Fraud News From World

A “Fraud News From World” directory is a collection of news articles about fraud and scams from around the world. These directories can be a valuable resource for staying informed about the latest scams and how to protect yourself from them. The directory typically includes information about the scam, such as the type of scam, the target audience, the location of the scam, and the date of the scam. It may also include information about how to protect yourself from the scam, such as how to identify a phishing email or how to report a scam to the authorities.

Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme

Fraud Scheme: Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme to Deceive Homeowners in New York

Three Individuals Charged in Manhattan Federal Court in Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme to Deceive Homeowners into Selling Their Homes Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Diego Rodriguez, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christy Goldsmith Romero, Special Inspector General for the Troubled […]

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Melinda Wormuth

Melinda Wormuth: Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced

Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison Melinda Wormuth Convicted of Extortion and Making a False Statement ALBANY, NEW YORK – Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced United

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Miami Home Health Care Fraud

$6 Million Miami Home Health Care Fraud Scheme

Six Defendants Charged For $6 Million Miami Home Health Care Fraud Scheme Six South Florida residents have been indicted for their alleged participation in a $6.2 million Medicare fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Professional Medical Home Health LLC (Professional Home Health). U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida,

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Harwood Heights Home Health

Medicare Fraud and Kickback Scheme: Harwood Heights Home Health

Owner of Harwood Heights Home Health Care Company Indicted in Medicare Fraud and Kickback Scheme Northern District of Illinois CHICAGO—The owner of a Harwood Heights home health care company paid kickbacks to marketers in exchange for referring elderly patients to the company for unnecessary treatment funded by Medicare, according to a 17-count federal indictment announced

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Scammers Imitate False Identity to Phone

Centrelink Officers: Scammers Imitate False Identity to Phone

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning consumers to beware of scammers imitating Department of Human Services or Centrelink officers to trick you into handing over your money or personal details. “The ACCC has received a spike in contacts about fake rebate scams in which the scammer claims to be from Centrelink or the

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FIFA Officials Indicted

FIFA Officials Indicted for Conspiracy and Corruption Scam

Sixteen Additional FIFA Officials Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Corruption The New Defendants Include Five Current or Former FIFA Executive Committee Members and the Current Presidents of CONCACAF and CONMEBOL; Guilty Pleas for Eight Others, Including Jeffrey Webb and the Former Presidents of the Colombian and Chilean Soccer Federations, also Announced A 92-count superseding indictment

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Rosita Vilchez Sentenced in $7.4 Million Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy

Ringleader Sentenced in $7.4 Million Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy that Targeted Northern Virginia Hispanic Community ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Rosita Vilchez, 41, who was a fugitive in Lima, Peru, until she was extradited to the United States in June 2015, was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for leading a wide-ranging mortgage fraud conspiracy that targeted

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Health & Human Services - HHS.gov

Health & Human Services: Fraud or Scam Report

OIG posts two reports, corporate integrity agreement addendum, an advisory opinion and enforcement actions OIG posts two reports, corporate integrity agreement addendum, an advisory opinion and enforcement actions. As always, you can use the links provided to go directly to the new material. Reports National Government Services, Inc., Made Medicare Payments for Diabetic Test Strips

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Scheme to Defraud

SAN DIEGO—The Owner of a Glendale-based Ride-Sharing Business Pleaded Guilty

L.A. Man Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Scheme to Defraud Verizon by Reselling More Than 30,000 iPhones Obtained at Deeply Discounted Price   SAN DIEGO—The owner of a Glendale-based ride-sharing business pleaded guilty this afternoon to federal wire fraud charges, admitting that he illegally generated over $13 million in profits by selling more than 30,000

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