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Real estate and property scams are on the rise, with scammers using increasingly sophisticated techniques to target unsuspecting buyers, sellers, and renters. In 2024, there were over $396 million in reported losses from real estate and rental scams. 10 Types of Real Estate and Property Scams 2024 Here are 10 common types of real estate
What is Business Loan Fraud? Business loan fraud is any kind of deceitful action designed to gain a financial advantage during the loan process. This can include misrepresentation of financial information, submitting false documents, or making up fictitious business activities. Fraudsters typically target small businesses because they are often considered to be easier targets than
Vendor impersonation scams (fraud), also known as business email compromise (BEC) scam, is a type of cyberattack in which fraudsters impersonate legitimate vendors to trick employees into making unauthorized payments. These scammers often use sophisticated techniques to make their emails appear authentic, making it difficult for employees to distinguish them from real communications. Here’s a
One of the most serious threats to businesses is business identity theft (BIT), which occurs when criminals steal the identifying information of a business to commit fraud. BIT can have devastating consequences for businesses, including financial losses, damage to their reputation, and even legal liability. In today’s interconnected world, businesses of all sizes are increasingly
Ransomware scams are a type of cyberattack in which hackers encrypt a victim’s data and demand a ransom payment in order to decrypt it. The attackers typically send an email to the victim, claiming that their computer has been infected with a virus and that they need to pay a ransom in order to decrypt
What is Corporate Identity Theft? Corporate identity theft is when someone, typically a cybercriminal, illegally acquires and uses a business’s identifying information for fraudulent purposes. This may include stealing the business’s name, tax identification numbers, or corporate credit card information, among other things. Here are ten questions and answers about corporate identity theft: 1. How
Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as Email Account Compromise (EAC), is a type of phishing attack that targets organizations, with the goal of stealing money or critical information. In a BEC scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate request, such as: The email may
Synthetic identity theft is a type of identity theft in which the perpetrator creates a new identity by combining real and fake information. This can include using a real Social Security number that has been stolen, along with a fake name, date of birth, and address. The perpetrator of synthetic identity theft can use this
Child identity theft is when someone uses a child’s personal information, such as their Social Security number, to commit fraud or other crimes. This can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on the child and their family. 10 Types Of Child Identity Theft 10 Q&A About Child Identity Theft Child identity theft is when
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Defendant Rifled Through Senator’s Desk on Senate Floor
A Texas man was sentenced today for felony obstruction of an official proceeding during the breach of the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Joshua Johnson, 32, of Sherman, Texas, formerly of Spokane, Washington, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for obstruction of an official proceeding. Johnson pleaded guilty, on March 21, 2023, in the District of Columbia. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper ordered 24 months of supervised release, restitution of $2,000 to the Architect of the Capitol, and a $100 fine.
According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Johnson arrived at the ..