Financial Fraud: Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Pay For Violated the False Claims Act

April 10, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has agreed to pay the United States $7,150,436 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), […] Read More

Something to Know About Life Insurance

April 10, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

To choose insurance you need to understand how it works. Life insurance is a contract with an insurance company. The insurance company gives a lump-sum payment in the event of death of the insured person. […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Jorge Maldonado Sentenced for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, Theft of Government Property, And Aggravated Identity Theft

April 7, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Tax Preparer Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison in $1.2 Million Tax Refund Fraud Scheme DOJ and IRS Remind Taxpayers to File Timely and Accurate Tax Returns by Tuesday, April 18, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – […] Read More

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

April 7, 2017 FraudsWatch 1

Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida BOSTON – A man accused of a fraudulent $1.5 million real estate investment scheme in Quincy, Mass., and who had been a fugitive […] Read More

Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud

April 7, 2017 FraudsWatch 1

HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez and Special Agent in Charge D. Richard Goss of IRS – Criminal Investigation (CI) have jointly announced seven newly-charged […] Read More

Cyber Crime: Hani Kabbara Pleaded Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

April 6, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Cyber Criminal Pleads Guilty To Involvement In Long-Running Fraud Scheme Using Overseas Call Centers Earlier today, Hani Kabbara pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The plea was entered before United States Magistrate Judge […] Read More

Loan Fraud: Jason J. Keating Sentenced For Fraudulent Loan-Modification Scheme

April 6, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Toledo-area men sentenced to nine and seven years in prison for stealing more than $1.1 million through fraudulent loan-modification scheme Two Toledo-area men were sentenced to prison for stealing more than $1.1 million from hundreds […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Group Of Twelve Charged For Role in Fraudulently Obtaining Millions of Dollars in Virtually Untraceable Diamonds

April 6, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Ten Arrested For Defrauding Victims Out Of More Than $9 Million In Diamonds Schemers targeted victims in New York, Las Vegas, and Mumbai, India Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern […] Read More

Let the Scholar Beware – College Scams and How to Spot Them

April 2, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

If you’re on the hunt for scholarships, student loans, or grants–beware! Scam artists are on the prowl for vulnerable students. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself. Here are some common college […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Edward Ambrosino Charged With Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion, Making And Subscribing to False Corporate Tax Returns

March 31, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Town Of Hempstead Councilman Edward Ambrosino Indicted For Wire Fraud And Tax Evasion An eight-count indictment was unsealed today in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging Edward Ambrosino with […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Artica-Romero, Joaquin Mejia-Murillo And Milton Noel Romero Charged With Wire Fraud

March 31, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Three Indicted For Scheme To Facilitate Evasion Of Workers’ Compensation Laws And Employment Of Undocumented Aliens In Construction Industry Jacksonville, Florida – Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces the unsealing of an <a […] Read More

Asset Protection

March 30, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Everyone should be afraid of being sued with so many lawsuits being filed now days around the world. You might think that you may never be sued. How wrong you are! Let’s first take a […] Read More

Investment Fraud: John Quadrino Charged With Wire Fraud Conspiracy For Orchestrating a Ponzi Scheme

March 30, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Oceanside Man Indicted In Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme John Quadrino Charged With Defrauding Over 80 Investors in a Ponzi Scheme, Resulting in Losses of More Than $6 Million A six-count indictment was unsealed this morning in […] Read More

Investment Fraud: EDWARD J. SERVIDER Pled Guilty to Defrauding Approximately 100 Investors

March 30, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Staten Island Man Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Defrauding Investors Of Over $2 Million Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that EDWARD […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Henry Okpalefe Convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud And Money Laundering

March 30, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Canadian Man Convicted Of Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Targeting U.S. Lawyers HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Henry Okpalefe, age 49, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was […] Read More

Mortgage Fraud: Tommy Rudy Habibe-Arias Charged With Making False Statements in an Application For a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Loan

March 30, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

One Individual Charged With Making False Statements In A Reverse Mortgage Loan Application SAN JUAN, P.R – On March 29, 2017, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a one count […] Read More

Healthcare Fraud: Harry Crawford Sentenced For Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, and Conspiracy to Defraud The United States

March 29, 2017 FraudsWatch 0

Owner of Medical Equipment Provider Sentenced to 12 Years In Federal Prison For Collecting A Debt By Extortion and for Tax and Health Care Fraud Conspiracies Man Who Owed Money to the Owner Was Murdered […] Read More

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