Ex-MLB player Todd Hollandsworth, wife scammed out of $325K from Florida man Lonnie Moss
A former MLB player and his wife were scammed out of $325,000 after investing with a “friend” who promised them eight-figure returns within a year. According to the complaint, reviewed by The Washington Post, Todd Hollandsworth, who played in the MLB for 12 seasons, and his wife, Marci, received “continuous pressure and assurances” from Ronnie […]
‘Don Corleone of cybercrime’ scammed thousands of Europeans: report
A notorious hacker known as the “Don Corleone of cybercrime,” who was arrested nearly a decade ago for the infamous break-ins at JPMorgan Chase and other Wall Street firms, is reportedly cooperating with the federal government to carry out a new fraud. Geri Sharon, a 40-year-old Israeli national, is suspected of targeting thousands of Europeans […]
Fired Virginia bus driver scammed system for more than 100 fake driver’s licenses: feds
Federal prosecutors say a fired 30-year-old bus driver from Virginia then cheated the system by selling more than 100 fake driver’s licenses. Ashya Janai Hurley admitted to running a fake driver’s license scam for more than a year, charging illegal customers $300 for each standard license and $450 for each commercial driver’s license. She faces […]
Steve Harvey’s radio co-host, Shirley Strawberry, husband Earnest Williams allegedly scammed over $750K from 25 victims in Georgia
A Georgia conman is accused of fraudulently marrying Steve Harvey’s radio co-host Shirley Strawberry and using her notoriety to scam more than $750,000 from at least 25 victims. Ernest Williams, 57, also known as “Nest,” was indicted on 39 counts of fraud by a Fulton County grand jury on April 23. Court Documents. “From at […]
Elderly Americans scammed out of millions by foreigners posing as grandchildren
Scammers in the Dominican Republic made a total of $35 million by pretending to be grandchildren or relatives of elderly victims and claiming they were in dire straits and needed bail money and legal fees, Homeland Security said. Announced by the Ministry of Security. Before the 16 scammers were indicted in a 19-count indictment, they […]
Taylor Swift fans ‘scammed’ by pop star’s merchandise store
A growing number of Taylor Swift's fans are complaining that they were “scammed” by her online merchandise store, with many accusing her record company Universal Music Group of chronic mismanagement of the site. . Store.TaylorSwift.com The store sells gifts, CDs and records, as well as T-shirts and sweaters from the record-breaking Elas tour, but there […]