The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of iPhone and Android users across the globe: delete any suspicious or unsolicited text messages immediately, without clicking on any links or responding. This urgent advisory comes amid a surge in sophisticated “smishing” (SMS phishing) attacks and, more alarmingly, a rise in […]
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. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), underscores the federal government’s intensified efforts to combat fraudulent billing practices that
Santa Ana, California – October 2024 – 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 in federal prison. Mizuhara, 40, of Newport Beach, California, was found guilty of illegally transferring nearly 17millionfromOhtani’sbankaccounttopayoffhisgamblingdebtsandforsigningafalsetaxreturn.Thesentencing,handeddownbyUnitedStatesDistrictJudgeJohnW.Holcomb,alsorequiresMizuharatopay17millionfromOhtani’sbankaccounttopayoffhisgamblingdebtsandforsigningafalsetaxreturn.Thesentencing,handeddownbyUnitedStatesDistrictJudgeJohnW.Holcomb,alsorequiresMizuharatopay16,975,010 in restitution to Ohtani
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals and businesses alike. As we move into 2025, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technologies and psychological tactics to deceive victims. This article delves into the top 10 online scams anticipated in 2025, offering actionable tips on how to spot and avoid them. By
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 1.8 million doses of highly addictive Schedule II controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot M.D., 59, of Slidell, was sentenced yesterday
The high-stakes world of artificial intelligence (AI) development has become a battleground for global technological dominance. A new superseding indictment against a former Google engineer, Linwei Ding (also known as Leon Ding), highlights the intense competition and the lengths to which some individuals and nations may go to gain an edge. Ding, 38, now faces
Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation 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. The indictment, announced by the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont on January 2, 2025,
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The United States healthcare system, despite its advancements, remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities, particularly within programs like Medicare. These schemes not only drain taxpayer dollars but also undermine the integrity of healthcare services, especially for vulnerable populations like the terminally ill who rely on hospice care. In a significant development highlighting the Justice Department’s commitment
Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Casino Resort Deception Uncovered St. George, Utah – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week has charged Thomas Paul Madden, 66, of Washington City, Utah, and Jeremy Tyler Grabow, 54, of Ladera Ranch, California, with multiple counts of financial fraud stemming from an alleged scheme that defrauded investors out
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 $1.2 billion. Alexandra Gehrke, 39, and her husband, Jeffrey King, 46, admitted to conspiring to submit fraudulent claims for expensive and medically unnecessary
