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Warning as bank fraud is skyrocketing across the US

Social engineering and urgency tactics are key strategies used by scammers to exploit their victims, leading to significant financial losses.
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New York City bank employee charged with sharing customer information online and aiding check fraud | amNewYork

TD Bank employee indicted for unlawful possession of personal customer data.
Sewell allegedly shared personal information on Telegram to facilitate fraud.
District Attorney seeks to combat safety threats in New York related to online criminal activities.

Postal Service worker accused of swiping cash, coins and $281,000 worth of checks from the mail

A postal service worker was arrested for stealing over $281,000 by depositing forged checks from the mail.

Key Findings & Top Questions Answered From Ippei Mizuhara Investigation

Former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani charged with bank fraud, stealing $16 million for gambling debts.

New York City bank employee charged with sharing customer information online and aiding check fraud | amNewYork

TD Bank employee indicted for unlawful possession of personal customer data.
Sewell allegedly shared personal information on Telegram to facilitate fraud.
District Attorney seeks to combat safety threats in New York related to online criminal activities.

Postal Service worker accused of swiping cash, coins and $281,000 worth of checks from the mail

A postal service worker was arrested for stealing over $281,000 by depositing forged checks from the mail.

Key Findings & Top Questions Answered From Ippei Mizuhara Investigation

Former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani charged with bank fraud, stealing $16 million for gambling debts.
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#identity-theft

Stolen check scheme organized through Instagram cost banks $2.7 million, feds say

A man was sentenced to seven years for leading a $2.7 million bank fraud scheme using stolen checks and social media recruitment.

California sheriff employee admits to forging grandmother's checks, fraudulently using her credit card

Roxana C. Laub pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft involving her grandmother's money.

Miami man stole IDs of 50 bank clients, swindling $2M from their accounts, feds say

A 24-year-old man in Miami is accused of stealing identities and wire fraud totaling over $2 million.
The suspect used personal information from Citibank customers in a nationwide scheme conducted over almost a year.

Imelda May's actor boyfriend reveals thief drained 25k from his bank account

A phone theft can lead to significant financial loss and emotional distress as seen in Niall's experience.

Stolen check scheme organized through Instagram cost banks $2.7 million, feds say

A man was sentenced to seven years for leading a $2.7 million bank fraud scheme using stolen checks and social media recruitment.

California sheriff employee admits to forging grandmother's checks, fraudulently using her credit card

Roxana C. Laub pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft involving her grandmother's money.

Miami man stole IDs of 50 bank clients, swindling $2M from their accounts, feds say

A 24-year-old man in Miami is accused of stealing identities and wire fraud totaling over $2 million.
The suspect used personal information from Citibank customers in a nationwide scheme conducted over almost a year.

Imelda May's actor boyfriend reveals thief drained 25k from his bank account

A phone theft can lead to significant financial loss and emotional distress as seen in Niall's experience.
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Court-appointed lawyers are victims of stolen check schemes, prosecutors say; 6 people charged

Six people have been charged with depositing stolen checks intended for court-appointed lawyers representing indigent defendants in federal cases.
The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into the theft and depositing of checks intended for people involved in the criminal justice system.

Hunt for pair after 750 stolen from pensioner at Sainsburys in Epsom

Surrey Police are seeking information about the theft of an elderly woman's belongings and substantial bank withdrawal.

Court-appointed lawyers are victims of stolen check schemes, prosecutors say; 6 people charged

Six people have been charged with depositing stolen checks intended for court-appointed lawyers representing indigent defendants in federal cases.
The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into the theft and depositing of checks intended for people involved in the criminal justice system.

Hunt for pair after 750 stolen from pensioner at Sainsburys in Epsom

Surrey Police are seeking information about the theft of an elderly woman's belongings and substantial bank withdrawal.
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#shohei-ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara's Lawyer Releases Statement, Apologizes to Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers and MLB

Ippei Mizuhara's lawyer released a statement apologizing for bank fraud against Shohei Ohtani, cooperating with the legal process, and seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence After Conclusion of Ippei Mizuhara Investigation

The former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, was charged with bank fraud for embezzling over $16 million, but Ohtani's name has been cleared.

Ippei Mizuhara Surrenders To Federal Authorities Amid Bank Fraud Charge

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, charged with bank fraud, allegedly stole over $16 million from Ohtani.
The federal investigation found no evidence of Ohtani's involvement in gambling or knowledge of Mizuhara's actions.

Dodgers Statement On Shohei Ohtani Investigations Concluding

Former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud, involving stealing $17 million, impacting the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty to charges related to gambling and theft

Former interpreter pleads guilty to stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani for gambling debts.

Dodgers News: Ippei Mizuhara Charged With Bank Fraud For Stealing More Than $16 Million From Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara charged with bank fraud for stealing $16 million from Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani is cleared of any wrongdoing and cooperated fully with investigators.

Ippei Mizuhara's Lawyer Releases Statement, Apologizes to Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers and MLB

Ippei Mizuhara's lawyer released a statement apologizing for bank fraud against Shohei Ohtani, cooperating with the legal process, and seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence After Conclusion of Ippei Mizuhara Investigation

The former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, was charged with bank fraud for embezzling over $16 million, but Ohtani's name has been cleared.

Ippei Mizuhara Surrenders To Federal Authorities Amid Bank Fraud Charge

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, charged with bank fraud, allegedly stole over $16 million from Ohtani.
The federal investigation found no evidence of Ohtani's involvement in gambling or knowledge of Mizuhara's actions.

Dodgers Statement On Shohei Ohtani Investigations Concluding

Former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud, involving stealing $17 million, impacting the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty to charges related to gambling and theft

Former interpreter pleads guilty to stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani for gambling debts.

Dodgers News: Ippei Mizuhara Charged With Bank Fraud For Stealing More Than $16 Million From Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara charged with bank fraud for stealing $16 million from Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani is cleared of any wrongdoing and cooperated fully with investigators.
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#embezzlement

Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

A former bank CEO embezzled $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam, leading to a 24-year prison sentence.

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.

Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customer

A bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.

FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bank

The FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.

Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

A former bank CEO embezzled $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam, leading to a 24-year prison sentence.

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.

Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customer

A bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.

FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bank

The FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.
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JPMorgan is suing the customers who cashed in on bank's 'infinite money glitch'

The 'infinite money glitch' fraud led Chase Bank to file lawsuits recouping over $661,000 from multiple customers.
Chase Bank emphasizes that depositing fake checks and withdrawing funds is against the law, regardless of social media trends.

How did a bank snooping' scandal ensnare politicians in Italy?

A bank clerk's unauthorized access to high-profile accounts has heightened concerns over privacy, democracy, and political stability in Italy.

Ex-Antioch cop hit with new federal charge alleging scheme' to defraud bank

A former Antioch officer faces new bank fraud charges amid an ongoing steroids distribution case, highlighting corruption in local law enforcement.

Real estate developer convicted alongside New Jersey Sen. pleads guilty to bank fraud

Fred Daibes pleaded guilty to bank fraud, falsely claiming another person was the borrower on a $1.8 million loan.

Upstate NY man pleads guilty in $3M pandemic loan fraud scheme

A businessman pleaded guilty to pandemic loan fraud, misusing funds partly for his failed political campaign.

Ex-city official gets 18 months in prison for role concealing multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme that led to Bridgeport bank collapse

William Mahon sentenced to 18 months in prison for concealing embezzlement scheme at Washington Federal Bank.
Mahon received a $130,000 payment from the bank president to use as a down payment on a loan.

Brooklyn jury convicts business owner for yearslong 'illegal check-cashing operation'

A business owner in Brooklyn has been convicted of running an illegal check-cashing operation using his family business as a front.
The operation involved depositing over $55 million into shell accounts for personal use, leading to charges including bank fraud and money laundering.

Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Reaches Plea Deal In Sports Betting Case

Former MLB interpreter pleads guilty to bank fraud and faces up to 33 years in prison.
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