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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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Tax Fraud: Barbara Antonucci Sentenced For Conspiring to File False Claims and Filing False Claims

El Dorado Hills Woman Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison for Tax Refund Scheme Involving More than $1.8 Million in…

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Healthcare Fraud: Pedro Van Rhyn Soler and Edgardo Van Rhyn Soler Charged With One Count of Health Care Fraud

Two Defendants Indicted For Healthcare Fraud And Money Laundering SAN JUAN, P.R. - On November 29, 2016, a federal grand…

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Credit Card Scam: Vinod Dadlani Charged with One Count of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud

Jewelry Store Owner Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Role In International, $200 Million Credit Card Fraud Scam TRENTON,…

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Financial Fraud: NANDU THONDAVADI – CEO of Schaumburg-based Quadrant 4 System Corp.- Charged with One Count of Willfully Certifying False Financial Reports

CEO of Schaumburg Consulting Firm Arrested on Fraud Charges for Misrepresenting Company’s Financial Condition CHICAGO — The chief executive of…

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Insurance Fraud: Cristopher Santiago Sanchez-Becerra Sentenced for Staging Car Accidents in a Scheme to Defraud Insurance Companies

Stockton Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Staging Car Accidents in a Scheme to Defraud Insurance Companies FRESNO,…

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Claims Act Scam: Bechtel National Inc., Bechtel Corp., URS Corp. and URS Energy, Have Agreed to Pay $125 Million to Resolve Allegations Under the False Claims Act

The United States Settles Lawsuit Against Energy Department Contractors for Knowingly Mischarging Costs on Contract at Nuclear Waste Treatment Plant…

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Financial Fraud: Owners Of PLCMGMT LLC dba Prometheus Pleaded Guilty to Defrauding Investors of Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud

Founder of Litigation Marketing Company Guilty of Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron P. Arnzen (619) 546-8384 and…

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Financial Fraud: Jason H. Wild And Lt. Col. Michael K. Strom Convicted Convicted For Wire Fraud Conspiracy and False Claims

Former Major and Lt. Col. Convicted of Four-Year Fraud Against the Marine Corps Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicholas W. Pilchak (619)…

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Financial Fraud: Patricia Webb of Lee’s Summit Pleaded Guilty to Three Counts of Wire Fraud and One Count of Aggravated Identity Theft

Lee's Summit Woman Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Embezzlement Schemes, Identity Theft KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States…

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Financial Fraud: Two Individuals Sentenced for Stealing Their Deceased Parent’s Government Benefits

Two Georgia Men Sentenced for Stealing Government Benefits ATLANTA - John W.  Jackson, Jr., and Corry Sandlin, have been sentenced…

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Financial Fraud: Ambulai R. Sheku Pleaded Guilty Theft, Computer Fraud Charges

Former DLT Worker Pleads Guilty to Theft, Computer Fraud Charges PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ambulai R. Sheku, 37, of Providence, a…

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Mortgage Scam: Ally Financial Inc. Agreed To Pay For 10 Subprime Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS)

Ally Financial Agrees to Pay $52 Million to Resolve Investigation into Improper Conduct Related to Issuance of Mortgage-Backed Securities LOS…

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Loan Fraud: Jeffrey Spanier – Owner of Amerifund Capital Finance, LLC – Convicted For Elaborate Stock-Loan Fraud Scheme

Owner of Stock Lending Firm Convicted by Jury in $100 Million Stock-Loan Fraud Scheme For Further Information, Contact: Assistant U.S.…

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Financial Fraud: John Vartanian Sentenced In Connection With a Fraudulent Debt Relief Firm

Salesman Sentenced in Scheme to Defraud Consumers Through Debt Relief Firms A Newport Beach, California, man was sentenced today in…

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Tax Fraud: Earl Worthy Sentenced for His Role in a Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme

Alaska Inmate Sentenced for Identity Theft and Filing False Income Tax Returns Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler…

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Financial Fraud: For Individuals Convicted For Conspiracies to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

Four Conspirators Convicted for Defrauding Victims of Millions of Dollars Members of the Conspiracy Formed Online Romantic Relationships to Entice…

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Tax Fraud: Ahmad Sheikhzadeh Pled Guilty to Filing a False Income Tax Return

Consultant To Iranian Mission To The United Nations Pleads Guilty To Filing False Income Tax Return And Conspiring To Violate…

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Financial Fraud: Sandra Stevenson Marks Sentenced on Charges That She Committed Mail Fraud and Laundered Money

The former owner of a fortune-teller business Sentenced on Mail Fraud, Money Laundering In A Separate Hearing, Donnie Marks Pleads…

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Intellectual Property Fraud: Jayme Gordon Convicted four Fraud Scheme Designed To Obtain a Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement From DreamWorks

Randolph Man Convicted by Jury of Defrauding DreamWorks by Falsely Claiming he Created Kung Fu Panda BOSTON – A Randolph…

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Financial Fraud: Stanley Jonathan Fortenberry Pleaded Guilty To Fraud Two Investment Companies

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Running Fraudulent Investment Companies and Obstructing Securities and Exchange Commission Investigation A San Angelo, Texas,…

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