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Changes to 'broken' access cab system amid claims of 'rorting', 'fraud' and 'corruption' • May 16, 2025, 1:53 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Chase Bank holds Chicago seminar to help consumers fight fraud and scams • May 6, 2025, 12:58 PM ET (CBS)
New town Cranbrook at centre of £2m fraud scam • May 2, 2025, 3:47 AM ET (BBC)

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