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Former Assembly candidate accused of fraudulently exploiting state campaign matching funds

Former Assembly candidate accused of fraudulently exploiting state campaign matching funds

Former Candidate Accused of Fraud A former Democratic candidate for the New York State Legislature stands accused of swindling approximately $160,000 from taxpayers by exploiting the state’s campaign matching funds program, federal prosecutors announced on Friday. Dao Ying, who attempted an uphill campaign for Queens’ Congressional District 40 last year but ultimately lost, was charged […]

Warning signs your mail has been fraudulently redirected

Address fraud changes include some of the most harmless personal information that falls into the wrong hands. This can lead to many issues, such as financial loss and identity theft, but address change fraud is technically a form of identity theft. For this type of scam, a scammer will impersonate you and request a change […]

Illegal immigrant from Guatemala fraudulently registered to vote in Alabama

The Department of Justice announced that an illegal immigrant has reached an agreement to plead guilty to charges related to stealing the identities of Americans to vote in multiple elections and fraudulently obtain U.S. passports. Angelica Maria Francisco, a 42-year-old illegal alien who until recently lived in Russellville, Alabama, is charged in federal court with […]

Pastor Gets Prison Time for Fraudulently Obtaining $3.5M in COVID Relief

A Maryland pastor was recently sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $3.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Pastor Rudolph Brooks, 48, of Cheltenham, will serve time in federal prison following a case surrounding COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program loans, The Christian Post reported. Reported Sunday. “The sentence also includes two years […]