What Is a Real Estate And Property Scam? A real estate and property scam is a fraudulent scheme that uses real estate as a lure to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims. Scammers may pose as legitimate real…
Tax identity theft is on the rise, with thieves using stolen personal information to file fraudulent tax returns and claim refunds. According to the IRS, tax identity theft impacted over 2 million Americans in 2022, and the numbers are expected…
Introduction Fraud and scams can have a devastating impact on your finances, emotional well-being, and reputation. It’s essential to take the right steps to recover from these incidents and protect yourself from further harm. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover…
Introduction Debt elimination scams are a type of financial fraud in which scammers offer to help individuals eliminate their debt quickly and easily. These scams can be devastating, leaving victims with even more debt and financial strain. In this article,…
Financial fraud is a pervasive issue in the United States, affecting individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. It is a multifaceted problem with various categories, each of which harms the financial stability of its victims. This paper examines five…
The rapid advancement of technology has created new opportunities for both legitimate financial transactions and malicious activities. By 2023, financial fraud has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with criminals constantly developing new techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in financial systems. This article explores…
When purchasing a property, there are numerous things to take into account. Actually, there are so many that it can be challenging to keep up. However, having everything in order can do more than just reduce your stress; it can…
Cyber and malware attacks are very common today in the finance industry. Detecting them is complicated and hard. Regular implementation of protective measures against new attacks is necessary. Traditional protective measures such as CVV2 and one-time passwords are not effective…
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced that Barrie Osborne, 76, of Celebration, Florida, was charged by Indictment with with conspiracy to commit wire…
Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., chairman of the choose commission on the Coronavirus Crisis, seeks info regarding preventing fraud in pandemic assistance. A general assembly subcommittee aimed toward work financial fraud throughout the pandemic broadened its probe into on-line disposal in…
Home Health Agency and Former Owner to Pay $5.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. and its former owners, Timothy Beach and Stuart Christensen, have agreed to pay $5.15 million to resolve allegations that…
Former Senior Alstom Executive Sentenced to Prison for Role in Money Laundering Scheme to Promote Foreign Bribery A former senior executive with Alstom S.A. (Alstom), a French power and transportation company, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut,…
Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Thousands Of Dollars From Health Care Agency BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alicia Raynor, 42, of Westfield, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra,…
Husband And Wife Plead Guilty to Social Security Fraud Scheme OAKLAND – Erick and Kimberly Dominguez pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with their scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration (SSA),…
Two Chinese Nationals Charged with Laundering Over $100 Million in Cryptocurrency from Exchange Hack Forfeiture Complaint Details Over $250 Million Stolen by North Korean Actors WASHINGTON – Two Chinese nationals were charged with laundering over $100 million worth of cryptocurrency…
Two Blight Elimination Program Indictments Unsealed Two criminal indictments were returned today for criminal violations related to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Blight Elimination Program, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Mahmoud Alshuaibi, 38, of Hickory Hills, Illinois, has been charged with wire…
Man Charged with Defrauding Banks and Investors of $5 Million A Tulsa man was charged this week in U.S. District Court with defrauding five federally insured financial institutions and two investor families of more than $5 million dollars, announced U.S.…
Rap Artist “Chad Focus” Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Conspiracy Used His Company Credit Card to Make More Than $4.1 Million in Unauthorized Purchases to Promote His Brand and Enrich Himself and His Co-conspirators Baltimore, Maryland – Chad Arrington,…
Ex-Chairman of Christian Science Church in Los Angeles Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges of Stealing $11 Million from Church LOS ANGELES – The former chairman of the board for the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, of Los Angeles pleaded guilty…
Iranian National Charged with Bank Fraud and Lying to Federal Agents in Connection with a Scheme to Use the U.S. Financial System to Send More Than $115 Million to Iranian Individuals and Entities The Department of Justice announced that Bahram…
