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An aerial view of a sprawling corporate campus, representing the scale of the financial empire involved in the Greg Lindberg to be sentenced case.
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Greg Lindberg to be sentenced in $2 billion money laundering scheme

Insurance mogul Greg Lindberg faces sentencing in a massive $2 billion money laundering scheme, impacting countless inve…

Sarah Chen·May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
A close-up of shredded financial documents, a partially obscured brokerage statement, and a signed but misleading client authorization form, symbolizing financial advisor client fraud.
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Financial Advisor Dean Dellas Pleads Guilty to Client Fraud

Dean Dellas, a Cazenovia financial advisor, pleaded guilty to stealing $686,000 from clients through fraudulent fees and…

Sarah Chen·May 18, 2026, 5:01 PM
Police evidence bag filled with cash and deposit slips, labeled 'Embezzler Brett Fisher Case'
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Embezzler Brett Fisher Charged Again While Out on Bond

Serial embezzler Brett A. Fisher charged again for stealing nearly $30,000 from a pizza company while out on bond for a…

David Hale·May 11, 2026, 5:01 PM
A close-up of a legal document titled 'Nelnet Student Loan Settlement' on a polished wooden desk, with a gavel and a stack of coins nearby, symbolizing legal review and financial restitution.
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Nelnet student loan settlement receives judge review

A federal judge is set to review a $10 million Nelnet student loan settlement on May 10, 2026, addressing alleged miscon…

Marcus Rivera·May 10, 2026, 9:02 AM
A detailed close-up of a tarnished, antique brass balance scale, with one pan overflowing with South African rand notes and the other empty, symbolizing the imbalance and ultimate loss from the Ablaze Trading fraud.
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Futcher convicted in R9.2M Ablaze Trading fraud

Ablaze Trading fraudster Andrew Paul Futcher convicted for swindling R9.2 million from nine victims in a Ponzi scheme pr…

Elena Marchetti·May 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
A digital bounty poster for the Drift Issues Bounty on $295 Million DeFi Hack, displayed on a glowing cryptocurrency exchange screen.
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Drift Issues Bounty on $295 Million DeFi Hack

Drift Issues Bounty on $295 Million DeFi Hack, highlighting severe vulnerabilities and impacting countless investors in…

James Whitfield·May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM
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, highlighting the persistent th…

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 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 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 conceptual image depicting a complex, multi-layered digital network of financial transactions, with glowing lines connecting various global cities on a dark, holographic map, symbolizing the intricate web of a Chinese money launderer's operations.
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US Offers $4 Million Bounty for Chinese Money Launderer

US offers $4 million bounty for Chinese money launderer Fujing Zheng, accused of a vast network moving drug proceeds for…

James Whitfield·April 25, 2026, 1:01 AM
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