Migrant Surge and Policy Changes Have Resulted in Record Number of Immigration Fraud Complaints in NYC
Although no single source compiles complaints, the Office of New Americans revealed a significant rise in complaints, from 21 in 2023 to 58 in 2024
New Orleans Law Firms Staged Fake Accidents, Collected Millions in Settlements: Feds
A decade-long scheme by New Orleans law firms came to light after they allegedly staged accidents and collected millions in fraudulent settlements.
Texas Con Man Pockets $12M Pretending to Protect Victims From Fake Mexican Cartel Threats
The defendant developed closed relationships with his victims, who were then terrorized into thinking their families were in danger.
UnitedHealthcare CEO May Have Ordered Someone to Kill Him for 'Insurance Purposes': Law Enforcement Expert
A law enforcement expert floated the shocking theory that UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson ordered his own assassination during a CNN interview Friday.
Trump NATO Ambassador Nominee Linked to Scam Company That Promoted 'Masculine Toilets' for Men with Big Penises
Former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker faces renewed scrutiny over his role in a fraudulent company that marketed bizarre products like the "Masculine Toilet"
Suspected Shoplifter Who Accused Lululemon Employees of Racial Profiling Is Linked to Million-Dollar Theft Ring: Police
A Connecticut couple accused of shoplifting from Lululemon stores has been charged in connection with a $1 million in stolen goods.
Florida Woman Who Used Elderly Mother's Identity to Apply for Hurricane Funds Claimed Botox Made Her Look Younger: Police
A Florida woman was arrested for trying to collect a nearly $8,000 check made out to her elderly mother from a hurricane disaster assistance program.
Virginia Woman on Probation for Fraud Impersonated Nurse at Multiple Hospitals, Oversaw Dozens of Patients: Police
A woman accused of impersonating a registered nurse is facing felony charges after overseeing roughly 60 patients at a Burbank hospital.
Phone Company Uses AI Tool to Redirect Scammers to Fake Grandma Who Keeps Them on the Line with Long Stories That Go Nowhere
A British phone company is getting back at scammers with an AI tool that keeps fraudsters on the line with a fake grandma offering fabricated bank information.
Venezuelans in Miami Settle Charges Over Ponzi Scheme That Defrauded Investors For Over $3 Million, SEC Says
Ricardo Guerra and Francisco Malave face penalties for running a fraudulent investment scheme, falsely promising high returns to mainly Venezuelan-American investors.
Florida Man Joins Growing List of People Released from Prison by Trump Who Have Since Been Rearrested for New Crimes
Philip Esformes was previously convicted in 2019 in connection with a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scandal, which landed him a 20-year prison sentence.
Fake Black Lives Matter Leader Imprisoned for Stealing George Floyd Donations, Using Funds to Go Shopping
Tyree Conyers-Page was sentenced to prison time after creating a fake non-profit organization associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement to defraud donors and supporters of the cause.
Postal Worker Who Swiped Over a Million Dollars in Checks from the Mail Also Stole Taxpayer Money in COVID Scam: Feds
A St. Louis postal worker is facing serious charges for allegedly stealing over $1.5 million in checks and scamming COVID relief funds.
'Corrupt' Florida Condo Board President Accused of Terrorizing Residents to Hide Spectacular List of Crimes
A condo board president is accused of multiple felony charges for embezzling $1.5 million from unit owners.
Elderly Man Falls for Fake Pop-Up Accusing Him of Buying Child Porn, Agrees to Hand Over Thousands of Dollars to Scammers
Two men are charged in connection with online scams that totaled to nearly $500K.
Expelled Republican George Santos to admit to fraud after previously denying multiple charges
The case is set to go to trial in September. Charges include lying to Congress about his wealth and using campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses
Financial fraud, romance scams skim U.S. elders of 27 billion in one year
Hispanic older adults are, after Whites, the second most affected demography by financial crimes against consumers
US Accuses 17 Additional Individuals in $300 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme Targeting About 40,000 Latino Investors
The scam was facilitated through the company CryptoFX
The $12.5 Billion Fraud That Has Shocked Vietnam
Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot access her money after being caught up with tens of thousands in a multibillion-dollar scam that has shocked the nation.
DOJ Says Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Staging Robberies to Make 'Victims' Eligible for U Visa
The U visa provides immigration benefits to victims or witnesses of violent crime
At New York Trial, A Defiant, Angry Trump Erupts
Among the glittering chandeliers and wooden benches of a stately and solemn New York City courtroom, Donald Trump took the stand Monday, raising his right hand and swearing his testimony would be truthful.
Bankman-Fried Dodges Questions During His US Crypto Trial
Bankman-Fried was scheduled to take the witness stand after three weeks of devastating testimony for the 31-year-old crypto wunderkind, accused of stealing billions of dollars from clients.
Naval Mystery: Mexican Authorities Investigate Disappearance of Oil Vessel
Campeche State's Attorney General's Office is inquiring about the illegal disappearance of Caballo Azteca, an offshore support ship used by bankrupt oil services firm Oceanografía.
Illegal Premier League Streaming Results In Imprisonment For TV Fraud Gang
Their operation considered the largest of its kind, generated over £7 million from approximately 50,000 subscribers.
NYC Conman Threatens To Jump From High Rise Window After FBI Brings Search Warrant
Ian Mitchell, 35, allegedly broke a window inside an apartment inside the 72-story CitySpire condominium building and tried to climb out.
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Targets Latino Residents
Several homes have been in touch with authorities to report being victims of a cryptocurrency Ponzi scam operated by employees of CryptoFX, LLC.
Former Guatemalan Police Chief Convicted Of US Visa Fraud
A former Guatemalan police chief has been found guilty of lying on his immigration papers.
Jamaica’s Government Asks FBI To Help Investigate Usain Bolt’s Account Fraud
The FBI will reportedly get involved in the investigation of a Jamaican investment firm that reportedly stole $12 million from the account of Olympian Usain Bolt.
Incumbent Argentinian Vice President Found Guilty Of Corruption By Country’s Court
The sitting Vice President of Argentina was convicted by a court of law on Tuesday for corruption as she is sentenced to six years in prison that she is unlikely to serve.
‘Fraudulent, Discriminatory Scheme’: Martha’s Vineyard Migrants Sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Civil Rights Violation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sued by the Venezuelan migrants he sent to Martha's Vineyard for fraud, alleging that he had provided them false information to get them on the plane.