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Two Men Plead Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Online Scam Scheme

Defendants laundered nearly $9 million stolen from elderly victims through fake accounts and cryptocurrency

Man Pleads Guilty in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

Jalen Smith recruited players to fix games for big payouts

Ohio Woman Charged in $266K Home Depot Fraud Scheme

Tracy A. James pleaded guilty to over 1,700 fraudulent returns at multiple Home Depot locations across multiple states.

Community College of Beaver County Hit by Ransomware Attack

Cyberattackers encrypt college data and demand ransom payments to restore access

Georgia State Rep. Charged with Pandemic Fraud Resigns

Dexter Sharper allegedly collected $13,825 in fraudulent unemployment benefits while working multiple jobs.

Former Missouri House Speaker Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud

John Diehl misused $380,000 in federal pandemic aid for personal expenses

Alabama Dentist Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud

Douglas Patrick O'Connor set fire to his dental office to pay off debts

Pennsylvania Residents Warned of Toll Violation Text Scam

Philadelphia Courts issue alert about fraudulent messages demanding payment

Ohio Woman Admits to Over 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns

Tracy A. James used fake IDs and aliases to obtain $266,699 in store credit, which she then used to buy and resell merchandise.

California Cracks Down on Tax Evasion Scheme Using Montana License Plates

Authorities charge 14 people in $2 million tax fraud case involving over $20 million in vehicle purchases

Californians Exploit Montana Loophole to Avoid $2M in Sales Tax

Luxury car buyers used false registrations to dodge California taxes

Alleged 'Hockey Dad' Scammer Sentenced to 40 Years

Dennis Schuler Jr. duped friends and neighbors out of $12 million in elaborate cartel protection racket

Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigating Banner Capital Bank Data Breach

Law firm looking into claims on behalf of affected individuals

Veterans Art Center Roof Repaired After Theft

Donations stolen, but community rallies to fund much-needed renovations.

Californians Exploit 'Montana Loophole' to Dodge Supercar Sales Tax

The scam costs California over $10 million a year in lost revenue, with Beverly Hills as the worst offender.

Columbus man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Banner Capital Bank Investigating Data Breach Affecting Customers

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is looking into potential class action lawsuit on behalf of affected individuals

Philadelphia Courts Warn of Scam Text Messages Alleging Unpaid Tolls

The court system says the messages demand payment for alleged toll violations and request sensitive information.

4 Georgians Indicted for Forging 'Bogus Checks' from State Agency

The accused allegedly stole over $53,600 from the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Douglasville man charged in counterfeit coupon scheme targeting convenience stores

Suspect accused of using fake $8 Newport coupons at RaceTrac, Family Dollar, and Parker's Kitchen locations

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