Scammer Took 9/11 Victim’s Identity to Obtain Federal Student Aid
A scammer recently went to an alarming extreme in an attempt to exploit federal and state student loans by stealing the identity of a young man killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This incident sheds light on a growing issue: “ghost students.” This term refers to fraudulent schemes where individuals create fake student […]
Inside the daily activities of a scammer who steals personal information
You’re having your morning coffee when your phone rings. It’s a number you don’t recognize. On the other end, someone claims to represent your bank and wants to discuss “recent claims.” Sound familiar? Scammers operate with purpose. They don’t just randomly call numbers; they meticulously plan their tactics. By the time they dial, they often […]
Forceful cryptocurrency scammer highlights importance of new Campbell Co. crypto account
Police departments are stepping up to intervene in cryptocurrency scams, recently helping a woman reclaim $23,000 after she nearly fell victim to the con. This situation was captured on bodycam footage shared by the Ohio Department of Employment and Family Services. In the video, a woman is shown at a gas station, attempting to deposit […]
Amazon alerts all 220 million Prime members about scammer threats
Warning of Fake Amazon Communications Targeting Customers Customers are being cautioned about scammers impersonating Amazon. In what seems to be a big scam effort, criminals are targeting users, stealing sensitive information like Social Security numbers, bank details, and Amazon account information. During 2024, Amazon took strong action by shutting down over 55,000 phishing websites and […]
‘Cow scammer’ ran $100M ‘ghost cattle’ Ponzi scheme
Victims of a $100 million Ponzi scheme have drawn comparisons to a notorious figure known as, well, the “Bernie Madoff of cows.” They’ve recently filed a lawsuit against a lender that allegedly overlooked significant warning signs. Brian McClain, a 52-year-old rancher from Benton, Kentucky, died by suicide on April 18, 2023, just days before his […]
DoorDash scammer causes a stir by revealing a method for getting free food
A TikTok user has stirred up controversy by admitting to fabricating a story about a missing meal to score a $50 credit from her followers. Keke, known as @twinzmomma2, shared a video on June 22 where she proudly proclaimed that she received a free dinner after falsely claiming her order didn’t arrive. “When DoorDash gives […]
Yankee tickets scammer sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud
A man from New Jersey, who previously defrauded the New York Yankees of over $626,000, has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty to tax evasion, according to officials. Walter Huss, a Hewitt resident and owner of a shipping business, was accused […]
Nursing Home Scammer Unexpectedly Shows Up on Campaign Records
Andrew Cuomo, the current frontrunner for New York City’s mayoral position, has been addressing various issues related to campaign financing over recent weeks. Cuomo’s fundraising efforts were brought into question by Kevin Breslin, a former nursing home operator who has admitted to involvement in fraudulent activities. Reports indicate that five contributions totaling $2,270 were linked […]
New York scammer Shania Baptiste steals elderly Florida woman’s life savings: police
The New York “scumbag fraud artist” stole an elderly Florida woman from saving lives as part of Heartless's lottery plan, police said Wednesday. Shania Avaptist, 25, and two others accusing him of tricking an 85-year-old child from Daytona Beach Shores to believe that a well-known publisher won $1 million for clearing the house's sweepstakes It's […]
Scammer impersonates Bermuda premier, promotes fake token – Cointelegraph
The con man pretending to be Bermuda's Prime Minister David Burt created a fake profile on the X social media platform, promoting fraudulent tokens called “Bermuda National Coin.” The fake profile is reserved for government officials, with only 45 posts, with the oldest posts from fake accounts up to February 2, 2025. Bart Authentic The […]