Two Dominicans extradited to U.S. and charged for targeting elders with million-dollar scam
The two are among 16 charged for tricking elders into believing their grandchildren had been arrested following a car accident and needed money
'It was real': Arizona woman warns of convincing scam that cost her over $110,000
The woman named Rachel explained how people impersonating employees from New Zealand company Letterboxd talked her into sending them the money
New York sues two crypto companies over $1 billion pyramid schemes targeting Latino migrants
The indictment says the scammers exploited the immigrants' religious faith
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.
Chinese Student Found In US Woods After 'Cyber Kidnapping' Scam
A Chinese exchange student who fell victim to a "cyber kidnapping" scam in which his parents were extorted for $80,000, was found alive but "cold and scared" in a tent in the Utah wilderness, police said.
Older Hispanic Women Targeted By Scammers In Stamford, Say Police
At least two people, who are believed to be Hispanic men and women in their 20s to 30s, are suspected to work as a team to prey on the victims.
Migrants In Mexico Fall Prey To Widespread Scams During Their Journey To US
These scammers deceitfully present themselves as job recruiters, legal advisors, or immigration guides, capitalizing on the vulnerable nature of the migrants.
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.
Danielle Miller who Befriended Anna Delvey In Rikers Pleads Guilty To $1 Million COVID Relief Scam Using Stolen Identities
Danielle Miller, 32, made a videotaped appearance before a magistrate in Boston to enter a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Fugitive Charged With $35 Million Finacial Fraud Arrested In San Deigo
The Securities and Exchange Commission arrested Justin Costello after failing to surrender himself to the FBI in San Diego on Sept. 29 with charges of 35 million in fraud.
Unnamed 'High-Profile' CEO Threatened With Leak Of Explicit Photos In 'Catfishing' Scam
An unnamed "high-profile" CEO of a publicly traded company has reportedly been blackmailed and threatened with the leak of his sexually explicit photos in a catfishing and extortion scheme in Manhattan.
Lottery Lawyer Convicted Of Fraud For Scamming Big-Time Winners
A lottery lawyer is facing multiple charges for allegedly conning lottery winners into investing in a shady company that the 48-year-old owned.
Socialite Scammer, Serial Grifter Anna Delvey Gains Celebrity Fan Julia Fox After Netflix Series
So-called German heiress Anna Delvey has gained more popularity in the criminal space after her fraudulent schemes were featured in Netflix’s new docuseries “Inventing Anna.” For four years, the conwoman infiltrated the circles of monied socialites in New York City, ultimately scamming contacts out of $275,000.
Man Rams Truck Into Convenience Store To Steal Cases Of Lottery Tickets
A man reportedly rammed his truck into a central Fresno convenience store on McKinley and West Avenues and stole cases of lottery tickets on early Saturday morning, Jan. 15.
Scammer Faked Terminal Cancer To Swindle Money From Churches, GoFundMe
Michelle Lynn Stultz from North Carolina has been arrested on Thursday after it was found that she was scamming people out of their money by pretending to have terminal cancer.
Zelle Scammers Put A Gun To Teen's Head, Sent Boy Morbid Videos To Extrort $10,000
Online application Zelle found themselves receiving renewed criticism on Tuesday after what appeared to be an escalation of scams connected to the app.
Woman Confesses To Scamming Cristiano Ronaldo After He Shared His Credit Card Details With Her
The travel agent Maria Silva refused to answer the cops during questioning but she made a full-blown confession in court.
Crypto Mogul Swindled $2 Billion From Investors In Massive BitConnect Ponzi Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday sued the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect for allegedly poaching a staggering $2 billion from retail investors from the United States and abroad. It is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency fraud to be criminally charged.
Group Preyed On 200 Lonely Elderly Victims To Make $6,200,000 In 'Romance Scam'
A Maryland man and his group reportedly preyed on at least 200 lonely elderly victims and made $6.2 million from a “romance scheme.”
Woman Amassed $1 Million By Preying On Elderly, Convincing Victims To Surrender Debit Cards, PINs
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to 145 months in prison on Friday after leading an elder fraud scheme that preyed on over 250 South Floridian senior citizens, leaving them $1.4 million out of pocket.
British Authorities Seize Record $250 Million In Crypto In Money Laundering Raid
The Metropolitan Police seized a record-breaking haul of cryptocurrency worth almost £180 million (US$249 million) in London, officials confirmed on Tuesday. It reportedly logs to be one of the largest ever seizures of cryptocurrency worldwide.
Cryptocurrency Scammer Stole Some $16 Million From Over 3,500 Victims
A Swedish national wanted by the United States will serve a 15-year prison term after running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, defrauding over 3,500 victims of more than $16 million, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday.
Criminal Complaint Filed Against Bolsonaro By Brazil Senator Over Covid-19 Vaccines
Some of the major loopholes spotted by the prosecutors were comparatively high prices, quick talks, and pending regulatory approvals in the contract.
Fake Vaccination Scam Busted, Data Entry Official Arrested
Residents of a Mumbai housing society lodged a collective complaint about being duped in the name of vaccination after fake certificates were distributed.
Two Indian Men Defrauded Millions In 'Robocall' Scheme By Posing As Social Security Administration
More victims have since emerged after two Indian nationals pleaded guilty on conspiracy charges relating to their involvement in an international robocalls scheme that targeted thousands of vulnerable elderly Americans across multiple U.S. states, including Virginia, for several years.
Thailand Based Gang Arrested For Defrauding Lonely Women Of Over $6 In Romance Scam
Five Thai and one Nigerian national arrested in Thailand after a victim complained of being scammed by someone pretending to be a United States citizen.
Wedding Scammer Swindles Dozens Of Couples; Refuses To Sign Divorce Papers
Wedding scammer admits conning dozens of couples out of thousands before vanishing and refuses to sign divorce documents filed by her husband.
Eight Men Flaunted Cash Online After Stealing $2m From COVID-19 Relief Fund
By submitting fraud unemployment claims, the group reportedly stole $2m from the COVID-19 relief funds, Brooklyn federal court heard.
Fraudsters Clone Man’s Facebook Account, Ask His Friends For Money
Cyber crooks are cloning Facebook accounts to scam people off their money.