion of his 25-year sentence.
He is also appealing the original ruling and seeking a retrial.
The White House has pardoned other crypto figures, but Trump indicated no plan to pardon Bankman-Fried.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via engadget.com

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Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks

Hotel booking scams use real reservation details in targeted phishing

Researchers linked the scam to more than 350 accommodations in 50 countries.
Messages used real booking details such as dates and hotel names.
The campaign aims to steal payment information through targeted phishing pages.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via wired.com

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Italy probes PV companies over €60 million tax evasion and €33 million subsidy fraud

Italy’s solar market faces a major fraud probe over taxes and subsidies

Seven photovoltaic companies in Trentino are under scrutiny in Italy.
Authorities allege more than €60 million in tax evasion and over €33 million in improper incentives.
The case underscores how renewable-energy markets rely on credible oversight as well as deployment speed.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly' | TechCrunch

Ballmer’s Aspiration loss turns a startup fraud case into a warning about celebrity-backed trust

Steve Ballmer said he lost $60 million backing Aspiration Partners.
Federal prosecutors alleged fabricated cash claims and falsified financial records tied to the company.
The case shows how prestige investors and mission branding can magnify trust-based failures.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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CEO of $1.5 Billion AI Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

Justice Department Accuses iLearning Engines CEO and CFO of Major AI-Fueled Fraud

The Justice Department accused iLearning Engines executives of securities and wire fraud-related conduct.
Prosecutors allege the company faked virtually all customer relationships and revenue since January 2019.
The case reflects growing scrutiny of fraud tied to investor excitement around AI.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via futurism.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via wired.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Voice recording. Man touching microphone icon on smartphone. Mobile application record sound, audio, music, voice message or use your voice to direct AI to search for information on Internet.

Deezer says AI music now makes up 44% of new uploads and most suspect streams are fraud

Deezer says AI-generated tracks now account for 44% of new uploads, or about 75,000 songs a day.
The company says AI music still represents only 1% to 3% of overall listening on the service.
Deezer reports that roughly 85% of AI music streams are being demonetized as fraudulent.
A company survey said 97% of listeners could not distinguish AI songs from a human-made track in a small test.

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FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

FBI Says It Dismantled W3LL Phishing Operation Used Against More Than 17,000 Victims

The FBI says W3LL helped criminals target more than 17,000 victims worldwide.
The phishing kit allegedly enabled over $20 million in attempted fraud.
The operation also supported a marketplace for selling compromised accounts.

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China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

China’s Scam Crackdown Appears To Protect Domestic Targets First, Leaving Foreign Victims Exposed

Researchers and U.S. officials say China's anti-scam enforcement has primarily protected domestic victims.
Americans reported more than $17.7 billion in cyber-enabled scam losses last year, according to the FBI figure cited in the report.
Selective enforcement may have pushed syndicates to target foreigners rather than shutting the scam economy down.

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'Job seekers have to be detectives': 3 signs that listing is a scam

FTC warning on job scams highlights a growing risk in a weak hiring market

FTC data cited by ZDNET says job scammers took about $220 million in the first half of 2024.
Recruiters say a weak labor market and remote hiring norms are making applicants more vulnerable.
Major warning signs include vague roles, requests for money or personal data, and offers made without real interviews.

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