Feb. 14, 2026
2 NYC men charged in $250K sweepstakes scam targeting 92-year-old
The suspects allegedly told the victim he had won $18 million but had to pay fees and taxes first.
Feb. 14, 2026
Bank Employee Steals $2 Million From Elderly Customers
Fraud department manager used his position to access accounts and drain funds
Feb. 13, 2026
Ridgewood Savings Bank partners with 104th Precinct to fight bank fraud
The bank and police precinct team up to educate residents on common scams and fraud prevention
Feb. 13, 2026
Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Charged in Pitch-Rigging Scandal
Prosecutors allege Clase used coded language to coordinate with co-conspirators on rigged pitches to benefit sports bettors.
Feb. 12, 2026
Woman Extradited to CT Facing Identity Theft, Larceny Charges
Kimberly A. Maine accused of stealing victim's ID, withdrawing $27,000 in South Windsor car break-ins
Feb. 12, 2026
Waterford Man Charged with Childcare Fraud
Accused of billing Saratoga County for services not provided
Feb. 12, 2026
Albany Man Scammed Out of $568,000 by Caretakers
Devin Zielinski and Amber Diacetis convicted for stealing from 87-year-old victim
Feb. 12, 2026
Webster man sentenced for fraud schemes and other crimes
Timothy Siverd stole thousands from clients through real estate scams and overbilling for cleaning services
Feb. 11, 2026
Albany Man Sentenced for $230K Elderly Scam
Devin Zielinski pleaded guilty to stealing from 87-year-old victim over several years.
Feb. 11, 2026
Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $200,000 from Elderly Neighbor
Nahtaha Castner faces up to 22 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Feb. 11, 2026
Korean Men Charged in $120 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme at New York Day Care
Authorities say Daniel Lee and Inwoo Kim ran a senior care facility that bribed elderly clients to enroll and used their prescriptions to steal from Medicaid.
Feb. 11, 2026
Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Neighbor of Over $250K
Nahtahna Castner faces up to 22 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Feb. 11, 2026
Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Bilking Elderly Victim of Over $250,000
Nahtahna Castner and co-conspirator stole from 90-year-old neighbor over 2.5 years
Feb. 11, 2026
Law Firm Announces Recovery Options for Investors Affected by Marat Likhtenstein Arrest
MDF Law reviewing potential claims on behalf of investors who suffered losses from Likhtenstein's alleged Ponzi scheme
Feb. 10, 2026
New York Warns of Rising Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day
State Division of Consumer Protection advises New Yorkers on how to spot and avoid these predatory schemes.
Feb. 10, 2026
New York Warns of Rising Valentine's Day Romance Scams
State Division of Consumer Protection advises New Yorkers on how to spot and avoid these online dating fraud schemes.
Feb. 10, 2026
Brooklyn Trio Arrested for Identity Theft and Unauthorized Use of Rental Van
Police found stolen electronics, counterfeit IDs, and fraudulent purchases in the suspects' U-Haul van.
