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Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud Charges BOSTON – A real estate developer and a former City of Worcester housing official were charged in…

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Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks

Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced to over 5 Years in Federal Prison LOS ANGELES – A West Los Angeles man who masterminded a…

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Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud…

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Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks

Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced…

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Investment Fraud: DAVID BLAINE WELLIVER Sentenced For Defrauding Investors in The Dblaine Fund

Investment Advisor Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors of $1.725 Million…

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Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud

Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and Dump" Scheme…

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Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud

HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…

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

Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida…

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FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats

Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…

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Former Las Vegas Health CEO David Ryan Linden Accused in Alleged $2 Million Federal Grant Embezzlement Scheme; Real Estate Investor Rich Kiran Saga Also Charged

Superseding Indictment Alleges Sophisticated Conspiracy to Defraud Federally Qualified Health…

Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024

In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…

Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent

Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…

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

Cedric Wormely Accused of Defrauding Victim…

Online Extortion Scams in 2023: Types, Tips to Prevent, and Report

Online extortion scams are on the…

Social Media And Dating Scams: Types, Tips For Prevention And Reporting

Social media and dating scams have…

Romance Scam: Tips , Avoid And Protections

Romance scam is a type of online fraud where…

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Financial Fraud: Group Of 25 Individuals Charges In Healthcare Fraud Schemes

25 Southern California Defendants Face Federal Charges Alleging Fraud Schemes that Cost Health Care Programs Millions of Dollars LOS ANGELES…

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Financial Fraud: 29 Individuals Indicted For Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering

29 Defendants Indicted For Drug Conspiracy, International Money Laundering, Money Laundering Conspiracy, And/Or Related Charges MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United…

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Financial Fraud: Edvin Ovasapyan, Hakob Kojoyan, Lorik Papyan, and Stephen Silverman Indected For their Roles In An Alleged Scheme To Defraud Purchasers Of Prescription Drugs

Four Defendants Charged In $70 Million Wire Fraud Conspiracy Involving Black Market HIV Medications SAN FRANCISCO - A federal grand…

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Ta Fraud: Joseph Kenny Batts Convicted On Charges Of Conspiracy To Defraud The IRS

Tax Preparer Convicted of Conspiracy to Defraud IRS and Preparing False Tax Returns TRENTON, N.J. – A Maryland man working…

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Tax Fraud: Joseph Kenny Batts Convicted On Charges Of Conspiracy To Defraud The IRS

Tax Preparer Convicted of Conspiracy to Defraud IRS and Preparing False Tax Returns TRENTON, N.J. – A Maryland man working…

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Financial Fraud: Kelley Rogers Defrauded Countless Citizens Across The Country Who Sought To Participate In The Political Process

Political Consultant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme Involving Scam PACs ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Maryland political consultant pleaded guilty today…

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Financial Fraud: Shiraaz Sookralli Pled Guilty For Leading A Fraud Scheme

Former Salesman of Porsche Dealership Pleads Guilty to Over $3 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Non-Existent Rare Porsche Models On September…

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Financial Fraud: GEORGE PHILLIP TIGER Plead Guilty To Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds

Tiger Enters Guilty Plea To Federal Bribery Charge MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…

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Health Care Fraud: Philip Esformes Sentenced For Role In Largest Health Care Fraud Scheme

South Florida Health Care Facility Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Scheme…

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Investment Fraud: DAVID MIDDENDORF Was Sentenced For Participating In a Scheme To Defraud The PCAOB

Former KPMG Executive Sentenced For Scheme To Steal Confidential PCAOB Information Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the…

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Financial Fraud: Jonathan Chang Convicted Of Four Counts Of Wire Fraud And Three Counts Of Money Laundering

Cupertino Man Convicted Of Embezzling More Than $7.5 Million In Donated Funds Jonathan Chang misappropriated religious donations and church funds…

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Financial Fraud: WILLIAM B. HUNGERFORD And TIMOTHY O. MILBRATH Found Guilty Of Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering, And Six Counts Of Wire Fraud

Ex-White House Military Aide and Maryland Businessman Found Guilty For Operating Fraudulent EB-5 Visa Scheme NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney…

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Financial Fraud: Group Of Five Individuals Stole from Mostly Elderly and Disabled Veterans

Five Fraudsters Indicted for Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans Foreign-Based Fraudsters Stole Millions of Dollars…

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Financial Fraud: Mark Gregory Jackson Sentenced For Conspiring To Commit Wire Fraud

Little Rock Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Million-Dollar Equipment Flipping Scheme LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man was…

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Financial Fraud: Three Men Arrested In Connection With A Scheme In Which They Allegedly Stole Money

Three Men Arrested in SNAP Food Stamp Benefits Theft Scheme Conducted Hundreds of Fraudulent Transactions at National Superstores; Defendants also…

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Health Care Fraud: Seven Defendants Convicted For They Role In Yhe $200 Million Kickback Scheme

USAO Seeking $17M in Money Judgments Against Defendants Convicted in Forest Park Trial The U.S. Attorney's Office is seeking more…

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Financial Fraud: RICHARD JOSEPHBERG Sentenced For Evading Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Taxes

Financial Broker Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Tax Evasion And Failure To File Tax Returns Geoffrey S. Berman,…

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Financial Fraud: Brandon Sazue Indicted For Embezzlement And Theft From An Indian Tribal Organization

Former Tribal Chair Indicted for Embezzlement & Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization and Aiding and Abetting Defendants Prosecuted as…

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Financial Fraud: Jeffrey Morrow And Richard M. Owen Pleaded Guilty To Multiple Financial Crimes

Managers of Local Gold Dealer Plead Guilty to Money Laundering SAN DIEGO ­­– Global Gold Exchange, LLC and its managers,…

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Financial Fraud: Scott Roix And His Companies Agree To Pay To Resolve Allegations That Violated The False Claims Act

Telemarketer And His Companies Agree To Pay $2.5 Million To Settle Allegations That They Operated Telemedicine Schemes Involving Illegal Kickbacks…

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