Financial Crime

Apr. 18, 2026

Visit PCB completes internal investigation into $1M fraud

Two former employees accused of stealing from tourism agency

Apr. 17, 2026

Scammers Use AI to Target Family of Missing Dog in Florida

Cruel scam attempted to extort money from desperate pet owners

Apr. 17, 2026

Florida Waitress Accused of Buying 10 Cars in 8 Days Using Fake Income

Authorities say the woman claimed a $180K monthly salary to secure financing for a fleet of luxury vehicles

Apr. 17, 2026

Ex-Tourism Official for Bay County TDC Officially Fired

Internal investigation complete, TDC files civil suit against former employee

Apr. 17, 2026

Unlicensed Contractor Scams Florida Homeowner

Stuart police arrest man for unfinished kitchen renovation project

Apr. 17, 2026

Unlicensed contractor accused of $11K fraud in Stuart kitchen job

Homeowners left with unfinished work after paying thousands upfront

Apr. 17, 2026

Former Sonatel Technician Sentenced for Network Fraud

Insider threat exposes vulnerabilities in Senegal's telecom cybersecurity oversight

Apr. 16, 2026

Pinellas County businessman's trial delayed until 2027

Leo Govoni faces charges for alleged $100 million theft from disabled clients

Apr. 16, 2026

Second ex-Visit PCB employee pleads not guilty to fraud charges

Stephen Bailey, former VP of Sales and Marketing, denies allegations of grand theft and credit card fraud.

Apr. 16, 2026

Former Visit PCB VP pleads not guilty to all remaining charges

Aaron Lee faces charges of grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.

Apr. 16, 2026

Bradenton Man Posed as Love Interest to Scam Senior Out of $31,000

Police say the investigation into the alleged fraud scheme began nearly two years ago.

Apr. 16, 2026

Miami man charged in scam targeting 80-year-old

Authorities say the suspect stole thousands from a Port Charlotte woman

Apr. 16, 2026

79-Year-Old Bradenton Widower Scammed Out of $31K in Romance Scheme

Man convicted after online relationship led to major financial loss.

Apr. 16, 2026

West Palm Beach man arrested for $22,000 Jensen Beach bank robbery

Suspect fled on I-95 before deputies stopped his SUV, authorities say

Apr. 16, 2026

Parkland Woman Victim of $54,000 Fraud Scheme Over Two Years

Broward County Sheriff's Office investigates long-running financial crime targeting local resident.

Apr. 16, 2026

Former Westerville Man Sentenced for $829K Military Fraud

Andrew Nolan provided faulty parts to the U.S. military through his company over an 8-year period.

Apr. 15, 2026

Boca Raton Woman Arrested for Depositing $45K Fraudulent Check

Alexandra Charlotte Kaiser faces felony charges after admitting to knowingly depositing a counterfeit check tied to the Flagler Museum.

Apr. 15, 2026

Tax Scams: 3 Common Scams After Filing Taxes

Better Business Bureau warns of post-tax season fraud targeting individuals

Apr. 15, 2026

DeLand Auto Dealer Accused of $80K Fraud Scheme

Authorities say the dealer withheld funds from consignment vehicle sales.

Apr. 15, 2026

Pensacola Law Firm Files Underage Gambling Complaint Against Stake.com

Attorneys take legal action against offshore crypto casino accused of allowing minors to gamble.