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Texas Classic Car Shop Owner Gets 60 Years for Fraud

Richard Thomas Finley convicted of stealing over $300,000 from customers in engine-swap scam

Franklin County Residents Warned of Multi-State Scam

Fraudsters using rural addresses to advertise fake heavy equipment and boat deals

Texoma Soccer Association investigates former employee's alleged financial misconduct

The organization has reported the matter to local police after failing to recover missing funds internally.

El Paso Accountant Sentenced to Over 2 Years for $600K Wire Fraud

Carol Talamantes stole from multiple real estate businesses across Texas and New Mexico over a 4-year period.

Orange Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating City Planning Department

Fraudulent invoices request wire transfers for 'approval fees'

Fredericksburg Police Host Fraud Prevention Sessions

Workshops aim to educate residents on common scams and how to avoid becoming victims.

Dallas man sentenced for $1 million concert-ticket and luxury-box investment fraud

Prosecutors say Carlos Desean Goodspeed falsely claimed to be a concert promoter and stole from investors to fund personal expenses.

North Texas jewelry stores raided over $74 million gold scam

Authorities allege the stores were part of a network laundering stolen gold purchased by elderly victims.

Texas Physician Sentenced for $145M Fraud Scheme

Dr. Michael Taba received 102 months in prison for his role in a massive healthcare fraud case.

San Antonio real estate CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M investor fraud case

Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud, agrees to pay $66M in restitution.

Amarillo Magic Co Drained by Scam, Seeks Community Support

Local theater company hit hard by theft, asks community to attend shows to help them recover.

Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say

Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says

Beaumont Warns of Email Scam Targeting Permit and Rezoning Fees

Residents, contractors, and developers have received fraudulent emails about application approval fees.

Amarillo Magic Co. Drained by Scam, Seeks Community Support

Local theater company was targeted in banking compromise, leaving them with only $200 in their account.

San Antonio CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M real estate Ponzi scheme

Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison for defrauding hundreds of investors through his investment firm DJE Texas Management Group.

Pittsburgh Customs Officials Seize $300K in Fake Designer Goods From China

The shipment included counterfeit items bearing the brands Chanel, Christian Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

El Paso Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Scam Calls Demanding Payment

Residents told to beware of scammers posing as sheriff's office and threatening arrest over missed jury duty.

Former Harrison County school official arrested for alleged $128K theft

Authorities say the ex-district employee misappropriated public funds over several years.

Missouri Man on FBI's 'Most Wanted' List for $220M Fraud Scheme

Joshua Link accused of defrauding over 2,200 investors nationwide through fake cattle business

Texas AG Demands Info on Massive Conduent Data Breach

Paxton seeks details from BCBS and Conduent on breach impacting 4 million Texans

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