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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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Financial Fraud: IAV GmbH (IAV) Plead Guilty To One Criminal Felony Count And His Role In a Long-Running Scheme For Volkswagen AG (VW)

IAV GmbH to Pay $35 Million Criminal Fine in Guilty Plea for Its Role in Volkswagen AG Emissions Fraud IAV GmbH (IAV), a German company that engineers and designs automotive…

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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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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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GPB Capital Executives Jailed: Unraveling a $1.6 Billion Web of Lies and Investor Deception

Brooklyn, NY – The architects of a sprawling $1.6 billion…

Kingsley Ibhadore Jailed: Unmasking the Deceptive Triangle of Romance Scams, Money Mules, and Financial Structuring

Introduction: The Human Cost of a Calculated Deception – The…

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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SouthEast Bank Hit with $1.5M Fine for Discriminatory Student Loan Refinancing Practices Against Minorities

In a significant move towards addressing systemic inequalities in the financial sector, the Justice Department has announced a landmark settlement…

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Scott Mason Charged in $17 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Friends and Family: Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Decades of Deceit

Philadelphia, PA – A prominent Pennsylvania investment advisor, Scott Mason, 66, of Gladwyne, faces a litany of federal charges including…

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Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Sale: National Security Concerns Trump Free Speech Arguments, Says DOJ

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in the closely watched case of TikTok,…

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American Express Settles for Over $138 Million After Misleading Customers with False Tax Advice on Wire Products: A Deep Dive into the Scandal

NEW YORK – In a significant blow to its reputation and finances, American Express Company (AMEX) has agreed to a…

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Fayat S.A.S. Hit with $11 Million Fine for Massive Clean Air Act Violations, EPA and DOJ Crack Down on Illegal Diesel Engine Imports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move underscoring the U.S. government's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, the Department of Justice…

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American Express Settles for $108.7 Million: A Deep Dive into Deceptive Practices and What It Means for Small Businesses

American Express, a titan in the financial industry, recently found itself in hot water after the United States Department of…

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Elderly Authors Bilked Out of $44 Million in “Blockbuster Book Deal” Scam

San Diego, CA - In a shocking case of fraud, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly…

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Bollinger Shipyard Pays $1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations: A Deep Dive

Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyard LLC has agreed to a $1,025,000 settlement to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act…

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The Unraveling Trust: David Smerling Accused of Embezzling Millions from Clients in Massachusetts

BOSTON – A case that strikes at the very heart of professional trust and fiduciary responsibility has rocked the legal…

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