FraudsWatch

FraudsWatch is а site reporting on fraud and scammers on internet, in financial services and personal. Providing a daily news service publishes articles contributed by experts; is widely reported in thе latest compliance requirements, and offers very broad coverage of thе latest online theft cases, pending investigations and threats of fraud.
New Orleans Financier Michael Depetrillo Pleads Guilty in $9.2 Million Forex Investment Fraud Scheme

New Orleans Financier Michael Depetrillo Pleads Guilty in $9.2 Million Forex Investment Fraud Scheme

NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 19, 2025) – Michael Brian Depetrillo, a 43-year-old New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty on February 18,… Read More

2 days ago

Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025

Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024. This comprehensive guide covers the latest scam types, red flags,… Read More

2 days ago

Affinity Fraud 2025: Spot, Avoid, & Report

The digital age has amplified both the connectivity and the vulnerability of our communities. Investment scams, particularly affinity fraud, which… Read More

6 days ago

Thomas Addaquay Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for $7 Million Tax Refund and Romance Scam Conspiracy

ATLANTA, GA (February 12, 2025) – A sophisticated, multi-layered fraud operation spanning several years and impacting victims across the United… Read More

1 week ago

The Escalating Crisis of Identity Theft and Data Breaches: A 2025 Survival Guide

The Digital Age Dilemma: Convenience vs. Catastrophic Risk The digital revolution has woven itself into the fabric of our lives,… Read More

1 week ago

Phobos Ransomware Ring Busted: Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov Charged in $16M+ Global Cybercrime Spree

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a sweeping international operation, the U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals accused… Read More

2 weeks ago

Navigating the Murky Waters of Deception: Understanding the SAVE Act and the Fight Against Fraud & Scams

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and increasingly sophisticated methods of deception, the battle against fraud and scams… Read More

2 weeks ago

“Zero-Click” Attacks Exploit Text Messages: FBI Urges iPhone and Android Users to Delete Suspicious Texts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of iPhone and Android users across the… Read More

2 weeks ago

Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in Landmark $13 Million Healthcare Fraud Case: A Deep Dive into the Conspiracy and Its Implications

In a significant victory against healthcare fraud, four pharmacy owners have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in… Read More

2 weeks ago

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal

Santa Ana, California – October 2024 – In a shocking case of betrayal and financial fraud, Ippei Mizuhara, the former Japanese-language… Read More

2 weeks ago

Top 10 Online Scams in 2025: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself from Phishing, Romance Scams, and More

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals and businesses alike. As we move into… Read More

2 weeks ago

Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot Gets Stiff 7-Year Prison Sentence for $5.4 Million Opioid Scheme: 1.8 Million Doses Illegally Distributed

Slidell – A Louisiana physician has been handed a harsh sentence of 87 months in federal prison for his central… Read More

2 weeks ago

Google AI Secrets at Risk? Linwei Ding Faces 14 Counts of Espionage and Trade Secret Theft in China Scheme

The high-stakes world of artificial intelligence (AI) development has become a battleground for global technological dominance. A new superseding indictment… Read More

2 weeks ago

Cedric Wormely Indicted on Ten Counts of Wire Fraud in Vermont Romance Scam

Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury in Vermont has… Read More

2 weeks ago

Petros Fichidzhyan Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme: A Deep Dive into Identity Theft and Money Laundering

The United States healthcare system, despite its advancements, remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities, particularly within programs like Medicare. These schemes… Read More

3 weeks ago

Jeremy Tyler Grabow And Thomas Paul Madden Indicted in $25 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Casino Resort Deception Uncovered St. George, Utah – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this… Read More

3 weeks ago

Alexandra Gehrke And Jeffrey King Faces Decades in Prison After $1.2 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly and Terminally Ill

Phoenix, AZ – A Phoenix couple is facing significant prison time after pleading guilty to orchestrating a colossal healthcare fraud… Read More

3 weeks ago

Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Major Marketplaces “Cracked” and “Nulled” Dismantled in Global Operation

The digital age, while offering unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and innovation, has also spawned a dark underbelly of cybercrime. Online… Read More

3 weeks ago

Extradited Suspect Faces Charges in $60 Million International Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Ring: Erick Jason Victoria-Brito Arraigned in New York

NEW YORK, NY – In a significant victory for law enforcement against complex international financial crimes, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, a… Read More

3 weeks ago

Atlanta Cousins Sentenced in $2 Million+ COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme: Narcisse and Dieujuste Exploited PPP and EIDL Programs

Atlanta, GA – In a stark reminder of the pervasive fraud that plagued COVID-19 relief programs, two Georgia men, Johnny… Read More

3 weeks ago