#fraud tag - Briefly

Itender Rawat Caught At It Again (Spam) Under New Fake Name & Website MarketResearchTab(dot)com | HackerNoon

Itender Rawat is continuing his spamming activities using fake identities and direct email from his domains, despite previous bans from major email providers.

#shohei-ohtani

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter misses surrender date

Mizuhara was fired for stealing $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts; he is now facing prison time.

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Mizuhara's prison surrender was postponed as he faces nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter misses surrender date

Mizuhara was fired for stealing $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts; he is now facing prison time.

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Mizuhara's prison surrender was postponed as he faces nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

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#ponzi-scheme

Brooklyn Financial Advisor Indicted for Allegedly Stealing $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme

A Brooklyn financial advisor was charged with stealing $1.24 million through fraudulent promissory notes offering high returns.

Sheepshead Bay financial advisor allegedly scammed 10 clients out of $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme: DA Brooklyn Paper

Marat Likhtenstein has been charged with stealing $1.24 million from investors through a Ponzi scheme.

Brooklyn Financial Advisor Indicted for Allegedly Stealing $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme

A Brooklyn financial advisor was charged with stealing $1.24 million through fraudulent promissory notes offering high returns.

Sheepshead Bay financial advisor allegedly scammed 10 clients out of $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme: DA Brooklyn Paper

Marat Likhtenstein has been charged with stealing $1.24 million from investors through a Ponzi scheme.

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Parking fraudsters caught using two blue badges each

Haringey Council fines two fraudsters over blue badge misuse, stressing the importance of protecting parking rights for disabled drivers.

#legal-issues

Woman Tried to Sell 'Burg Building She Didn't Own: Lawsuit

A Florida woman is being sued for illegally profiting from a New York low-income co-op apartment building.

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Pastor arrested for defrauding friends and a church out of over $230,000.

Elliott misled victims about his connections to the city government.

He used trust funds for unauthorized personal and church expenses.

Braintree man pleads guilty after using dead teen's identity for years - including to become a firefighter

Truong Nguyen pleaded guilty to using a deceased teenager's identity for fraud, with sentencing set for June 12.

Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France

Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in prison for financial misconduct related to his role as president of Narbonne rugby club.

Brooklyn podcaster T.J. Stone sentenced for investment scam using fake Seinfeld business name * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn podcaster was sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors of $2 million using a fictitious business name.

Federal Officials Pursue Fraud Case Against Customs Official

U.S. Customs official Serina Baker-Hill has been charged with defrauding FEMA and making false statements.

Woman Tried to Sell 'Burg Building She Didn't Own: Lawsuit

A Florida woman is being sued for illegally profiting from a New York low-income co-op apartment building.

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Pastor arrested for defrauding friends and a church out of over $230,000.

Elliott misled victims about his connections to the city government.

He used trust funds for unauthorized personal and church expenses.

Braintree man pleads guilty after using dead teen's identity for years - including to become a firefighter

Truong Nguyen pleaded guilty to using a deceased teenager's identity for fraud, with sentencing set for June 12.

Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France

Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in prison for financial misconduct related to his role as president of Narbonne rugby club.

Brooklyn podcaster T.J. Stone sentenced for investment scam using fake Seinfeld business name * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn podcaster was sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors of $2 million using a fictitious business name.

Federal Officials Pursue Fraud Case Against Customs Official

U.S. Customs official Serina Baker-Hill has been charged with defrauding FEMA and making false statements.

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#cybercrime

Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heist

Two individuals stole 900+ Taylor Swift tickets through a cyber scheme, netting $635,000 in profits.

Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect

Organised crime is increasingly using AI technology for fraud and data crimes, fundamentally changing criminal operations.

Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heist

Two individuals stole 900+ Taylor Swift tickets through a cyber scheme, netting $635,000 in profits.

Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect

Organised crime is increasingly using AI technology for fraud and data crimes, fundamentally changing criminal operations.

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#scams

Bay Area residents scammed by site impersonating Box Appliance repair company

A Bay Area appliance repair company is being impersonated, leading to customer fraud where thousands are lost without repairs.

Takeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation

Scammers bilk billions by turning illicit cash into seemingly legitimate income through various laundering techniques.

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.

The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.

Police reveal the top 5 types of scams Torontonians are falling for | CBC News

Toronto residents face an increase in crypto and romance scams, with under-reporting complicating efforts to tackle fraud.

How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It

Fireworks in Cambodia mark the success of scammers who exploit victims, resulting in massive financial losses and a robust money-laundering network.

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

Google is removing 10,000 fake business listings and suing scammers who create them.

Bay Area residents scammed by site impersonating Box Appliance repair company

A Bay Area appliance repair company is being impersonated, leading to customer fraud where thousands are lost without repairs.

Takeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation

Scammers bilk billions by turning illicit cash into seemingly legitimate income through various laundering techniques.

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.

The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.

Police reveal the top 5 types of scams Torontonians are falling for | CBC News

Toronto residents face an increase in crypto and romance scams, with under-reporting complicating efforts to tackle fraud.

How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It

Fireworks in Cambodia mark the success of scammers who exploit victims, resulting in massive financial losses and a robust money-laundering network.

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

Google is removing 10,000 fake business listings and suing scammers who create them.

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#impersonation

California is seeing an increase in ICE agent impersonators, AG says. How to spot fakes

Two men impersonated immigration officers, reflecting increased scams targeting the immigrant community amid fears of deportation.

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds QNS

Flushing man scams Chinese national out of $500,000 by impersonating an ICE agent in a visa fraud scheme.

California is seeing an increase in ICE agent impersonators, AG says. How to spot fakes

Two men impersonated immigration officers, reflecting increased scams targeting the immigrant community amid fears of deportation.

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds QNS

Flushing man scams Chinese national out of $500,000 by impersonating an ICE agent in a visa fraud scheme.

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#cybersecurity

FBI's warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these 'smishing' texts now

Smishing attacks are a growing threat that trick individuals into revealing sensitive information via fraudulent SMS messages.

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

Beware of fake file converters downloading malware that can lead to identity theft or ransom demands.

FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes | TechCrunch

Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang to target U.S. corporate executives with fake ransom notes.

Phishing-based attacks have risen 140% year-over-year

The number of browser-based phishing attacks has surged dramatically, indicating a growing threat to organizations.

What's in their (digital) wallets? The scammers loading up phones with stolen cards

Sophisticated digital wallet fraud is rapidly on the rise, prompting warnings from anti-fraud organizations due to its alarming methods and impact.

FBI's warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these 'smishing' texts now

Smishing attacks are a growing threat that trick individuals into revealing sensitive information via fraudulent SMS messages.

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

Beware of fake file converters downloading malware that can lead to identity theft or ransom demands.

FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes | TechCrunch

Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang to target U.S. corporate executives with fake ransom notes.

Phishing-based attacks have risen 140% year-over-year

The number of browser-based phishing attacks has surged dramatically, indicating a growing threat to organizations.

What's in their (digital) wallets? The scammers loading up phones with stolen cards

Sophisticated digital wallet fraud is rapidly on the rise, prompting warnings from anti-fraud organizations due to its alarming methods and impact.

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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini found not guilty of financial wrongdoing at Fifa after second trial concludes

Blatter and Platini have been acquitted again of all charges related to FIFA financial misconduct.

Man profits off patients' addictions, pays brokers to lure them to CA clinics, feds say

California man sentenced for paying illegal kickbacks to body brokers for patient referrals in drug treatment scheme.

#social-security

Elon Musk claims 'massive' Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste? - Poynter

Elon Musk advocates for eliminating waste in entitlement programs to save federal spending and preserve Social Security.

Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Trump administration's proposed changes to Social Security may harm millions due to misinformed efforts targeting fraud.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his mother-in-law wouldn't complain if her Social Security check didn't arrive this month

Lutnick suggests complaints about missing Social Security checks indicate potential fraud, rather than a systemic issue.

Elon Musk claims 'massive' Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste? - Poynter

Elon Musk advocates for eliminating waste in entitlement programs to save federal spending and preserve Social Security.

Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Trump administration's proposed changes to Social Security may harm millions due to misinformed efforts targeting fraud.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his mother-in-law wouldn't complain if her Social Security check didn't arrive this month

Lutnick suggests complaints about missing Social Security checks indicate potential fraud, rather than a systemic issue.

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#journalism

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

There are serious allegations of fraud within UK student loans related to university enrollment.

Investigations are ongoing regarding organized recruitment of individuals for fraudulent student loan claims.

On the trail of Samantha Cookes, or Carrie Jade Williams: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Samantha Cookes reacted aggressively when her lies were challenged, often lashing out at those questioning her.

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

There are serious allegations of fraud within UK student loans related to university enrollment.

Investigations are ongoing regarding organized recruitment of individuals for fraudulent student loan claims.

On the trail of Samantha Cookes, or Carrie Jade Williams: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Samantha Cookes reacted aggressively when her lies were challenged, often lashing out at those questioning her.

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#scam

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Google is suing a Maryland man for creating fake businesses on Google Maps to sell users' personal data as part of a scam.

Tell us: have you seen a scam online advert promoting fake crypto schemes?

A sophisticated scam in Tbilisi defrauded investors of $35 million using fake cryptocurrency adverts and celebrity endorsements.

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Google is suing a Maryland man for creating fake businesses on Google Maps to sell users' personal data as part of a scam.

Tell us: have you seen a scam online advert promoting fake crypto schemes?

A sophisticated scam in Tbilisi defrauded investors of $35 million using fake cryptocurrency adverts and celebrity endorsements.

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#burglary

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

A suspect was arrested for multiple burglaries and mail theft in South San Francisco, linked to a broader fraud operation.

Saratoga city staff foils attempt to access government funds

Residential burglary reported on Paramount Drive involving a broken glass door

Check fraud case in Saratoga involved a significant loss of $4,338

Saratoga's government successfully prevented fraudulent access to funds

Suspect with a history of false reporting made a misleading home invasion call

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

A suspect was arrested for multiple burglaries and mail theft in South San Francisco, linked to a broader fraud operation.

Saratoga city staff foils attempt to access government funds

Residential burglary reported on Paramount Drive involving a broken glass door

Check fraud case in Saratoga involved a significant loss of $4,338

Saratoga's government successfully prevented fraudulent access to funds

Suspect with a history of false reporting made a misleading home invasion call

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#immigration

San Jose lawyer who allegedly fled from Atherton home over visa fraud is extradited from Kyrgyz Republic

A former lawyer in San Jose is extradited from Kyrgyzstan to face fraud charges related to the EB-5 visa program.

Queens conman stole $500K from woman seeking green card by posing as fed: prosecutors

A conman impersonated a federal agent to defraud a woman of $500,000 in a green card scheme.

San Jose lawyer who allegedly fled from Atherton home over visa fraud is extradited from Kyrgyz Republic

A former lawyer in San Jose is extradited from Kyrgyzstan to face fraud charges related to the EB-5 visa program.

Queens conman stole $500K from woman seeking green card by posing as fed: prosecutors

A conman impersonated a federal agent to defraud a woman of $500,000 in a green card scheme.

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#crime

S.F. tow truck owner indicted for 'conspiracy' to burn competitors' trucks

A towing company owner in San Francisco was indicted for conspiring to set fires to his own trucks to boost business.

Corrupt Met Police officer jailed for stealing dead woman's money for Amazon and Deliveroo shopping spree

A police officer was jailed for 20 months for stealing a dead woman's bank details and making fraudulent purchases.

Poker Player Faces Fraud Charges After Possible Fake Kidnapping

George Paul Janssen's alleged kidnapping is now suspected to be a scam linked to $3.2 million in bank fraud.

Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix

Carl Rinsch was charged with fraud for misusing $11 million from Netflix intended for a series.

A Unique Crime: What Fraud Reveals About Ourselves

Fraud uniquely involves deception requiring participation from both victim and perpetrator, unlike other crimes.

Scandal in the Stands: Keigo Miura and Simon Yeung Caught at Tokyo Baseball Game - What Are They Plotting? - Social Media Explorer

The appearance of two notorious fraudsters at Tokyo Dome raises suspicions about their motives and potential collaboration.

S.F. tow truck owner indicted for 'conspiracy' to burn competitors' trucks

A towing company owner in San Francisco was indicted for conspiring to set fires to his own trucks to boost business.

Corrupt Met Police officer jailed for stealing dead woman's money for Amazon and Deliveroo shopping spree

A police officer was jailed for 20 months for stealing a dead woman's bank details and making fraudulent purchases.

Poker Player Faces Fraud Charges After Possible Fake Kidnapping

George Paul Janssen's alleged kidnapping is now suspected to be a scam linked to $3.2 million in bank fraud.

Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix

Carl Rinsch was charged with fraud for misusing $11 million from Netflix intended for a series.

A Unique Crime: What Fraud Reveals About Ourselves

Fraud uniquely involves deception requiring participation from both victim and perpetrator, unlike other crimes.

Scandal in the Stands: Keigo Miura and Simon Yeung Caught at Tokyo Baseball Game - What Are They Plotting? - Social Media Explorer

The appearance of two notorious fraudsters at Tokyo Dome raises suspicions about their motives and potential collaboration.

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#taylor-swift

The Hackers Who Stole the Eras Tour

Two individuals arrested for ticket scalping, stealing over 900 tickets worth $600,000, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets.

Burlington pair face additional charges linked to Taylor Swift ticket scam now totalling $210K | CBC News

Halton police charge Burlington couple in a significant Taylor Swift ticket scam, totaling nearly $140,000 in losses for fans.

The Hackers Who Stole the Eras Tour

Two individuals arrested for ticket scalping, stealing over 900 tickets worth $600,000, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets.

Burlington pair face additional charges linked to Taylor Swift ticket scam now totalling $210K | CBC News

Halton police charge Burlington couple in a significant Taylor Swift ticket scam, totaling nearly $140,000 in losses for fans.

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#legal-proceedings

Wealthy Golden Beach woman pleads guilty to cheating the IRS out of $1.9 million in taxes

Gilda B. Rosenberg pleaded guilty to evading $1.9 million in taxes by hiding income in foreign accounts.

N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' Con

Thomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

A jury found Aimee Bock guilty in a $250 million pandemic fraud scheme targeting a children's feeding program.

NYC man (not George Costanza) sentenced for 'Vandelay' con

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months for defrauding investors through his business, Vandelay Contracting.

Man from Esher charged with stealing nearly 300,000 from employer in Camden

A financial director from Esher is accused of stealing nearly £300,000 from his employer over six years.

Suave NYC con slapped with sentence for using 'wealthy' alter ego to swindle investors out of $700k

Ian Mitchell swindled $700,000 using a fake identity, posing as a wealthy Jamaican investment banker.

Wealthy Golden Beach woman pleads guilty to cheating the IRS out of $1.9 million in taxes

Gilda B. Rosenberg pleaded guilty to evading $1.9 million in taxes by hiding income in foreign accounts.

N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' Con

Thomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

A jury found Aimee Bock guilty in a $250 million pandemic fraud scheme targeting a children's feeding program.

NYC man (not George Costanza) sentenced for 'Vandelay' con

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months for defrauding investors through his business, Vandelay Contracting.

Man from Esher charged with stealing nearly 300,000 from employer in Camden

A financial director from Esher is accused of stealing nearly £300,000 from his employer over six years.

Suave NYC con slapped with sentence for using 'wealthy' alter ego to swindle investors out of $700k

Ian Mitchell swindled $700,000 using a fake identity, posing as a wealthy Jamaican investment banker.

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#financial-crime

Assistant stole $10M from elderly clients to buy trove of designer goods, feds say - and showed up in court with flashy designer purse

An elderly couple in New York lost nearly $10 million to their assistant's fraudulent activities over seven years.

Knightsbridge mansion and golf course forfeited from wife of McMafia' banker selling for 19.5m

Zamira Hajiyeva forfeited properties worth £19.5 million as part of a settlement following a fraud investigation into her husband's financial crimes.

AdTech CEO whose products detected ad fraud jailed for fraud

Paul Roberts, former CEO of Kubient, was jailed for a year for fraudulent financial practices including fake revenue reporting.

East Bay man sentenced to federal prison in $840,363 romance scam

A romance scam resulted in Barnabas Jime receiving a two-year prison sentence for stealing $840,363 from victims.

Chelsea Piers claims worker used phony invoices to skim $80K - and it wants the money and his salary back

A former Chelsea Piers employee is being sued for stealing nearly $80,000 through fake invoices, along with his entire salary.

The lawsuit addresses fraudulent activities and civil conspiracy by the ex-employee and his partner.

Assistant stole $10M from elderly clients to buy trove of designer goods, feds say - and showed up in court with flashy designer purse

An elderly couple in New York lost nearly $10 million to their assistant's fraudulent activities over seven years.

Knightsbridge mansion and golf course forfeited from wife of McMafia' banker selling for 19.5m

Zamira Hajiyeva forfeited properties worth £19.5 million as part of a settlement following a fraud investigation into her husband's financial crimes.

AdTech CEO whose products detected ad fraud jailed for fraud

Paul Roberts, former CEO of Kubient, was jailed for a year for fraudulent financial practices including fake revenue reporting.

East Bay man sentenced to federal prison in $840,363 romance scam

A romance scam resulted in Barnabas Jime receiving a two-year prison sentence for stealing $840,363 from victims.

Chelsea Piers claims worker used phony invoices to skim $80K - and it wants the money and his salary back

A former Chelsea Piers employee is being sued for stealing nearly $80,000 through fake invoices, along with his entire salary.

The lawsuit addresses fraudulent activities and civil conspiracy by the ex-employee and his partner.

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In Miami, Scalpers Had the Hot Tickets to Driver's License Appointments

Scalpers in Florida have begun reselling driver's license appointments, prompting an investigation and potential legal changes.

Nonprofit's Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid

Aimee Bock was convicted for a massive fraud scheme involving over $240 million in pandemic relief funds.

Frank founder Charlie Javice says feds won't let JPMorgan fraud jury see her website - and asked for a mistrial

Charlie Javice allegedly misled JPMorgan about the user base of her startup Frank, leading to a $175M purchase.

#netflix

Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never aired

Carl Erik Rinsch allegedly defrauded Netflix of $11 million intended for a sci-fi show, diverting it to personal expenses and investments.

'47 Ronin' director charged with $11 million fraud over doomed Netflix sci-fi series

Carl Erik Rinsch charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for show production.

Director arrested after spending $17M budget for failed Netflix show on crypto, sports cars and divorce fees

Director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for allegedly defrauding Netflix of $17 million intended for a series that was never completed.

5 Rolls Royces and $638k in mattresses: How prosecutors say director Carl Rinsch ripped off Netflix and went spending

Carl Erik Rinsch scammed Netflix out of $11 million, allegedly using the funds for risky investments and luxury purchases.

Feds charge director with $11 million fraud over his unfinished Netflix show

Carl Erik Rinsch is charged with fraud for misusing $11 million from Netflix, originally intended for a sci-fi series, on personal investments.

Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never aired

Carl Erik Rinsch allegedly defrauded Netflix of $11 million intended for a sci-fi show, diverting it to personal expenses and investments.

'47 Ronin' director charged with $11 million fraud over doomed Netflix sci-fi series

Carl Erik Rinsch charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for show production.

Director arrested after spending $17M budget for failed Netflix show on crypto, sports cars and divorce fees

Director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for allegedly defrauding Netflix of $17 million intended for a series that was never completed.

5 Rolls Royces and $638k in mattresses: How prosecutors say director Carl Rinsch ripped off Netflix and went spending

Carl Erik Rinsch scammed Netflix out of $11 million, allegedly using the funds for risky investments and luxury purchases.

Feds charge director with $11 million fraud over his unfinished Netflix show

Carl Erik Rinsch is charged with fraud for misusing $11 million from Netflix, originally intended for a sci-fi series, on personal investments.

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Brooklyn Podcaster Gets 45 Months for 'Seinfeld'-Inspired Crypto Scam

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors out of approximately $2 million.

#identity

Woman falsely declared dead by fraudster wanting to take her Plumstead home

June Ashimola is alive, overturning claims of her death based on a fraudulent certificate orchestrated by a convicted fraudster.

On the trail of Samantha Cookes: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Samantha Cookes exhibited aggressive behavior when her lies were challenged, illustrating her deep-rooted defensiveness and manipulation.

Woman falsely declared dead by fraudster wanting to take her Plumstead home

June Ashimola is alive, overturning claims of her death based on a fraudulent certificate orchestrated by a convicted fraudster.

On the trail of Samantha Cookes: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Samantha Cookes exhibited aggressive behavior when her lies were challenged, illustrating her deep-rooted defensiveness and manipulation.

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#new-york

Florida Woman's Ownership Claim on Williamsburg Building Sparks Legal Fight

New York Attorney General sues Jessica Vargas for fraud in an HDFC affordable housing scheme.

Woman sued for taking over NYC co-op in trendy neighborhood and trying to sell it - but blames city official for scheme

A woman is accused of illegally taking over a co-op building in Williamsburg and pocketing significant rent.

Florida Woman's Ownership Claim on Williamsburg Building Sparks Legal Fight

New York Attorney General sues Jessica Vargas for fraud in an HDFC affordable housing scheme.

Woman sued for taking over NYC co-op in trendy neighborhood and trying to sell it - but blames city official for scheme

A woman is accused of illegally taking over a co-op building in Williamsburg and pocketing significant rent.

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Former lawyer gets prison time after posing as BigLaw alum, former football player in quest for jobs

A former lawyer was sentenced for using fake identities to secure jobs in law firms, committing Social Security fraud.

The Biglaw Job Market Is Rough, But It Isn't Worth Going To Prison Over - Above the Law

A former lawyer was sentenced to prison for Social Security fraud while pursuing high-paying job opportunities.

Honesty on resumes is crucial, as the job market becomes fiercely competitive.

#covid-19

Long Island tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda - and even a house in DR: prosecutors

Tax preparer Damaris Beltre defrauded the IRS of $12 million through a COVID scheme.

NYC attorney stole $4.4M meant for COVID gear to fund 'romantic relationship' with CEO GF: prosecutors

Attorney Bryan McKenna misappropriated $4.4 million from an escrow account intended for PPE purchases during the COVID pandemic to fund his personal relationship.

Fraudulent Bexley cabbie claimed 130,000 in Covid Bounce Back scheme

A Bexley taxi driver was sentenced to two and a half years for fraudulently claiming £130,000 in Covid loans by inflating his businesses' income.

Long Island tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda - and even a house in DR: prosecutors

Tax preparer Damaris Beltre defrauded the IRS of $12 million through a COVID scheme.

NYC attorney stole $4.4M meant for COVID gear to fund 'romantic relationship' with CEO GF: prosecutors

Attorney Bryan McKenna misappropriated $4.4 million from an escrow account intended for PPE purchases during the COVID pandemic to fund his personal relationship.

Fraudulent Bexley cabbie claimed 130,000 in Covid Bounce Back scheme

A Bexley taxi driver was sentenced to two and a half years for fraudulently claiming £130,000 in Covid loans by inflating his businesses' income.

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Two SF Women Charged With $500K In Welfare Fraud by Claiming They Were Caring for 17 Kids

A couple engaged in a fraudulent childcare scheme, falsely claiming to care for 17 children to receive $30,000 monthly subsidies.

#fema

3 charged for filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

Three individuals face charges for fraudulently claiming wildfire disaster funds meant for true victims, risking up to 30 years in prison.

Their homes burned in wildfires. Fraudsters took their disaster relief funds, feds say

Three arrested for fraudulent claims to FEMA disaster-relief funds following Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

3 charged for filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

Three individuals face charges for fraudulently claiming wildfire disaster funds meant for true victims, risking up to 30 years in prison.

Their homes burned in wildfires. Fraudsters took their disaster relief funds, feds say

Three arrested for fraudulent claims to FEMA disaster-relief funds following Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

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Singapore grants bail for Nvidia chip smugglers in alleged $390M fraud | TechCrunch

Three men arrested in Singapore for fraud involving Nvidia chip smuggling were granted bail, pending further investigation and court hearings.

Omnium Canna's $233,000 Debt: Where Is Howard Hoffman, and Why Has Omnium Gone Silent? | stupidDOPE

Omnium Canna owes $233,000 for work done, and the responsible parties are unaccountable.

15 Mind-Blowing AI Statistics Everyone Must Know About Now

AI investment is surging as major tech companies strive for dominance in artificial intelligence.

Finding a cannabis farm in your house podcast

In hiring a lettings agent, it's crucial to verify legitimacy to avoid financial loss and property damage, as demonstrated in Hajaj's story.

Brooklyn man accused of trying to buy over $1,400 worth of gift cards with fake money in Stony Point

A man from Brooklyn was arrested for attempting to buy gift cards with counterfeit money.

Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers

Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for unlicensed gambling sites, contrary to their promises, impacting UK customers.

Cork TD arrested in garda fraud investigation

A politician was arrested for alleged fraud but released without charge; investigations are ongoing.

Inquiry into government adviser's expense claims for 'mileage to constituency office which did not exist'

An internal review of expenses paid to a former adviser has been referred to gardaí for alleged fraudulent claims.

Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Hangs Out With Diddy Every Day

Sam Bankman-Fried speculated on political shifts during his fraud trial, reflecting on his ties with the Democratic Party and a potential pivot to the Republicans.

'Frostbit Boy' calls gardai alleging fraud over competition he promoted online

Ruairí McSorley reports fraud related to TikTok raffle, reigniting his story of fame.

The ongoing gardaí probe into a canceled prize raffle draws attention to online competition legalities.

Democrat-backing fintech executive arrested for allegedly defrauding investors out of $145 million

Joseph Neal Sanberg, a multimillionaire founder of a climate-friendly bank, was arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of $145 million.

#fraud#fraud

US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

Boeing ordered to face June 23 fraud trial over 737 MAX crashes after plea deal collapse

US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

Boeing ordered to face June 23 fraud trial over 737 MAX crashes after plea deal collapse

Itender Rawat Caught At It Again (Spam) Under New Fake Name & Website MarketResearchTab(dot)com | HackerNoon

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter misses surrender date

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter misses surrender date

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Brooklyn Financial Advisor Indicted for Allegedly Stealing $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme

Sheepshead Bay financial advisor allegedly scammed 10 clients out of $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme: DA Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Financial Advisor Indicted for Allegedly Stealing $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme

Sheepshead Bay financial advisor allegedly scammed 10 clients out of $1.24M in Ponzi Scheme: DA Brooklyn Paper

Parking fraudsters caught using two blue badges each

Woman Tried to Sell 'Burg Building She Didn't Own: Lawsuit

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Braintree man pleads guilty after using dead teen's identity for years - including to become a firefighter

Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France

Brooklyn podcaster T.J. Stone sentenced for investment scam using fake Seinfeld business name * Brooklyn Paper

Federal Officials Pursue Fraud Case Against Customs Official

Woman Tried to Sell 'Burg Building She Didn't Own: Lawsuit

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Braintree man pleads guilty after using dead teen's identity for years - including to become a firefighter

Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France

Brooklyn podcaster T.J. Stone sentenced for investment scam using fake Seinfeld business name * Brooklyn Paper

Federal Officials Pursue Fraud Case Against Customs Official

Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heist

Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect

Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heist

Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect

Bay Area residents scammed by site impersonating Box Appliance repair company

Takeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Police reveal the top 5 types of scams Torontonians are falling for | CBC News

How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

Bay Area residents scammed by site impersonating Box Appliance repair company

Takeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Police reveal the top 5 types of scams Torontonians are falling for | CBC News

How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

California is seeing an increase in ICE agent impersonators, AG says. How to spot fakes

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds QNS

California is seeing an increase in ICE agent impersonators, AG says. How to spot fakes

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds QNS

FBI's warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these 'smishing' texts now

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes | TechCrunch

Phishing-based attacks have risen 140% year-over-year

What's in their (digital) wallets? The scammers loading up phones with stolen cards

FBI's warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these 'smishing' texts now

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes | TechCrunch

Phishing-based attacks have risen 140% year-over-year

What's in their (digital) wallets? The scammers loading up phones with stolen cards

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini found not guilty of financial wrongdoing at Fifa after second trial concludes

Man profits off patients' addictions, pays brokers to lure them to CA clinics, feds say

Elon Musk claims 'massive' Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste? - Poynter

Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his mother-in-law wouldn't complain if her Social Security check didn't arrive this month

Elon Musk claims 'massive' Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste? - Poynter

Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his mother-in-law wouldn't complain if her Social Security check didn't arrive this month

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

On the trail of Samantha Cookes, or Carrie Jade Williams: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

On the trail of Samantha Cookes, or Carrie Jade Williams: Inside serial fraudster's desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Tell us: have you seen a scam online advert promoting fake crypto schemes?

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Tell us: have you seen a scam online advert promoting fake crypto schemes?

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

Saratoga city staff foils attempt to access government funds

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

Saratoga city staff foils attempt to access government funds

San Jose lawyer who allegedly fled from Atherton home over visa fraud is extradited from Kyrgyz Republic

Queens conman stole $500K from woman seeking green card by posing as fed: prosecutors

San Jose lawyer who allegedly fled from Atherton home over visa fraud is extradited from Kyrgyz Republic

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