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Sep 1, 2026
06:11Ynet
An end to antiquities forgery? The new magnetic method that exposes fake pottery
Science

An end to antiquities forgery? The new magnetic method that exposes fake pottery

Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Hebrew University have developed a method based on the "magnetic memory" of pottery. It can expose modern forgeries and assist museums, archaeologists, and law enforcement in the fight against the illegal antiquities trade.

Aug 24, 2026
15:00Now14
Italian con artist faked a historical site and duped thousands of tourists
World

Italian con artist faked a historical site and duped thousands of tourists

For long months, crowds of tourists visiting the town of Arconiano in northern Italy heaped praise on a spectacular "Greek amphitheater" they found on a hilltop. The site received a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor before it was revealed to be a modern forgery.

Aug 19, 2026
Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict
Crime

Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict

A fish shop owner from Ramle received a check sent by Dor Alon to a customer as a deposit refund. After denying the charges and undergoing a trial, he was convicted of forgery and fraud.

Aug 11, 2026
05:59Globes
Fake documents, accurate information: a sophisticated fraud may be hiding behind the call from the "municipality"
Crime

Fake documents, accurate information: a sophisticated fraud may be hiding behind the call from the "municipality"

In recent months, complaints about a sophisticated scam have been increasing: citizens waiting for building permits receive calls from "municipality representatives" who present accurate information about their files and demand final payments. The scam, which has already stolen tens of thousands of shekels from private individuals and millions from developers, is becoming increasingly...

Aug 2, 2026
19:34Ynet
Likud Court Investigates: Was Netanyahu's Vote Forged?
Politics

Likud Court Investigates: Was Netanyahu's Vote Forged?

The Likud chairman appeared in voter records as having voted, despite not participating at any polling station. During the election, Likud central committee members approved allowing incumbent ministers and MKs to run in districts. Numerous petitions alleging irregularities have been filed. A Likud spokesperson stated that Netanyahu voted via a ballot box brought to him personally.

18:13ICE
Lawsuit against lawyer: Misappropriation of 80,000 shekels in compensation
Crime

Lawsuit against lawyer: Misappropriation of 80,000 shekels in compensation

A young man who won compensation discovered that the funds were transferred in full but disappeared along the way. He is now suing his former lawyer for 150,000 shekels, accusing him of forging his signature and committing serious fraud.

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