Previously Convicted Fraudster Accused of Turning Art Fight
A high-profile art deal turned sour when a previously convicted fraudster accused used lies to push a price down and ...
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Billed $96M COVID Tests: The Hidden Fraud Exposed Today
A rare fraud case shows how fake test samples led to millions in payments. Learn how it happened, what it means for y...
Defendants Still Await Sentencing in $2M Navy Federal Scam
Eight defendants have been sentenced in a parking-lot phone scam that targeted Navy Federal customers, but two defend...
Fake Bills Became Gift: How to Spot Fraud and Stay Safe
Counterfeit money can slip into everyday transactions and end up funding gift cards via fraud. This guide explains th...
New York Man Sentenced for $1.4 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
A New York man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for running a Telegram-based crypto fraud that netted abo...
Fentanyl-Linked Chinese Network Tied to Crypto Scam in Japan
An international investigation ties a fentanyl-linked chinese network tied to a Japan-based crypto scam to a counterf...
They Promised 800% Returns: How Fraudsters Bilked Thousands
A spike in pandemic-era scams swore of fast wealth, but the reality was a carefully hidden pyramid scheme. Learn how ...
Washington Man Sentenced to Five Years for Crypto Laundering
A Washington state man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for helping launder roughly $100 million in cryp...
Fake Uniswap Website Drains Crypto Wallets: Scam Nets $400K
A counterfeit Uniswap interface has begun draining wallets, with investigators estimating at least $400,000 stolen. S...
Minnesota Fraudster $250 Million Case Drives Sentencing
A Minnesota nonprofit leader was sentenced to nearly 42 years for orchestrating a $250 million fraud tied to pandemic...
Bitcoin Industry Breaking Under Strain, US ATM Shakeout
A leading US bitcoin ATM operator filed for Chapter 11 in May, setting off a broader wave of scrutiny, bankrupted fir...
ZachXBT Links Teen Crypto Flaunter to $19M Theft Network
A leading blockchain investigator ties a US-based actor to a $19 million crypto theft network that used social engine...