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Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide

Two cousins pleaded guilty to a rental scam involving over 10,000 bookings and $8.5 million in fraudulent revenue through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
#california
fromCalifornia Post
9 hours ago
SF politics

California Republicans rip into Gavin Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud

California Republicans criticize Governor Newsom for inadequate action against widespread fraud affecting taxpayer dollars.
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago
California

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
9 hours ago

California Republicans rip into Gavin Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud

California Republicans criticize Governor Newsom for inadequate action against widespread fraud affecting taxpayer dollars.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
#santacon
Fundraising
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

SantaCon president stole millions in charitable donations to fund luxury lifestyle, says FBI

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon, is charged with defrauding ticket buyers and misusing charity funds for personal expenses.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

SantaCon founder charged with stealing from charity | amNewYork

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million raised for charity.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

SantaCon president stole millions in charitable donations to fund luxury lifestyle, says FBI

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon, is charged with defrauding ticket buyers and misusing charity funds for personal expenses.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

SantaCon founder charged with stealing from charity | amNewYork

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million raised for charity.
UK politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
Boston
fromBoston.com
14 hours ago

Son of legendary Bruins goalie traded on his father's name in tickets scam, police say

Robert Cheevers is accused of defrauding victims out of thousands by using his father's name to sell fake sports tickets.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Former Alabama star allegedly impersonated NFL's Penix, Njoku and McKinney in $20m loan scam

Luther Davis, a member of the Alabama team that won the 2010 national championship game, along with a partner, CJ Evins, obtained at least thirteen fraudulent loans totaling more than $19,845,000, the criminal information filing alleges.
Law
France news
fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

French police arrest man for selling fake sick notes online

A man was arrested in France for selling over 44,000 fake doctor's notes, facing up to 10 years in prison and a €1 million fine.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
Brooklyn
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario pastor charged with fraud after York Region homelessness prevention program targeted: police | CBC News

A pastor is accused of leading a fraud scheme targeting a homelessness prevention program in York Region, involving nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

China: Evergrande property developer founder pleads guilty

Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty and expressed remorse during trial proceedings against him and Evergrande, as stated by the court in Shenzhen. The company defaulted on most of its $300 billion in liabilities in 2021.
European startups
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Former VA employee charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 benefits

Jesus Abreu, 38, of Brockton, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, having allegedly submitted an application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in July 2020 and received $32,400.
US news
#bitcoin
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
US politics
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
Law
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Vanguard Forfeits $1.5M in Manhattan DA Overbilling Deal

Vanguard Construction faces a three-year deferred prosecution agreement and forfeits $1.5 million due to a years-long overbilling scheme tied to city contracts.
California
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
Information security
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Maryland AG warns social media users of investment scams

Maryland Attorney General warns of rising fraudulent investment schemes on social media using deceptive tactics and artificial intelligence.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Suspects in alleged counterfeit currency sales ring arrested by Halton police | CBC News

Police arrested six suspects in a counterfeit currency sales ring operating through social media, generating over $60,000 in sales.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Buying a collectible? Beware fakers out to persuade you it's the real deal

Scams involving antiques and collectibles are almost as old as some of the items. But internet sales now mean fraudsters have a much wider audience.
E-Commerce
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Former US air force master sergeant pleads guilty to defrauding military out of $37m

A former US air force master sergeant defrauded the military of $37 million through inflated IT contracts and bid-rigging schemes.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court rules to extradite Russian who owned English football club

A French court has ruled to extradite Russian banker Vladimir Antonov to Lithuania on fraud charges related to the collapse of Snoras Bank.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
#scam
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Bridgewater police warn of Tom Brady impersonation scam

A local family was scammed by someone impersonating Tom Brady, sending gift cards to the fraudster.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Bridgewater police warn of Tom Brady impersonation scam

A local family was scammed by someone impersonating Tom Brady, sending gift cards to the fraudster.
Deliverability
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

A phishing email impersonating An Garda Síochána threatens recipients with serious legal consequences if they do not respond within 24 hours.
#funeral-home
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NY funeral parlor of horrors named 'Camelot' stacked decaying bodies like cargo while ripping off grieving family members: AG

A New York funeral home operated illegally, mishandling bodies and overcharging families, leading to a criminal indictment against its owner.
US news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Unlicensed NY funeral director kept decomposing bodies, prosecutors say

A Long Island man faces felony charges for operating an unlicensed funeral home with decomposing bodies and defrauding grieving families.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NY funeral parlor of horrors named 'Camelot' stacked decaying bodies like cargo while ripping off grieving family members: AG

A New York funeral home operated illegally, mishandling bodies and overcharging families, leading to a criminal indictment against its owner.
US news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Unlicensed NY funeral director kept decomposing bodies, prosecutors say

A Long Island man faces felony charges for operating an unlicensed funeral home with decomposing bodies and defrauding grieving families.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Maryland man receives 20-year sentence for pet crematorium scam

A man was sentenced to 20 years for defrauding pet owners by returning rocks instead of ashes from his fake crematorium.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec uncovered by Canadian broadcaster

Luc Lagace, a microbiologist and director of research at ACER, stated, 'This is the first time I've seen falsification of this kind. You can see that it's outright cane sugar that's been added to the cans. This is not an accident. It's deliberate.'
Canada news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The hundreds of victims of crooked funeral director Robert Bush

The Independent provides crucial journalism on pressing issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and community support.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man admits preventing lawful burial in relation to 30 bodies found at Hull funeral home

A funeral director admitted to preventing lawful burials after 30 bodies and ashes were found at a Hull funeral home.
US news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Nepal Charges 32 in Alleged Himalayan Rescue Fraud Scheme Targeting Trekkers - SnowBrains

A large-scale fraud scheme targeting foreign trekkers in Nepal has led to charges against 32 individuals, involving fake medical emergencies and insurance claims.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Westfield man busted in alleged Red Bull SNAP scam at Chicopee smoke shop

Yahiya allegedly directed individuals to use their SNAP or EBT benefits to purchase large quantities of Red Bull from Sam's Club, then bought the items back for cash at a reduced price.
Boston food
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Revealed: the vast illegal casino network targeting UK gamblers

Andres Markou, the supposed CEO of MyStake, is an AI-generated decoy for a network of illegal online casinos.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports

Pet scams have surged, with significant financial losses reported, particularly affecting women and individuals aged 46 and over.
#embezzlement
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Brooklyn day care director embezzled $2.8 million, spent it on pro wrestling events: feds

A day care director embezzled over $2.8 million in tuition payments for personal luxury expenses and WWE tickets.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

NYC preschool boss embezzled nearly $3M to buy WWE tickets and live like a celebrity: feds

A preschool director embezzled nearly $3 million in tuition, spending lavishly on WWE tickets and luxury travel.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn day care director embezzled $2.8 million, spent it on pro wrestling events: feds

A day care director embezzled over $2.8 million in tuition payments for personal luxury expenses and WWE tickets.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC preschool boss embezzled nearly $3M to buy WWE tickets and live like a celebrity: feds

A preschool director embezzled nearly $3 million in tuition, spending lavishly on WWE tickets and luxury travel.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Woman (20s) arrested in probe over fraudulent passports to launder over 160,000

Gardaí arrested a woman and seized documents and a car during a search in south Dublin as part of Operation Skein targeting international fraud.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.
Fashion & style
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Penthouse Pet accused of robbing sugar daddies stole $100K in designer clothes from victim's daughter

Adva Lavie is accused of stealing from wealthy men by posing as a girlfriend and using dating apps to gain access to their homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit launched after scammer posing as NFL star Xavier McKinney stole $4.4m

Aliya Sports Finance Fund wired $4.375 million to a borrower it believed was Green Bay Packers star Xavier McKinney, only to discover it was a scam.
Law
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Vice President Vance reveals US doesn't prosecute fraud under $1.5 million

J.D. Vance promises a crackdown on fraud over $1.5 million, emphasizing accountability for high-level individuals evading justice.
Digital life
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Send This to Your Boomer Parents: Avoid AI Scams With 1 Trick From a Deepfake Expert

Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving at creating realistic fake media, leading to increased vulnerability to scams, especially among older adults.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Vietnam Authorities Launch Probe Into Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Fraud

Vietnam authorities are investigating a major cryptocurrency fraud case involving high-profile figures accused of misappropriating assets.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Lawyer gets prison time for defrauding clients of over $700K

A West Virginia lawyer was sentenced to 97 months in prison for defrauding clients of over $700,000.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Monica Cannon-Grant ordered to pay more than $224K over fraud charges

Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to fraud, ordered to pay over $224,000 in restitution and forfeiture for misusing nonprofit funds and pandemic relief.
Music production
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Making $8 Million by Creating Music With AI and Using Bots to Drive Zillions of Fake Streams

AI-generated music is fraudulently boosting listenership through bots, harming real artists and leading to legal actions against perpetrators.
#elon-musk
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Twitter Buyout Jury Decision Could Leave Elon Musk On The Hook For $2.6B - Above the Law

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter shareholders, with potential damages reaching $2.6 billion after his $44 billion acquisition.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

2 lawyers convicted in staged truck accidents scheme

Jason Giles and Vanessa Motta were found guilty of fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for their roles in staging truck accidents.
Law
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Feds say Hudson County, NJ parks directors took $1.5M in bribes and kickbacks

Prosecutors said the scheme ran from 2019 through early 2025. Murray paid the two directors cash, funneled money through a sham consulting company and provided free home renovations in exchange for contracts and inflated invoices.
Brooklyn
Psychology
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Playing dumb: how AI is beating scammers at their own game

Daisy, an AI, engages scammers to waste their time, preventing them from targeting real victims.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Insider
3 weeks ago

Super Micro's co-founder is charged of smuggling servers to China

Super Micro's co-founder and associates allegedly diverted $2.5 billion worth of servers to China, exposing flaws in semiconductor export controls.
Retirement
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

An 80-year-old was scammed out of $285,000. His computer was accessed remotely, and his money turned into cryptocurrency.

George Chryssanthou lost nearly $285,000 to a computer scam, jeopardizing his and Electra Friedman's dream of retiring in Greece.
fromSachem, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: March 9 to March 16, 2026

A man reported that another man known to him threatened him with a knife on Yaphank-Middle Island Road in Middle Island at around 1:45 p.m. on March 14, police said. He did not wish to press charges.
Boston food
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

Ekaterina Barrett, a 69-year-old who posed as a wealthy multi-millionaire in exclusive European locations, is accused of defrauding numerous associates of millions of pounds through elaborate schemes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

On a quiet street in Carson, seniors were neglected and malnourished, authorities say

An unlicensed senior care facility in Carson operated by Alicia Hogg, 72, and Gary Hogg, 80, was discovered housing ten malnourished and neglected elderly residents, resulting in elder abuse and fraud charges.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Today in Placard Abuse: The 'Lieutenant's Girlfriend' Who Parks Illegally - Streetsblog New York City

A Honda Accord in the Bronx displayed multiple fake credentials including a forged TLC lieutenant's badge and courtesy card to illegally park in a no-standing zone.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Michigan child modeling fraud case allegedly tied to gambling

A Michigan woman was indicted for wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly convincing a family to invest $4.6 million in their daughter's modeling career, then gambling away the funds through online betting platforms.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met on Faberge egg hunt after items worth 2m poached from Soho pub

A pickpocket stole a £2 million Faberge egg and watch from a Soho pub in November 2024, and police are still attempting to recover the valuable items.
#animal-cruelty
#smishing
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC proposes rules to stop fraudulent Lifeline support in certain states

FCC OIS detected similar fraud in the system in a 2017 report, which resulted in the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the Lifeline program administrator, beginning a "death check" as part of the enrollment process. However, the FCC allowed three states (California, Texas, and Oregon) to opt out of the death check process. The most recent OIG report specifies that the $5 million in fraud was all in the opt-out state
US politics
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former State Police union head, lobbyist get more prison time for fraud, racketeering

Former Massachusetts State Police union president Dana Pullman and lobbyist Anne Lynch were convicted and sentenced for racketeering, fraud, obstruction, and tax crimes.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Fraudster who wanted to become Mayor of London spared jail for 105,000 Aparthotels fraud

Lettings boss Ghanshyam Sarup Batra, 63, was director of a company managing four Aparthotels when he drained its bank account, leaving just only 3.48 for creditors. It happened during a four-day period when London-based Dylan Lettings Worldwide Limited had assets transferred to a receiver. By May 2017, a number of mortgage companies had called in debts personally owed by Batra - who is pictured on his Facebook page with Hollywood star John Travolta.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Council worker stole 900,000 from benefit claimants to fund luxury lifestyle

A Bolton Council employee stole 893,296 from vulnerable benefit claimants over eight years to fund a lavish lifestyle and was jailed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

NHS executive faked her mother's death in paid leave fraud scheme

An NHS interim HR manager fabricated her mother's death to obtain paid compassionate leave while secretly working elsewhere and was convicted of fraud.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Doncaster woman sentenced for $409K gambling fraud

Because of those injuries, his compensation was originally placed under the control of a trust. By 2017, however, he was assessed as being able to manage his own financial affairs. From that point on, Hampton, who was married to him at the time, was authorised to help oversee his accounts. Prosecutors told the court she abused that position almost immediately.
UK news
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Worst personal bankruptcy ever - the yearslong hell that happens when a billionaire says he's worth $3,850

A powerful debtor used wealth, followers, and intimidation to obstruct Chapter 11 proceedings, delaying asset recovery and justice for creditors.
Law
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. tow operator gets 5 years in prison for scheme to torch competitors' trucks

Jose Vicente Badillo was sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiring to burn competitors' tow trucks to drive customers to his businesses.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

The Wire: Why Jeffrey Epstein lied about being a UC Berkeley lecturer

Berkeley-area headlines span scandals, declining CS enrollment, AI research expansion, student labor actions, arts premieres, crime operations, startup fraud, and campus policy enforcement.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Five sentenced in scheme to steal $2.5 million from DoorDash

The defendants - identified in court documents as Matheus Duarte, 30, a Brazilian national residing in Hayward; Hari Vamsi Anne, 31, of Cypress, Texas; Sayee Chaitanya Reddy Devagiri, 31, of Newport Beach; Manaswi Mandadapu, 31, of Irvine; and Tyler Thomas Bottenhorn, 30, of Dixon, Calif. - carried out the scheme from November 2020 to February 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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