These government agencies have been increasingly cracking down on scam text messages, as well as scam calls and other types of fraud. “The text message will include a link to…
In September, the federal Labor Department gave $100 million to state systems to combat fraud. Washington should’ve been a wakeup call for every other state. Washington generally sees a few…
Affinity Fraud: This type of fraud refers to an investment scam that preys upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly, or professional associations. The…
Report scams using the report a scam page. Using photos of attractive men or women, these scammers tend to craft a fake, but believable persona and nurture a potential victim…
Attorney General William Barr on Dec. 1 told the Associated Press that “to date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in…
White, Alexandria. "Identity fraud cost consumers $16.9 billion in 2019-here's how identity theft insurance can help". This will help medical professionals make more precise diagnoses and manage treatments for chronic…
Because of joint investigations by the FTC, the Justice Department, and the U. S. Postal Inspection Service, Western Union agreed to pay $586 million and admitted to aiding and abetting…
They are all charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. He also faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. According to…
Instead, in 1879, at the age of 22, Betty launched what would become her trademark scam. Instead, the complaint alleges that the defendants misused investor money by, among other things,…