Stolen 401(k) Checks Lead to Six-Figure Chase Bank Theft
A recent incident highlights the ongoing risks of paper checks. Thieves stole 401(k) rollover checks from the mail, resu...
Identity Thieves Target Death Row Inmates in New Scam
A new scam is targeting a vulnerable population: inmates on death row. Identity thieves are exploiting the personal info...
SIM Swapping Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Phone Number...
A recent cyber fraud case involving SIM swapping resulted in a loss of $1.8 million, highlighting the growing threat of...
FBI Warns of Scams Using Fake Hospitals and Police Impersona...
The FBI is alerting the public to a rise in scams where criminals pretend to be doctors, police officers, and bank repre...
George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months for Fraud
Former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison after being convicted on federal fraud charge...
George Santos Awaits Sentencing in Fraud Case
Former Congressman George Santos is facing sentencing after being convicted of federal fraud charges. Prosecutors are se...
Fyre Festival 2: Former Designer Sounds Alarm on McFarland's...
Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the infamous Fyre Festival, is planning a second event in Mexico. However, the fe...
Florida Art Dealer Arrested Again for Warhol Forgeries
A Florida art dealer, previously convicted of selling fake art, faces new charges. He is accused of selling counterfeit...
Oklahoma Man Scams Elderly Women Out of $1.5 Million in Roma...
An Oklahoma man is accused of defrauding elderly women out of $1.5 million through online romance scams. Jason Morris al...
DOGE Survey Finds Unemployment Claims Filed with Future Birt...
A recent survey by the Department of Economic Growth and Employment (DOGE) has uncovered irregularities in unemployment...
Memorabilia Scam: Forged Kardashian & Trump Autographs Net $...
A con artist allegedly made over half a million dollars by selling fake celebrity memorabilia. Federal authorities say t...
Florida Woman Arrested for Tarot Card Reading Scam
A Florida woman is facing charges after allegedly defrauding a man of thousands of dollars through fake tarot card readi...
LA Man Convicted in $20M Investment Scam Targeting Hollywood
Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, the founder of StarClub Inc., has been found guilty of defrauding investors, including some in H...
Ponzi Scheme Operator Gets 18 Years for $24.5M Fraud
A New York man received an 18-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $24.5 million Ponzi scheme. He defrauded over 200...
FBI Warns of Extortion Scam Targeting Personal Data
The FBI is alerting the public about a new wave of extortion scams. Cybercriminals are sending threatening letters deman...
Digital Threats Targeting Seniors: How to Stay Safe Online
Experts warn that older Americans are increasingly vulnerable to online scams and fraud. These digital threats can range...
Sean Kingston and Mother Convicted in $1 Million Fraud Case
Singer Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been convicted in a $1 million fraud scheme. Prosecutors say th...
GenAI Fuels Rise in Sophisticated, Hard-to-Detect Fraud
Artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling fraudsters to create increasingly sophisticated scams. These new techniques are...
Lawmakers Push for Extension of Unemployment Fraud Statute o...
A bipartisan group of House members is urging the Senate to extend the deadline for prosecuting unemployment fraud that...
Pam Bondi Vows Prosecution After DOGE Fraud Findings
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced her intention to pursue legal action against individuals suspect...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Curb Healthcare Fraud Using Death Re...
A new bipartisan bill in Congress seeks to combat healthcare fraud by cross-referencing Medicare and Medicaid claims wit...
Man Arrested for Impersonating Federal Agent in Green Card S...
A New York man is facing charges after allegedly posing as a federal agent and scamming an immigrant. Prosecutors say th...
Identity Theft Rings Stealing Billions in US Government Funds
Criminal organizations are exploiting stolen identities to defraud the U.S. government out of billions of dollars annual...
Ex-IRS Agent Sentenced for Scamming Elderly Woman
A former IRS agent in Southern California received a 12-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly woman in the San...
Government Fraud Schemes Costing Taxpayers Billions
Taxpayers are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated fraud schemes, costing the U.S. government hundreds of billions a...
Pet Cremation Service Owner Accused of Discarding Animals in Landfills
A Pennsylvania pet cremation service owner, Patrick Vereb, is facing accusations of fraud and animal abuse. He allegedly...
George Santos Gets 7+ Years for Fraud and Identity Theft
Former Congressman George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison on Friday. He was convicted on char...
FBI: Scammers Stole $4.8 Billion From Seniors in 2024
The FBI's latest internet crime report reveals that older adults lost a staggering $4.8 billion to scams in 2024. These...
George Santos Defends Social Media Posts Before Fraud Sentencing
Former Congressman George Santos is addressing a federal judge regarding his recent social media activity. This comes ah...
Gravedigger Arrested for Allegedly Reselling Burial Plots, Stealing Valuables
A former gravedigger has been arrested and charged with reselling burial plots after allegedly removing corpses. Police...
Feeding Our Future Founder Found Guilty in Fraud Case
The founder of Feeding Our Future was found guilty on multiple counts Wednesday in a major fraud case. Prosecutors alleg...