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Table of Contents 1. Introduction Personal information theft is a widespread issue that affects millions of people every year. This form of theft occurs when someone steals another person’s private information, such as their name, address, Social Security number, credit card details, or other sensitive data. Criminals use this stolen information for various malicious purposes,
Internet scams refer to fraudulent activities that are conducted using the internet or other digital communication technologies. These scams are designed to deceive individuals, organizations, or businesses into giving away money, personal information, or sensitive data to the scammers. Of course, the making of the internet has made for a fabulous means to investigate new
Bankruptcy attorney fraud is an unfortunate reality that can cause significant harm to both clients and the legal system. This article will discuss the various types of bankruptcy attorney fraud, ways to prevent it, and how to report any suspected fraud. Types of Bankruptcy Attorney Fraud There are several ways in which an attorney can
Affiliate marketing is a popular and legitimate way for individuals and businesses to earn money online. However, scammers have also exploited the lucrative nature of this industry, leading to various affiliate marketing scams. In this article, we will discuss 10 common affiliate marketing scams, how to identify and prevent them, and how to report these
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Illegal Agents of the PRC Government Charged for PRC-Directed Bribery Scheme
John Chen and Lin Feng Allegedly Furthered the PRC Government’s Transnational Repression Campaign Against the Falun Gong by Bribing a Purported IRS Official
A federal court in the Southern District of New York today unsealed a complaint charging two individuals with acting and conspiring to act in the United States as unregistered agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), conspiring to bribe and bribing a public official, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
According to the complaint, John Chen, aka Chen Jun, 70, a Los Angeles resident and former citizen of the PRC, and Lin Feng, a Los Angeles resident and PRC citizen, allegedly participated in a PRC Government-directed scheme targeting U.S.-based practitioners of Falun Gong — a spiritual practice banned in the PRC. Chen and Feng were arrested today in the Central District of California.
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Two Additional Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Two members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Kenneth Harrelson, 42, of Titusville, Florida, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties, and tampering with documents or proceedings.
Jessica Watkins, 40, of Woodstock, Ohio, was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, interfering with law enfo..
Introduction Cash App is a peer-to-peer mobile payment app that allows users to send and receive money from friends and family. However, with the rise in popularity of Cash App, there has been an increase in scams and fraudulent activity. Cash App scams can take various forms, including fake customer support, fake giveaways, and phishing
Introduction Account takeover fraud is a type of fraud where a criminal gains access to a person’s online account, such as a bank account, email account, or social media account, without their permission. The criminal then uses the account to steal money, access sensitive information, or carry out other illegal activities. Account takeover fraud is
Overpayment scams are a form of fraud in which a scammer sends a fake check or payment to a victim for an amount greater than the agreed-upon price for a good or service. The scammer then requests that the victim return the excess funds, usually through a wire transfer or another hard-to-trace method. By the
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Man Convicted of Torture and Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq
A federal jury convicted a Pennsylvania man on May 19 for numerous crimes, including the torture of an Estonian citizen in 2015 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, in connection with the operation of an illegal weapons manufacturing plant in Kurdistan.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Ross Roggio, 54, of Stroudsburg, arranged for Kurdish soldiers to abduct and detain the victim at a Kurdish military compound where Roggio suffocated the victim with a belt, threatened to cut off one of his fingers, and directed Kurdish soldiers to repeatedly beat, tase, choke, and otherwise physically and mentally abuse the victim over a 39-day period. The victim was employed at a weapons factory that Roggio was developing in the Kurdistan region of Iraq that was intended to manufacture M4 automatic rifles and Glock 9mm pistols.
In connection with th..