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#fraud

David Packouz's story highlights serious issues in the arms trade, particularly about fraud and corruption in military contracts.

Mashinsky's guilty plea reveals extensive fraud in the crypto sector, with serious implications for investor trust and regulatory scrutiny.

Michael Liu was sentenced to over three years for running a scheme helping Chinese parents gain U.S. citizenship through illegal births.

Former Congressman TJ Cox agreed to plead guilty to fraud, avoiding trial and having 24 charges dismissed.

Kaitlyn Braun continues fraudulent activities while under house arrest, showcasing a disturbing pattern of deception and manipulation.

Cory Zeidman pleads guilty to fraud in a sports betting scheme, facing 20 years in prison and $3.6 million in restitution.

14 North Korean nationals indicted for violating U.S. sanctions and engaging in large-scale fraud by working illegally in the U.S.

A convicted felon escaped prison for nearly eight years before being arrested in Walnut Creek and facing new charges.

Fraudulent vehicle sales driven by identity theft are increasingly troubling Metro Detroit dealers, prompting heightened security measures.

Ruxanda Guja was ordered to repay money after illegally securing COVID Bounce Back Loans by falsifying her company's turnover.

A part-time actor was sentenced to over eight years in prison for soliciting investors for bogus COVID-19 treatments.

A part-time actor was sentenced to over eight years in prison for soliciting investments in a fake COVID cure during the pandemic.

Employees staged an armed robbery at a Cava restaurant, prompting police concerns about resource waste and community safety.

A senior in San José fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing significant savings, prompting criminal charges against two suspects.

Scam operations are evolving with technology and diversifying tactics, making them more sophisticated and harder to combat.

The Sokolowski litigation illustrates the promise and limitations of utilizing AI in legal complaints.

D'Habsburg operated a $5.9 million Ponzi scheme targeting seniors, promising false AI technology and celebrity endorsements.

Cryptocurrency fraud, particularly account takeovers, is on the rise, creating significant risks for users and businesses.

Cryptocurrency betting offers high profits, but participants must remain vigilant against increasing scams and adopt protective measures.

Do Kwon, the founder of Luna and TerraUSD, is facing fraud charges in the US after a dramatic international extradition.

Two men defrauded investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through deceitful NFT projects, part of a series of 'rug pull' schemes.

Brooklyn DA shuts down 40 fraudulent websites linked to a scam draining an elderly artist's savings.

Bitcoin investor Frank Richard Ahlgren III was sentenced to two years for tax evasion on $1 million in crypto gains.

Despite using mixers and multiple wallets, federal authorities traced his concealed crypto earnings.

Qingyun Chen faces both local and federal charges for defrauding a senior citizen through an online scam.

Qingyun Chen faces federal charges for defrauding a 79-year-old woman in an international scam targeting elderly Americans.

A bank teller stole over $180,000 from customers and used the funds to gamble at a casino, facing federal embezzlement charges.

A 73-year-old woman was scammed out of $20,000 by someone posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber, nearly leading to a kidnapping attempt.

Fraud can lead to fatal violence, as illustrated by Vasile Gorghescu's murder of Chaudhary Mahmood.

Online predators like Sokol Kllogjri pose severe risks to minors and require vigilant monitoring.

Increase in online scams involving cryptocurrency; victim losses can be severe.

Law enforcement successfully recovering stolen property indicates proactive policing efforts.

Public safety concerns are addressed promptly in intoxication incidents.

Residential burglaries highlight ongoing home security vulnerabilities.

Toronto police warn of a growing fraud and extortion scam in the GTA involving threats via calls and texts from U.S. numbers.

California's unemployment department misreported billions in benefits, affecting state financial accountability.

The state's financial reporting system shows vulnerabilities and failures in accounting principles.

Two correction officers face federal charges for unemployment benefits fraud amounting to over $44,000 each.

The officers allegedly lied about their employment status to access funds from COVID-19 relief programs.

Guo Wengui's luxury properties in NYC and NJ are on the market at steep discounts due to his criminal past.

eXp Realty and its executives face a lawsuit for alleged fraudulent practices, negligence, and conspiracy related to violation of company policy.

CFPB is suing major banks for inadequate fraud protection on Zelle, resulting in over $870 million in customer losses.

Generative AI tools are revolutionizing the production of online reviews, increasing the prevalence of fraudulent content and creating challenges for consumers and businesses.

CFPB's lawsuit against Zelle and banks highlights significant consumer protection failures leading to widespread fraud and substantial financial losses.

CFPB sues major banks over failure to protect consumers from fraud on Zelle, which reportedly caused over $870 million in losses.

Avoid buying from Facebook ads as they carry a high risk of fraud and poor product quality.

Refund processes for fraudulent purchases are lengthy and frustrating.

Virgin Media O2 uses AI-generated grandmother 'Daisy' to engage scammers, wasting their time and protecting potential victims.

1MDB is suing Amicorp for over $1 billion, alleging it facilitated the laundering of $7 billion in misappropriated funds.

Catriona Carey and her former partners are facing serious fraud-related charges, including money laundering and impersonation of a solicitor.

Alec Tahir Baker allegedly participated in scams that defrauded victims of nearly $9 million, including over $300,000 from the Town of Bristol.

Carlos Watson was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for defrauding investors and lenders through Ozy Media's deception about finances.

Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, has been convicted of fraud involving substantial misrepresentation of the company's financial status.

Carlos Watson sentenced to nearly 10 years for fraud, raising concerns about the digital media industry's integrity and future scams.

Carlos Watson, ex-CEO of Ozy Media, sentenced to 10 years for fraud, highlighting the consequences of inflated claims and dishonesty in startups.

There are 20 individuals on the most wanted list, with seven possibly located in London, accused of serious crimes.

Vasile Gorghescu was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of Chaudhary Mahmood, demonstrating extreme violence over a fraudulent scheme.

A U.S. Postal Service supervisor was arrested for stealing and depositing $281,000 in checks, highlighting serious criminal misconduct within postal operations.

An HR manager was jailed for three years for stealing over £100,000 through fake invoices.

A man was murdered in a car park after uncovering a phone scam, highlighting the dangers of fraudulent schemes.

A parish priest lost almost €50,000 in a scam while attempting to pay a broadband connection fee.

North Korean IT workers engaged in fraud and extortion to fund the regime, making it difficult for US companies to pursue justice.

Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months for conspiracy related to the Raccoon Infostealer malware operation.

A scheme involving North Korean nationals illegally generated over $88 million for weapons development by exploiting U.S. employment systems and engaging in identity theft.

Authorities arrested eight suspects of a phone phishing gang involved in large-scale financial fraud across multiple countries.

Europol has shut down Manson Market, a major online marketplace for fraud, leading to significant arrests and the seizure of numerous assets.

Three fraudsters used a SIM farm to defraud victims of £220,000 through deceitful calls and texts posing as bank communications.

The lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.

Parents accused of faking son's cancer to raise $60,000; facing charges of criminal neglect and deception.

Impostors are stealing Apple laptops from customers by using fake IDs and QR codes at Southern California stores.

Six former Apple employees engaged in a fraudulent scheme to exploit charity donation matching, resulting in a significant financial loss for the company.

Six former Apple employees face arrest for a scheme tricking the company into matching charitable donations they never made, totaling approximately $152,000.