#fraud

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#cancer
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

DJ Carey admits falsely claiming he had cancer and defrauding people, including billionaire Denis O'Brien, into paying him for treatment

fromIndependent
16 hours ago
Public health

Five-star hotels, lavish golf resorts and a Super Bowl trip: DJ Carey's brazen deceit laid bare

fromIndependent
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

DJ Carey admits falsely claiming he had cancer and defrauding people, including billionaire Denis O'Brien, into paying him for treatment

fromIndependent
16 hours ago
Public health

Five-star hotels, lavish golf resorts and a Super Bowl trip: DJ Carey's brazen deceit laid bare

fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How two Indian entrepreneurs challenged reliability of the fintech sector: the Transpay Case

The actions of individuals involved in suspicious digital projects call into question the effectiveness of supervisory mechanisms and threaten to tarnish the reputation of the entire industry.
E-Commerce
#tech-industry
fromFortune
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Microsoft suspends 3,000 Outlook and Hotmail accounts created by North Korean IT workers

fromFortune
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Microsoft suspends 3,000 Outlook and Hotmail accounts created by North Korean IT workers

#real-estate
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing trial date as plea negotiations stall

"The defendant created multiple names and dates of birth for herself and propagated an intricate - but false - narrative of an extremely traumatized child with significant special educational and emotional needs."
US politics
#investigation
fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

'Operation Road Test': 5 takeaways on alleged Staten Island DMV license scheme with widespread implications

fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

'Operation Road Test': 5 takeaways on alleged Staten Island DMV license scheme with widespread implications

fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Audit of French payments firm after dubious payments

Worldline plans an external audit to assess its portfolio of risky activities after reports of billions in suspicious transactions led to a share price collapse.
EU data protection
#consumer-protection
#crime
Travel
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
Travel
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
#public-health
#north-korea
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
US politics

US government takes down major North Korean 'remote IT workers' operation | TechCrunch

fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

North Korean operatives and American accomplices accused in massive fraud that infiltrated the Fortune 500 and stole millions

fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
US politics

US government takes down major North Korean 'remote IT workers' operation | TechCrunch

fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

North Korean operatives and American accomplices accused in massive fraud that infiltrated the Fortune 500 and stole millions

fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

New York State correction officer indicted for stealing approximately $43k in workers' compensation benefits over 4 years

"Workers' compensation benefits exist to support those who are truly injured and unable to work, not to be exploited for personal gain... We will seek to hold her fully accountable."
NYC politics
#covid-19
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
US politics

Former high-ranking New York state government employee and her husband charged with accepting kickbacks in PPE fraud scheme

fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
US politics

Former high-ranking New York state government employee and her husband charged with accepting kickbacks in PPE fraud scheme

#identity-theft
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
US politics

Fraudster sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing homeless victims' identities and using them to apply for unemployment benefits

fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
US politics

Fraudster sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing homeless victims' identities and using them to apply for unemployment benefits

fromNational Mortgage News
5 days ago

Ex-HUD staffer pleads guilty to false claim over remote work

Baker submitted timesheets to HUD certifying that she worked hours for the government agency that she never actually did.
US politics
#healthcare
#rehabilitation
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes seeks to cut more than two years off sentence, arguing she has helped fellow prisoners and herself

Elizabeth Holmes is seeking to reduce her prison sentence by more than two years based on her rehabilitative efforts.
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes seeks to cut more than two years off sentence, arguing she has helped fellow prisoners and herself

Elizabeth Holmes is seeking to reduce her prison sentence by more than two years based on her rehabilitative efforts.
#funeral-home
#legal-case
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australian man charged with cattle theft after $100,000 load of bull semen found

Police estimated that the value of each cow was about $3,000, with a total estimated value of stolen livestock reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Agriculture
#scams
Online marketing
fromTechRadar
3 weeks ago

No, those amazing deals on Facebook aren't real - it's a scam, and here's how to spot it

Scammers exploit Facebook Marketplace with fake domains to promote luxury products at unrealistic prices, resulting in financial loss for victims.
Online marketing
fromTechRadar
3 weeks ago

No, those amazing deals on Facebook aren't real - it's a scam, and here's how to spot it

Scammers exploit Facebook Marketplace with fake domains to promote luxury products at unrealistic prices, resulting in financial loss for victims.
#police-investigation
#child-safety
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Nephew Loves to Brag About Committing Fraud. What He's Done Now Has Gone Too Far.

If this really bothers you, or if you're genuinely concerned that this might come back to bite him or his family, the best place to start is an honest conversation with your nephew.
Parenting
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing

The Dzerzhinsky Court in St. Petersburg released four members of the REvil ransomware group after they served enough time awaiting trial despite their guilty pleas.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#nonprofit
fromFortune
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Florida man and his accountant charged with stealing over $100 million from a trust fund he founded for people with special needs

fromFortune
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Florida man and his accountant charged with stealing over $100 million from a trust fund he founded for people with special needs

fromFortune Asia
1 week ago

Vietnam tycoon spared from death penalty for $27 billion fraud after Hanoi abruptly scraps capital punishment for property embezzlement

Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes, including property embezzlement, giving property tycoon Truong My Lan a reprieve from her sentence.
Law
#ai
#shohei-ohtani
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara Begins Serving Sentence On Same Day Of Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Debut With Dodgers

fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara Begins Serving Sentence On Same Day Of Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Debut With Dodgers

#embezzlement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man who called himself Kardashian of Cheshire' admits luxury handbag fraud

Watkin's outward facade of a luxury lifestyle fostered trust among victims, who were then duped into investing large sums of money that vanished without a trace.
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

QC risks are shifting: Fraud, insurance, and compliance take center stage

Legal/Regulatory/Compliance defects surged to become the leading defect category in the fourth quarter. This increase is particularly concerning given the category's history of volatility.
Agile
#criminal-justice
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

#sentencing
#legal-news
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

With Appeal Options Nearly Exhausted, Elizabeth Holmes Seeks Two-Year Sentence Reduction

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

With Appeal Options Nearly Exhausted, Elizabeth Holmes Seeks Two-Year Sentence Reduction

fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Fraudster Took Over 120 Free Flights by Posing as a Flight Attendant

"Ultimately, Alexander booked more than 120 free flights by falsely claiming to be a flight attendant," a Department of Justice news release said.
Travel
#bankruptcy
#law-enforcement
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Founder of cryptocurrency payment company charged with evading sanctions and export controls, defrauding financial institutions, and Violating the Bank Secrecy Act

Iurii Gugnin faces serious charges including wire fraud and money laundering through his cryptocurrency business.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Founder of cryptocurrency payment company charged with evading sanctions and export controls, defrauding financial institutions, and Violating the Bank Secrecy Act

Iurii Gugnin faces serious charges including wire fraud and money laundering through his cryptocurrency business.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 weeks ago

Scam alert: Fraudulent parking tickets circulating near Santa Cruz beaches

Santa Cruz police are warning parked vehicle owners to closely inspect recent parking tickets issued in the beach areas due to reports of fraudulent citations.
San Francisco
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Shady Financial Past of a Major Trump Crypto Investor

Grachev's company is a prominent crypto market-making and investment firm with a murky history, directing a $25 million acquisition of WLF's governance token, $WLFI.
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson resigns after pleading guilty to fraud and theft, related to a kickback scheme involving a family member.
#parking-scam
#legal-proceedings
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Fizzled out: French winemaker risks prison over champagne fraud

A winemaker in France faces four years in prison for producing and selling fake champagne, amid calls for fines and the destruction of seized products.
Growth hacking
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

CISO who helped unmask Badbox warns: Version 3 is coming

Badbox 2.0, a sophisticated botnet targeting smart devices, may launch new attacks despite efforts from security teams to disrupt its operations.
#theft
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Brentwood sports presenter banned from business for football betting scheme

Alan Bentley's company secured more than 1.5 million from hundreds of investors, promising returns during a period where no evidence of any trading existed.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Judge calls woman a 'danger,' sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas | CBC News

Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to prison for faking pregnancies and conning women for doula support, underscoring issues of deception and mental health.
Women in technology
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