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ACH & Banking Fraud: The Ultimate Guide to Prevention, Detection, & Recovery

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The digital age has brought unparalleled convenience to banking and payments, but it’s also opened the door to sophisticated fraud. This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies to protect yourself and your business from the growing threat of ACH and banking fraud. Understanding the Rising Tide of ACH and Banking Fraud The volume of digital transactions […]

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A guide to preventing financial fraud, including banking scams, credit card fraud, investment scams, and online phishing attacks.

Comprehensive Financial Fraud Prevention & Detection: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Business

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The intentional misrepresentation of information or identity to deceive others for financial gain stands as a pervasive and ever-evolving threat in the contemporary world [1, 2]. This deception can manifest in numerous ways, ranging from the unauthorized use of payment cards and the manipulation of electronic data to elaborate schemes promising goods, services, or financial

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

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Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds [Date of Publication – e.g., October 26, 2023] – In a stark reminder of the widespread fraud that plagued pandemic-era relief programs, a Florida man and a network of companies he controlled have been ordered to pay a staggering $20,074,458.70 for

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Garantex Crypto Exchange Takedown: $96 Billion Money Laundering Network Dismantled in US-Led International Operation

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Global Crypto Crackdown: $96 Billion Exchange Garantex Neutralized in International Law Enforcement Action In a landmark coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies from the United States, Germany, and Finland have successfully dismantled the online infrastructure of Garantex, a significant cryptocurrency exchange accused of facilitating massive money laundering operations. The exchange, which has processed an astounding $96

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Matthew C. Browndorf, a California lawyer, sentenced to prison for wire fraud and money laundering after stealing over $2.4 million from client IOLTA accounts.

California Lawyer Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison for $2.4 Million Client Fund Theft: A Case of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Luxury Spending

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Matthew C. Browndorf, a 54-year-old California lawyer, has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for a brazen scheme that saw him siphon over $2.4 million from his clients’ trust accounts. The funds, meant to be held securely, were instead used to fuel a lavish lifestyle, including payments on a Ferrari, a

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

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, a multi-state settlement has been reached, resulting in over $1.9 million in payments from medical professionals and related entities. The Department of Justice announced that Gerald Congdon, M.D., of Pawleys Island, South Carolina; Gbenga Aluko, M.D., of Charlotte, North Carolina; Anup Banerjee, M.D., of Gastonia,

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

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WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decisive move against state-sponsored cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against Chinese nationals Yin Kecheng (尹 可成), 38, and Zhou Shuai (周帅), 45, exposing a years-long, sophisticated hacking campaign targeting a wide range of U.S. entities, including the Department of Treasury. The operation, which involved

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

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WAXAHACHIE, TX (March 5, 2025) – Trivikram Reddy, a 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, has been ordered to forfeit over $40 million held in foreign bank accounts, the culmination of a years-long investigation into a sophisticated healthcare fraud scheme. Acting U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham announced the forfeiture, which marks a significant victory for

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The Hacker’s Playbook: Understanding Modern Cyber Intrusion Techniques and Defenses

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The digital age has brought unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also opened the door to a new breed of criminal: the cyber hacker. While the term “hacker” originally referred to skilled programmers who explored the limits of computer systems, it’s now largely synonymous with malicious actors who exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt

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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

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These initiatives, designed to keep businesses afloat and protect jobs, were unfortunately also targeted by fraudsters. The case of Casie Hynes, a 39-year-old woman from

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