Fraud

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests

The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.
Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Israel Police detain local authority head, senior officials over alleged wartime donations fraud

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip with "no delay" at the Knesset, Jerusalem. January 26.

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000


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.


Gaza shop creates fake UNICEF stickers for Palestinian vehicles

The store has videos showing them turning a plain white van into a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance.

 Gaza shop 'World of Stickers' creates fake UNICEF logos for cars