Tag: Fraud
Impersonators Target Sensitive Data at S.F. City Hall
Summary: Three unidentified men posed as federal officials and attempted to seize sensitive information from San Francisco City Hall, claiming to be from the...
Bear Costume Insurance Scam: California Officials Expose Fake Car Attacks
Four individuals from Southern California have been taken into custody on charges of insurance fraud after they claimed that a bear had vandalized their...
California Couple Charged with Stealing $2 Million in COVID Relief Funds
A couple from California, Lisa Puente, 43, and Arthur Marquez, 53, were recently arrested for allegedly stealing over $2.1 million in Covid-19 relief funds....
Exposing the Truth: The Donald Trump Effect Unveils Another Fraudulent Deception
Trump continues to lead in the polls, with even Hispanic voters considering voting Republican. The Jewish vote might also lean towards the Republican party...
Indian Man Arrested in Texas for Selling Fake Cancer Treatment Drugs in US
A man named Sanjay Kumar from Bihar, India, was recently arrested in Houston, Texas, for allegedly selling and shipping fake cancer drugs to people...
Former California School Official Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Embezzling $16.7 Million
Jorge Armando Contreras, a former school official in California, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for embezzling $16.7 million from the...
Gas Station Clerk Accused of Stealing $1 Million Lottery Ticket
Meer Patel, a gas station clerk in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, attempted to cheat a customer out of a $1 million lottery ticket and claim it...
Texas Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraudulent Scheme
Janet Yamanaka Mello, a 57-year-old woman from Texas, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme....
Nevada Conservative Faces Fraud Allegations in Charity Fundraising Scandal
Michele Fiore, a prominent Nevada politician with a strong conservative stance, has recently found herself embroiled in a serious scandal. She has been accused...
Protect Yourself from Heartless Scammers Exploiting Lost Pet Owners
Scammers are taking advantage of vulnerable pet owners who are desperately searching for their lost pets. The "lost pet" scam preys on the emotions...
Cyberattacks Impact Car Sales for Dealers in North America
A recent cyberattack on CDK Global, a crucial software provider for auto dealers in the United States and Canada, has caused significant disruptions in...
IRS Extends Pandemic Tax Credit Freeze to Combat Fraud
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is taking strict measures to combat fraud in a pandemic-related tax credit program after an internal analysis revealed that...
Legal Advisers of Trump Plead Not Guilty in Arizona Election Case
Boris Epshteyn, who leads Donald J. Trump's legal team, was arraigned on nine felony charges in Arizona's election interference case and pleaded not guilty....
Beware of Scammers Selling Fake Vacation Rentals: Police Warning
Police in Southampton, New York, are warning realtors and homeowners to be cautious of scammers trying to sell fake vacation rentals. These fraudsters are...
Connecticut Democrats Charged in Absentee Ballot Misuse Investigation
Four Connecticut Democratic operatives are facing charges related to election offenses, including allegations of mishandling absentee ballots. Among those charged are two campaign workers,...
Volkswagen Removes Jailed Audi CEO Amid Emissions Probe | CNN Business
Volkswagen has recently cut ties with Rupert Stadler, the suspended CEO of Audi, who has been in jail since June due to his involvement...
FCC Reveals First AI Scammer in Alert: What You Need to Know
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently revealed the first artificial intelligence robocall scammer named Royal Tiger. This group utilizes sophisticated techniques like AI...
FCC Names First-Ever AI Scammer: Threat Alert and Prevention Tips
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has identified the first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) robocall scammer, known as the Royal Tiger cyber gang. This group uses...
Main Target: Volkswagen dumps jailed Audi CEO amid emissions probeNew Title: Volkswagen CEO ousted...
Volkswagen's CEO, Rupert Stadler, has been removed from his position amidst an emissions scandal that has rocked the company. Stadler, who has been in...
China’s vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shopsTitle: Beware of China’s Cyber...
A vast cyber trafficking network originating in China has been reported to have scammed over 800,000 individuals in the U.S. and Europe. The network...
4 Connecticut Democratic operatives charged in absentee ballot misuse investigationConnecticut Democratic operatives charged with...
Four Connecticut Democratic operatives are facing charges related to election offenses, including one woman who was previously under scrutiny for alleged "ballot stuffing" during...
Beware: Windsor Parking Enforcement Warns of Text Message Parking Ticket Scam
The City of Windsor is cautioning residents about a scam involving text messages claiming to be from the parking enforcement department, demanding payment for...
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’s fraud appeal heard in court
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is appealing her conviction for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. Her former partner and the startup's president, Ramesh "Sunny"...
Zambia cybercrime: Chinese nationals jailed for online scams
Zambia Cybercrime: Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Online ScamsIn a recent development in Zambia, 22 Chinese citizens and a Cameroonian man have been handed lengthy...
Inside the biggest NCAA basketball scandal ever
Biggest NCAA Basketball Scandal Unveiled: Inside the CorruptionIn a shocking revelation, author Guy Lawson exposes the biggest scandal in the history of college sports...
Sean Kingston arrested on suspicion of fraud after his mother was taken into custody...
Sean Kingston Arrested on Suspicion of Fraud After Mother's ArrestSean Kingston, the famous singer known for his hit song "Beautiful Girls," was arrested in...
Sean Kingston Hit with 10 Charges in Florida Fraud Case
Sean Kingston Faces 10 Charges in Florida Fraud CaseIn a recent turn of events, singer Sean Kingston is set to face a slew of...