Skokie wire fraud victim wins lawsuit against Citibank over drained trust account – NBC Chicago
It’s been nearly three years since a Skokie man had his Citibank account emptied by scammers. The complaint alleges that $121,000 held in a trust account belonging to his disabled sister was fraudulently transferred from his account within days. He said Citibank told them there was nothing they could do. Now, a new lawsuit against […]
Jeff Gold on Fox News re RHONJ Teresa & Joe Giudice Fed Fraud Indictment
Jeff Gold on Fox News on the federal fraud indictment of Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and “Juicey Joe” Giudice. source
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals FTX fraud conviction, 25-year sentence
Sam Bankman Freed, who faces the prospect of spending much of his adult life in prison, on Thursday announced that he had withdrawn $8 billion from customers of FTX, the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange he founded. He appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence for stealing dollars. Defense attorney Mark Mukasey announced at Bankman Fried’s sentencing […]
Female Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Ho Chi Minh City court on Thursday abruptly handed down the death sentence to real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, one of the world’s richest women, for her role in a $12.5 billion fraud case. The verdict and sentence were handed down surprisingly early in the trial, making it the biggest courtroom spectacle in […]
Appeals court slashes Trump’s bond to $175 million in civil fraud case
Former President Trump’s bond was reduced to $175 million as he appeals the New York court’s decision. Fox News legal editor … source
Shohei Ohtani was victim of fraud, ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty to federal crimes
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is under federal surveillance. Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers in March for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to cover sports gambling debts, is “in negotiations” to plead guilty to federal crimes. According to a report in Wednesday’s New York Times. TMZ reported this, citing law enforcement […]
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty in fraud case: report
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is reportedly expected to plead guilty to fraud charges for allegedly stealing money from the MLB star to pay off gambling debts. Otani said he was unaware of Mizuhara’s alleged gambling problem or that $4.5 million was stolen. According to a report in the New York Times, authorities believe […]
Intellicheck CEO Envisions a Bank Consortium to Fight ID Fraud – PYMNTS.com
When reading about collaboration in the financial services industry, the topic usually centers around banks and fintech. But perhaps there is more to this story. A team effort between banks could be a welcome development if competitors collaborate and the topic turns to his identity fraud. That’s definitely the development that people are most concerned […]
Advice from fraud specialist who files debit card swindling claims all day
While different types of fraud can have their own frustrations and consequences, debit card fraud can quickly empty your bank account and make recovery difficult. That’s why we’re so grateful to debit card fraud specialist Brenda of Orange Park, Florida, for sharing her incredible knowledge and insight to protect you from debit card fraud. Click […]
Retiree loses $1m in timeshare fraud by Mexican drug cartel known for cannibalism
Two California retirees say they lost nearly $1 million after falling victim to a bizarre timeshare scam run by a notorious Mexican drug cartel known for its horrifying claims of cannibalism. This rapidly evolving scam, run by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), extorts hundreds of millions of dollars each year from Americans, including James, […]