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Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Ex-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out

Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Mission District

Former Caltrain employees who built secret apartments get jail time

Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Ex-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out

Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Mission District

Former Caltrain employees who built secret apartments get jail time

more#embezzlement
#legal-news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

more#legal-news
#crime
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

Travel
fromSFGATE
19 hours 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.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

more#crime
#legal
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Brooklyn Supreme Court convicts disbarred lawyer who faked short sales and took people's homes

A disbarred attorney was convicted for stealing homeowners' deeds during foreclosure.
Sanford Solny deceived vulnerable homeowners, claiming to help with short sales.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Business

Bookkeeper for fast-food franchises has assets frozen by the High Court, amid claims of 'gargantuan' 4.7m fraud

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Women in technology

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

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Brooklyn Supreme Court convicts disbarred lawyer who faked short sales and took people's homes

A disbarred attorney was convicted for stealing homeowners' deeds during foreclosure.
Sanford Solny deceived vulnerable homeowners, claiming to help with short sales.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Business

Bookkeeper for fast-food franchises has assets frozen by the High Court, amid claims of 'gargantuan' 4.7m fraud

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Women in technology

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

more#legal
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day 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.
#bankruptcy
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
NYC startup

Pay up, Pieter Vos (Rodeo): tricked investor PSG Equity awarded nearly 63M in damages - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
NYC startup

Pay up, Pieter Vos (Rodeo): tricked investor PSG Equity awarded nearly 63M in damages - Silicon Canals

more#bankruptcy
#law-enforcement
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Two men indicted for sophisticated financial scam that used 17 stolen Social Security numbers to open accounts and get fake loans

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Two men indicted for sophisticated financial scam that used 17 stolen Social Security numbers to open accounts and get fake loans

more#law-enforcement
#cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
4 weeks ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Growth hacking
fromTheregister
3 days 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.
Remote teams
fromTechSpot
2 weeks ago

How North Korea infiltrated remote US jobs through a TikTok user in Minnesota

Remote work has facilitated a fraud scheme involving North Korean tech workers infiltrating American companies, leading to significant financial losses.
Online marketing
fromTechRadar
1 day 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
4 weeks ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Growth hacking
fromTheregister
3 days 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.
Remote teams
fromTechSpot
2 weeks ago

How North Korea infiltrated remote US jobs through a TikTok user in Minnesota

Remote work has facilitated a fraud scheme involving North Korean tech workers infiltrating American companies, leading to significant financial losses.
Online marketing
fromTechRadar
1 day 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.
more#cybersecurity
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

"It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve you, my neighbors, my community, my people. Every policy I wrote, every budget line I fought for, every block I walked was rooted in love and loyalty to you, District 7."
NYC politics
#parking-scam
more#parking-scam
European startups
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Greenhouse and Clear team up to fight fake job applications flooding tech hiring

Fraudulent job applications, including AI-generated content, are increasingly problematic, with predictions that up to 25% of applications could be fake by 2028.
#scams
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Parking in NYC is hard enough: Don't get suckered by the meter

Beware of QR codes on parking meters as they may lead to fraudulent websites.
Always report any suspicious QR codes found on parking meters.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Parking in NYC is hard enough: Don't get suckered by the meter

Beware of QR codes on parking meters as they may lead to fraudulent websites.
Always report any suspicious QR codes found on parking meters.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
more#scams
#legal-proceedings
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

How a DoorDash driver scammed the company out $2.5 million

A former DoorDash driver pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded the company of over $2.5 million through fraudulent orders and employee credential misuse.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

Scammer sold fake car insurance and used victim's details in false claims

A scammer sold fake car insurance and used victims' details for fraudulent claims, leading to significant legal consequences.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
2 days 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.
more#legal-proceedings
#criminal-justice
Venture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Northern California business man who used underwater scooter in lake to evade arrest pleads guilty to investment fraud

Matthew Piercey pled guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, attempting to escape authorities by jumping into a lake with an underwater scooter.
Venture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Northern California business man who used underwater scooter in lake to evade arrest pleads guilty to investment fraud

Matthew Piercey pled guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, attempting to escape authorities by jumping into a lake with an underwater scooter.
more#criminal-justice
#theft
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bookkeeper And Two Accomplices Allegedly Steal More Than $1M in Fraud Scheme

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Tipperary businessman pleads guilty to fraudulent sales of diggers and plant machinery after gaining trust of unsuspecting buyers

fromBKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bookkeeper And Two Accomplices Allegedly Steal More Than $1M in Fraud Scheme

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Tipperary businessman pleads guilty to fraudulent sales of diggers and plant machinery after gaining trust of unsuspecting buyers

more#theft
#investment
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Decision coming in trial of developers accused of defrauding investors out of retirement savings | CBC News

Investors hope for justice in high-stakes fraud case against Fortress Real Developments.
The judgment will impact the lives of those devastated by their lost investments.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Decision coming in trial of developers accused of defrauding investors out of retirement savings | CBC News

Investors hope for justice in high-stakes fraud case against Fortress Real Developments.
The judgment will impact the lives of those devastated by their lost investments.
more#investment
#legal-case
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

Gravesend bookkeeper, two accomplices, indicted for stealing more than $1.1M through fake payroll and check-cashing scheme

fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

Gravesend bookkeeper, two accomplices, indicted for stealing more than $1.1M through fake payroll and check-cashing scheme

more#legal-case
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Pleasanton woman recounts ordeal with businessman now accused of running Ponzi scheme'

I'm glad that it happened. I was really pissed off about what he put me through.
SF parents
#cybercrime
Canada news
fromThe Center Square
2 weeks ago

Feds bust Chinese-Canadian fraud ring operating in 37 states targeting seniors

A transnational fraud scheme targeting elderly citizens has resulted in 16 indictments, leading to over $5 million in losses.
fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago
DC food

16 Defendants Federally Charged in Connection with DanaBot Malware Scheme That Infected Computers Worldwide

fromDatabreaches
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin Prices

Canada news
fromThe Center Square
2 weeks ago

Feds bust Chinese-Canadian fraud ring operating in 37 states targeting seniors

A transnational fraud scheme targeting elderly citizens has resulted in 16 indictments, leading to over $5 million in losses.
fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago
DC food

16 Defendants Federally Charged in Connection with DanaBot Malware Scheme That Infected Computers Worldwide

fromDatabreaches
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin Prices

more#cybercrime
#grand-larceny
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Gravesend bookkeeper, two accomplices, indicted for stealing more than $1.M through fake payroll and check-cashing scheme

fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Gravesend bookkeeper, two accomplices, indicted for stealing more than $1.M through fake payroll and check-cashing scheme

more#grand-larceny
NYC real estate
fromVulture
1 week ago

Tom Girardi Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison on His 86th Birthday

Tom Girardi sentenced to over seven years in prison for embezzling settlement money from clients.
#sentencing
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Third brothel ring defendant sentenced for prostitution conspiracy, wire fraud

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Third brothel ring defendant sentenced for prostitution conspiracy, wire fraud

more#sentencing
#criminal-charges
more#criminal-charges
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sweden faces call to halt international adoptions after inquiry finds abuses and fraud

A Swedish commission recommended Monday that international adoptions be stopped after an investigation found a series of abuses and fraud dating back decades.
UK news
#retirement-savings
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Retirement

NYC man lost $114,000 - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen and cashed

fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago
Retirement

NYC man lost $114K - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen. So why do 43% of retirement savers still have to deal with this 'outdated' and 'insecure' method?

Retirement
fromAol
2 weeks ago

NYC man lost $114,000 - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen and cashed

Retirement plan administrators continue to use insecure paper checks for rollovers, exposing savers to significant risks and complications.
fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago
Retirement

NYC man lost $114K - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen. So why do 43% of retirement savers still have to deal with this 'outdated' and 'insecure' method?

more#retirement-savings
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump's Pardon May Literally Pay Off for the Chrisleys

Trump's pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley may eliminate their restitution payments, impacting those they defrauded.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump's Pardon May Literally Pay Off for the Chrisleys

Trump's pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley may eliminate their restitution payments, impacting those they defrauded.
more#donald-trump
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man charged over alleged fake plane parts scam which grounded hundreds of flights

‘Today's charges are the outcome of a focused and fast-paced investigation,’ said Nick Ephgrave, director of the SFO, highlighting the urgency and importance of the matter.
UK news
#wire-fraud
more#wire-fraud
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

RICO billing conspiracy by law firms 'hoodwinked' courts, Ford alleges in suit seeking $300M

Ford Motor Co. accuses California law firms of a racketeering conspiracy involving inflated billing in lemon law litigation.
Law
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution in exchange for substantial financial compensation to crash victims' families and the government.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Former Miami corrections officer sentenced for COVID loan program fraud

Angelo Stephen, a former correctional officer, orchestrated fraudulent schemes to exploit COVID relief funds, leading to a four-month prison sentence and restitution payment.
Miami Marlins
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

'We're seeing an immense uplift in the scale': How generative AI is fueling the next wave of ad tech fraud

Generative AI is being exploited by fraudsters to hijack ad revenues and mimic trusted publishers, complicating the ad tech landscape.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Like 'Suits' Meets 'Mad Men' But With Fraud Charges Because It's Real Life - Above the Law

Faking a legal career, as exemplified by Aditya Rai, leads to serious legal repercussions, as evidenced by his multiple fraud charges.
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