Tag: Financial Fraud

Anatomy of a Scandal: How a NY Governor’s Aide Allegedly Masterminded an $8M COVID PPE Fraud and Kickback Scheme

The Pandemic, The Panic, and The Alleged Profiteers In the chilling early days of March 2020, New York State was not merely a part of a global health crisis; it…

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The Rubicon Deception: How Trusted Advisor Scott Mason Stole $25 Million and What Every Investor Must Learn from the Betrayal

An exhaustive analysis of the Scott Mason and Rubicon Wealth Management fraud. Learn how he deceived clients for over a decade, the red flags that were missed, and the essential…

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Greer Bookkeeper Jailed for $2.2M Wire Fraud: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Detecting Embezzlement and Preventing Financial Ruin

In a case that serves as a chilling reminder for small business owners everywhere, Jennifer L. Bengston Cook, a 56-year-old part-time bookkeeper from Greer, South Carolina, was sentenced to three…

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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 Center Serving Las Vegas' Indigent Population; Funds Allegedly Diverted to Commercial Real Estate Ventures. LAS VEGAS, NV – – The…

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Edward Carlos St. Mary III Indicted in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting International Diamond Market

NEW YORK, NY – October 26, 2023 – A significant federal indictment was unsealed today by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, charging prominent international…

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The Extradition of Liridon Masurica and the Disruption of the BlackDB.cc Criminal Marketplace: A Case Study in International Cybercrime Enforcement

I. Executive Summary This report details the extradition of Liridon Masurica, allegedly known as "@blackdb," from Kosovo to the United States to face federal charges related to his purported role…

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Connecticut Accountant Admits to $2.3M PPP Fraud: Inside the Schemes That Exploited COVID Relief

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The guilty plea of Yasir G. Hamed, a 60-year-old accountant from Woodbridge, Connecticut, on May 9, 2025, for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $2.3…

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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 fraud that victimized over 10,000 investors faced their day of reckoning as David Gentile, the founder and former Chief Executive…

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

Introduction: The Human Cost of a Calculated Deception – The Kingsley Ibhadore Case The fight against sophisticated financial fraud claimed a small victory on May 5, 2025, when Kingsley Sebastian…

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The Case of William Lamar Rhew III: A Legal Analysis of a Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Financial Fraud

Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the criminal enterprise orchestrated by William Lamar Rhew, III, culminating in his guilty plea on May 6, 2025, to charges of…

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Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Sgt. Aaron Ramos Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand thаt уоu аrе NOT lооkіng аt thе pictures оf people whо аrе асtuаllу scamming you! Thе people portrayed оn…

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Military Scammer: Gen. Stuart James

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Gen. Stuart James   Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand…

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Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Sgt. Aaron Ramos Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand thаt…

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Romance Scammer: Natalie Sparks

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Natalie Sparks Attention! Scams target people оf аll…

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Romance Scammers – Abigail Abbey

Romance Scammers - Abigail Abbey Abigail AbbeyIcq : E-mail : abiabbey130@gmail.com Details…

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Romance Scammer: Janessa Brazil

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Janessa Brazil Attention! Scams target people оf…

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Scammers Military

SCAMMERS MILITARY there -not military mission profile on social networks military do…

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Military Scammer – MASTER SGT. JASON B. JORDAN PART II

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM MASTER SERGEANT JASON B. JORDAN   Attention!…

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Military Scammer – LT. JEFFREY MILLER PART III

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM LT. JEFFREY MILLER PART III Attention! Scams…

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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

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$9.1M GI Bill Fraud: Honolulu School Owner Pleads Guilty in Scheme Exploiting Veteran Education Benefits; Two Others Face Charges

HONOLULU, HI – The owner of a Honolulu massage therapy school has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting his role…

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Slifco Electric Pays $1.46M to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations Over Undisclosed Owner Payouts, False Certifications

DETROIT, MI – A Sterling Heights, Michigan electrical contracting firm, Slifco Electric, LLC, and its sole owner, John P. Slifco,…

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Longtime Defense Contractor Associate Thomas G. Ehr Pleads Guilty in $128 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy Linked to Afghanistan Jet Fuel Contracts; Sixth Defendant Convicted in Major International Investigation

Introduction: Unveiling a Decade-Long Deception Affecting U.S. Treasury and Defense Operations WASHINGTON – A complex and long-running scheme designed to…

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Former Banker Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Fraud Charges in Murdaugh-Related Case

CHARLESTON, S.C. — — In a significant development in the sprawling financial saga connected to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, former…

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Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme

Unraveling the Alleged Barco Uniforms Customs Duty Evasion Scheme.

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Comprehensive Financial Fraud Prevention & Detection: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Business

The intentional misrepresentation of information or identity to deceive others for financial gain stands as a pervasive and ever-evolving threat…

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Florida Man and 10 Companies Ordered to Pay Over $20 Million for Brazen COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds – In a stark reminder of…

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Fraud and Scam Protection in Financial Institutions: 2025 Strategies, Trends, and Lessons from the MGM Cyberattack

The financial services industry is under siege. In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, financial institution groups – encompassing…

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Fake Tax Docs & Kickbacks: Inside a $5 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case

MEMPHIS, TN – A Mississippi woman has admitted to masterminding a sophisticated…

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Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025

Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024. This comprehensive…

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Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, sentenced to 57 months for stealing…

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Crypto Reckoning: KuCoin’s Guilty Plea Exposes Dark Side of Unregulated Exchanges

From anonymity to accountability: KuCoin's downfall is a wake-up call for the…

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Advance Fee Fraud in 2025 and Beyond: Trends, Threats, and Tactics

Stay Ahead of the Scammers: Your Guide to Advance Fee Fraud Prevention

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