How to Spot AI-Generated Real Estate Scams

Fraud Prevention

Feb 23, 2025Mar 10, 2025

Unmasking the Mirage: How to Spot AI-Generated Real Estate Scams

The allure of a dream home or a lucrative investment property can be powerful&period; However, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened a Pandora&&num;8217&semi;s box of sophisticated scams targeting the real estate market&period; From […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 23, 2025Feb 23, 2025

Fraud and Scam Protection in Financial Institutions: 2025 Strategies, Trends, and Lessons from the MGM Cyberattack

The financial services industry is under siege&period; In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, financial institution groups – encompassing banks, credit unions, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and fintech startups – face an unprecedented wave […] Read More

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Feb 22, 2025

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&period;S&period; government&&num;8217&semi;s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over &dollar;5 million&period; Lisa Evans, 42, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, pleaded guilty […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 20, 2025Feb 22, 2025

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, 2025, to violating the Commodity Exchange Act, admitting to a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 20, 2025

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

<figure class=”wp-block-pullquote”>&NewLine;<blockquote>&NewLine;Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024&period; This comprehensive guide covers the latest scam types, red flags, prevention strategies, and what to do if you&&num;8217&semi;ve been victimized&period; Stay safe in the […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 16, 2025

Affinity Fraud 2025: Spot, Avoid, & Report

The digital age has amplified both the connectivity and the vulnerability of our communities&period; Investment scams, particularly affinity fraud, which preys on the trust within close-knit groups, are evolving at an alarming rate&period; As we […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 12, 2025

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 States has come to an end with the sentencing of Thomas Addaquay, 50, of Atlanta&period; […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 12, 2025Apr 05, 2025

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

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>The Digital Age Dilemma&colon; Convenience vs&period; Catastrophic Risk</h2>&NewLine;The digital revolution has woven itself into the fabric of our lives, offering unprecedented convenience and connectivity&period; We bank online, shop online, work online, and even manage […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 11, 2025Feb 11, 2025

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

WASHINGTON, D&period;C&period; – In a sweeping international operation, the U&period;S&period; Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals accused of masterminding a global ransomware campaign that extorted over &dollar;16 million from victims, including hospitals, […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 11, 2025Feb 11, 2025

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 has become more critical than ever&period; Legislators and regulatory bodies are constantly striving to create […] Read More

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Feb 09, 2025Feb 11, 2025

“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 globe&colon; delete any suspicious or unsolicited text messages immediately, without clicking on any links or […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 07, 2025Feb 10, 2025

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 a multimillion-dollar conspiracy targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan&period; The case, […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 07, 2025

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

Santa Ana, California – October 2024&nbsp&semi;– In a shocking case of betrayal and financial fraud, Ippei Mizuhara, the former Japanese-language interpreter for Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months […] Read More

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Fraud Prevention

Feb 06, 2025Mar 10, 2025

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&period; As we move into 2025, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technologies and psychological tactics to deceive victims&period; This article delves […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 06, 2025Feb 06, 2025

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 role in a massive conspiracy to illegally distribute over 1&period;8 million doses of highly addictive […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 05, 2025

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&period; A new superseding indictment against a former Google engineer, Linwei Ding (also known as Leon Ding), highlights the intense […] Read More

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Feb 05, 2025

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

<h3 class=”wp-block-heading”>Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation</h3>&NewLine;Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury in Vermont has indicted Cedric Wormely, a 58-year-old resident of Birmingham, Alabama, on ten counts of wire fraud&period; […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 04, 2025

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&period; These schemes not only drain taxpayer dollars but also undermine the integrity of healthcare services, especially for […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 01, 2025

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

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Casino Resort Deception Uncovered</h2>&NewLine;St&period; George, Utah – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week has charged Thomas Paul Madden, 66, of Washington City, Utah, and Jeremy Tyler Grabow, […] Read More

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Fraud News From World

Feb 01, 2025Feb 01, 2025

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 scheme that bilked Medicare and other health insurance programs out of over &dollar;1&period;2 billion&period; Alexandra […] Read More

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February 2025