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Fraudulents

283 articles

A complex, interlocking gear system, with one critical gear visibly broken and askew, symbolizing the failure of a stock-backed loan fraud scheme.
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Sklarov Charged in $450 Million Stock-Backed Loan Fraud Scheme

Vladimir Sklarov faces charges in an alleged $450 million stock-backed loan fraud scheme, highlighti…

Elena Marchetti·May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Aerial view of a city financial district with digital lines connecting bank buildings, symbolizing the widespread nature of the bank call scam and fund transfers.
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FBI Warns of Bank Call Scam Draining Savings

FBI warns of a sophisticated bank call scam draining savings in minutes, where fraudsters impersonate banks to trick vic…

James Whitfield·May 6, 2026, 1:01 AM
A detailed still life composition representing a global crypto scam crackdown, featuring a stack of seized cryptocurrency hardware wallets, a laptop displaying a 'fraud investigation' alert, scattered legal documents, and a pile of Indian Rupee banknotes, all under strong, focused task force lighting.
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Global Crypto Scam Crackdown: 276 Arrested, ₹5,800 Crore Seized

A global crypto scam crackdown led to 276 arrests, 9 fraud hubs dismantled, and ₹5,800 crore seized in a massive multi-n…

James Whitfield·May 5, 2026, 1:01 AM
A close-up of a computer screen displaying a 'FRAUD ALERT' notification over a blurred background of a secure network interface, symbolizing Europol shuts down €50 million online fraud operation.
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Europol Shuts Down €50 Million Online Fraud Operation

Europol shuts down €50 million online fraud operation, a significant blow to cybercrime. Learn how the scheme worked, wh…

Elena Marchetti·May 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
A stack of shredded financial documents on a desk in a dimly lit office, representing the aftermath of the $50 million Ponzi scheme investigation.
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Madison County tax preparer pleads guilty in $50 million Ponzi scheme

A Madison County tax preparer pleaded guilty in a $50 million Ponzi scheme, defrauding hundreds of investors. Learn how…

David Hale·May 2, 2026, 9:01 AM
A close-up of a Texas state trooper's hand holding a fraudulent passport, with blurred police car lights in the background, symbolizing the discovery of the passport scam kingpin.
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Texas Traffic Stop Unveils Passport Scam Kingpin

A Texas traffic stop exposed an $8 million passport scam kingpin, revealing a sophisticated fraud that defrauded countle…

James Whitfield·May 1, 2026, 9:01 AM
Close-up of a stack of fraudulent invoices marked 'US Air Force' with a red 'VOID' stamp, symbolizing the Air Force fraud.
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Air Force Fraud

Texas man pleads guilty to a $37 million US Air Force fraud, channeling illicit bribes to ‘Godfather’ and ‘Al Capone’.

Marcus Rivera·April 30, 2026, 1:01 AM
A stylized, abstract representation of shattered trust and disappearing wealth, symbolizing Burt Marshall's $90 million fraud scheme.
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Burt Marshall’s $90 million fraud scheme exposed

Burt Marshall’s $90 million fraud scheme devastated hundreds of victims, many elderly, through a sophisticated Ponzi ope…

David Hale·April 29, 2026, 5:01 PM
A smartphone screen displaying various social media apps, with abstract digital lines and dollar signs superimposed, representing social media fraud losses.
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Social media fraud losses reach billions, FTC reports

A third of scam victims lost billions to social media fraud, FTC reports. Learn how these schemes work and what red flag…

James Whitfield·April 29, 2026, 9:01 AM
A close-up shot of a smartphone screen displaying a fake investment app interface with fabricated green charts and figures, overlaid with a chat window showing a deceptive romantic message. The screen is slightly cracked, symbolizing broken trust, and the background is blurred, suggesting a cluttered call center environment. Melaka raids dismantle scam operations.
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Melaka raids dismantle scam calling centres, 45 arrested

Melaka raids dismantle scam calling centres, leading to 45 arrests in sex, love, and investment fraud schemes. Millions…

Marcus Rivera·April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
A dimly lit, empty office space at dawn, with a computer screen displaying a frozen bank account balance, symbolizing the aftermath of an identity theft scheme.
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Two Somerset Men Arrested in $2 Million Identity Theft Scheme

Two Somerset County men were arrested in Pennsylvania for a $2 million identity theft scheme, highlighting the pervasive…

Sarah Chen·April 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
A collection of shredded financial documents, a blurred federal prison background, and a gavel, symbolizing the consequences of multiple fraud schemes.
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Southern Indiana man sentenced in multiple fraud schemes

A Southern Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison for multiple fraud schemes, emphasizing the need for financial vi…

Sarah Chen·April 25, 2026, 5:01 PM
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