First suspect captured from ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list, connected to Feeding Our Future scam
FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudster Turns Himself In A suspect in a significant federal fraud case has surrendered after being named on a new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list by the FBI. Saeed Abdullahi Eleg was indicted in June 2024 for his involvement in the Feeding Our Future scheme. However, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office previously stated […]
FBI captures top fraud suspect in significant operation linked to $4 million scam.
Fugitive Turns Himself in for $4 Million Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice has reported that a man on the FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list has surrendered to authorities in Minnesota. This follows his alleged involvement in a scheme that exploited federal child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, amounting to $4 million. According to […]
Visitors to the World Cup in NYC caution against airport scam artists
With the influx of visitors to New York City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concerns have arisen about scammers pretending to be legitimate taxi or rideshare drivers at airports, according to officials. The Port Authority has launched a significant initiative, dubbed Operation Legal Ride, which aims to combat these fraudulent activities. This $100 million […]
Schmitt Criticizes Hirono for ‘Fear-Mongering’ Remarks on SCAM Act
Sen. Schmidt and Hirono Clash Over Immigration Policy Senator Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) confronted Senator Maisie Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Wednesday regarding her claims that President Trump’s administration is targeting immigrant communities. The tension escalated during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on the Citizen Abuse and Misrepresentations Act, commonly referred to as the SCAM Act, which […]
No scam here: Bitcoin addresses the potential AI oversight crisis
Welcome to a new chapter in AI surveillance, America. President Trump has issued an executive order that places the onus on the federal government’s most secretive agency, the National Security Agency (NSA), to assess whether products from private companies are safe for public use. Intelligence agencies will set and evaluate crucial benchmarks, overseeing new AI […]
Authorities apprehend individuals behind a ‘romance scam’ from Africa that defrauded seniors of $15 million before they flaunted their gains.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five Arrested in $15 Million Romance Scam Authorities have taken five suspects into custody for allegedly scamming around 130 mostly elderly individuals they met on dating platforms, raking in more than $15 million. The suspects reportedly flaunted their lavish lifestyles on social media, showcasing their lives in Ghana. Ohio’s Acting Attorney General […]
AI experts caution that the ‘selfie fingerprint’ scam is genuine.
Selfie Concerns There’s a growing sense of alarm as social media buzz suggests that hackers might be able to use AI to extract fingerprints from seemingly innocent selfies, especially those taken with peace signs. This unsettling warning seems to stem from a Chinese television program aired in April this year. The segment features financial analyst […]
FBI takes control of $8 billion in cryptocurrency during Operation Blackout targeting scam operations.
FIRST ON FOX — The FBI has reported seizing an unprecedented $8 billion in cryptocurrency and has arrested hundreds of individuals, including members of a group called the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, in a worldwide effort against “fraud compounds” and organized crime. This group is believed to be linked to numerous thefts affecting Americans, including […]
Minnesota parents pretended their children had autism to receive payouts in a $46 million scam
Fraud Charges in Minnesota Autism Treatment Scheme Federal authorities have accused Minnesota parents of being paid up to $1,500 each to enroll their children in sham treatments at two autism centers. This scheme has been described as the largest of its kind involving fraud and money laundering. The indictment claims that four individuals offered kickbacks […]
Fraudulent inheritance email scam sets a 48-hour limit to take your information
An email arrives seemingly out of nowhere, claiming that you might inherit some money. There’s no warning, no background. It just feels urgent. Tim C., who reached out to share his experience, said, “This afternoon I got an email that seemed unfamiliar to me. I suspect it’s a scam, but it looks convincing.” Going with […]