Fraud is defined as “deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, especially in order to gain unfair or unlawful advantage.” It is a crime that can be committed in many different ways, but it typically involves deception or misrepresentation. Fraud can have a serious impact on victims, both financially and emotionally. If you think you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to the authorities immediately.
The Federal Trade Commission has reported identity theft as the top consumer complaint, affecting millions of Americans each year. Seniors are particularly vulnerable, and identity theft affecting seniors rose 200%. Seniors are appealing targets because they generally have higher credit […]
CEO, CFO, and Company Convicted of a $180 Million Scheme to Defraud, Launder Money, and Obstruct Justice PHILADELPHIA – Dean Volkes, 53, and Donna Fallon, 52, of Long Island, NY, and Devos Ltd., doing business as Guaranteed Returns, located on
Florida Businessman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Tax And Bank Fraud Concealed Approximately $2.5 Million in Secret Belize Accounts A Florida businessman pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to conspiracy to
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Osceola Nutritional Supplement Provider & CEO Sentenced Madison, Wis. – Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Gottfried Kellermann, 76, Osceola, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson
Investment Adviser And Broker Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court Of Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, Conspiracy And Aggravated Identity Theft Charges Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CHRISTOPHER CERVINO,
Former GSA Official and Husband Plead Guilty In Nepotism Scheme ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A former senior official with the General Services Administration and her husband pleaded guilty today to engaging in a nepotism scheme in which they conspired to fraudulently
University Law Professor Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Corporate Fraud Scheme Acting United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker today announced a federal indictment charging EDWARD S. ADAMS, an attorney, and university law professor, with orchestrating an elaborate fraud scheme to embezzle
Identity Theft Protection Identity theft is growing everyday and a burning problem of any person. Anyone can be victimized any where or any time. While standing in queue at the store, online at home or buying your shoes any where.
Ellicott City Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in $4.4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme Sold Victim Businesses Non-Existent Insurance and Used the Premiums Collected for His Personal Benefit Baltimore, Maryland – Glenn R. Fischer, age 70, of Ellicott City, Maryland,
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Maryland Chiropractor Indicted For Filing False Tax Returns And Obstructing The IRS A grand jury in Baltimore, Maryland returned an indictment on March 9, which was unsealed yesterday, charging a chiropractor with one count of corruptly endeavoring to impede the
Long Island Man Found Guilty Of Defrauding South Korean School Of Over $5 Million Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that WILLIAM COSME, a/k/a “William Cosmo,” was found guilty today
Charles County Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Credit Card Fraud Scheme Also Violated his Supervised Release on a Previous West Virginia Federal Credit Card Fraud Conviction Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte
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Volkswagen AG Pleads Guilty in Connection with Conspiracy to Cheat U.S. Emissions Tests Volkswagen AG (VW) pleaded guilty in federal court in Detroit today to three felony counts charging: (1) conspiracy to defraud the United States, engage in wire fraud,
Los Angeles Man Convicted Of Running Multi-Million Dollar Foreclosure Rescue Scam In Bakersfield, Visalia And Salinas FRESNO, Calif. — After a four-day trial, a federal jury found Martin Calzada, 29, of Norwalk, guilty today of one count of conspiracy to
Twenty-One Defendants Charged In Multimillion Dollar International Counterfeit Credit And Debit Card Fraud Scheme LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Twenty-one individuals were charged in an indictment for their alleged roles and participation in an international multimillion dollar scheme to steal credit
Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco Speaks at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime Remarks as prepared for delivery Introduction Good morning, and many thanks for that kind introduction. Thank you for the invitation to address
Many statistics have been provided to approximate the number of Americans affected by identity theft and misuse. Near 7% of adults are a victim of identity theft, making it a very real threat. A large portion of those affected are
Former Rhode House Finance Chairman Raymond Gallison Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Tax Charges < PROVIDENCE – Former Rhode Island House Finance Chairman Raymond E. Gallison, Jr., 64, of Bristol, R.I., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District
Former Union Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $180,000 from Organization Defendant Headed Branch of Fraternal Order of Police WASHINGTON – Takisha Brown Dorsey, a former union official with the Fraternal Order of Police, pled guilty today to a
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Wallingford Man Admits Operating Ponzi Scheme Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH A. CASTELLANO, 59, of Wallingford, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to fraud and money laundering offenses stemming from
