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Corporates See Loan Fraud By Insiders As Growing Threat

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Pandemic-related fraud attempts continue to climb. This week's B2B Data Digest looks at the latest figures behind such fraud targeting corporate finance teams. According to the report, business leaders are more concerned about data security than ever before, citing the pandemic as one factor behind the fears. 45 percent of U.S.

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Luckin Coffee Execs Fired After Fraud Probe

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An internal investigation into alleged fraud at Luckin Coffee Inc. In addition, the company has placed six other employees on suspension or leave due to involvement in or knowledge of the fraud. A special committee at Luckin hired Chicago-based law firm Kirkland & Ellis as counsel and FTI Consulting of Washington, D.C.

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Dozens Of Car2go Mercedes Stolen In Chicago Area

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Daimler’s car-sharing service car2go was shut down temporarily Thursday (April 18) in Chicago after a slew of Mercedes-Benz cars were stolen by using the app. The Chicago Police Department confirmed the theft and said the investigation was continuing.

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Chicago Trader Charged With Crypto Theft

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Marking the first prosecution in Chicago of theft in the cryptocurrency industry, a trader with a financial firm was charged with fraud. Wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison,” the department said in the release. “If Kim had worked for Consolidated Trading LLC, which recently formed a cryptocurrency group.

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Salesforce Launches NFT Cloud

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The first version of NFT Cloud was released in a limited pilot in mid-June at the Salesforce Connections conference in Chicago. Salesforce’s NFT service has prioritized its security features to help combat fraud and help instill confidence in those looking to purchase NFTs.

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How QSRs Are Handling Social Distancing, Fraud Uptick

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Chicago-based LYFE Kitchen , a small fast-casual chain specializing in healthy options, is one business feeling the stress of the ongoing pandemic. LYFE’s mission in the midst of the pandemic is twofold: boost the amount of business from pickup and delivery orders and counter the increased risk of fraud that is accompanying the crisis.

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A Slew Of Car2go Mercedes Stolen In The Chicago Area

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Daimler’s car-sharing service Car2go was shut down temporarily Thursday (April 18) in Chicago after a slew of Mercedes-Benz cars were stolen by using the app. TechCrunch reported the Chicago Police Department confirmed the crime and said the investigation was continuing.

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