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Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud Charges BOSTON – A real estate developer and a former City of Worcester housing official were charged in…

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Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks

Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced to over 5 Years in Federal Prison LOS ANGELES – A West Los Angeles man who masterminded a…

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Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud…

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Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks

Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced…

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Investment Fraud: DAVID BLAINE WELLIVER Sentenced For Defrauding Investors in The Dblaine Fund

Investment Advisor Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors of $1.725 Million…

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Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud

HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…

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Identity Theft: Scott J. Wolas Accused of a Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Scheme

Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida…

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FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats

Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…

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Financial Fraud: MYONG HWAN HAN Charged For Mail Fraud in Connection With a Scheme

Queens Man Charged In New York City “Vermin Control” Fraud Scheme Preet…

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Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud

Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and…

Florida Man and 10 Companies Ordered to Pay Over $20 Million for Brazen COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in…

Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024

In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…

Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent

Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…

Online Extortion Scams in 2023: Types, Tips to Prevent, and Report

Online extortion scams are on the…

Social Media And Dating Scams: Types, Tips For Prevention And Reporting

Social media and dating scams have…

Romance Scam: Tips , Avoid And Protections

Romance scam is a type of online fraud where…

Romance Scam: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1: Romance Scam Definition Romance scams…

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Multi-State Healthcare Fraud Settlement: Doctors, Labs, and Marketers Pay $1.9M in Kickback Scheme

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, a multi-state settlement has been reached, resulting in over $1.9…

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U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Cyber Espionage: Seizes Domains, VPS, and Sanctions Hackers Linked to Treasury Breach

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decisive move against state-sponsored cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments…

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Trivikram Reddy Forfeits $40M in Overseas Accounts After Massive Healthcare Fraud

WAXAHACHIE, TX (March 5, 2025) – Trivikram Reddy, a 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, has been ordered to forfeit…

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COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection…

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Fake Tax Docs & Kickbacks: Inside a $5 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case

MEMPHIS, TN – A Mississippi woman has admitted to masterminding a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the U.S. government's Paycheck Protection…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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