Ghost tapping fraud scheme employs minor fees to check your card for unauthorized use
The insignificant $4 fee often goes unnoticed. It might show up as a parking charge, a tiny purchase, or a vague merchant name that doesn’t raise any alarms. However, consumer advocates and law enforcement say scammers are relying on this. A recent alert details a trend often called “ghost tapping.” This term describes how minor, […]
LA school district worker and tech company owner charged in $22M bribery scheme
Charges in Major LAUSD Money Laundering Case A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the head of a tech company are now facing felony charges in what prosecutors describe as one of the largest money laundering operations in the district’s history. Hong “Grace” Peng, who previously worked as a technology […]
Former LA school district worker and vendor charged in $22 million taxpayer bribery scheme
Two Charged in $22 Million Kickback Scheme Involving LAUSD A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and a technology vendor’s owner have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a kickback scheme worth $22 million that misappropriated taxpayer money meant for educational purposes. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reported that Hong […]
Van Nuys building associated with suspected Medicare hospice fraud scheme
Concerns Rise Over Hospice Providers in Van Nuys, California A building located in Van Nuys, California, is drawing scrutiny due to a significant number of hospice providers and medical institutions registered at the same address. The Merabi Professional Medical Plaza has been termed “ground zero” for Medicare fraud in the hospice sector. According to its […]
Florida Man Loses Citizenship Following Uncovering of $3.8 Million COVID Fraud Scheme
Citizenship Revoked Due to COVID-19 Fraud A man originally from Haiti has lost his citizenship following the unveiling of a significant COVID-19 fraud that totaled $3.8 million, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. Joff Sten Roy Philosaint, 25, who resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. He faced indictment in 2022 […]
23 people taken into custody in suspected human smuggling scheme off the California coast
Over the weekend, border officials apprehended 23 undocumented immigrants suspected of smuggling along the California coast. The operation involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) air crews and Marines who intercepted a Panga-class boat on Saturday, just west of San Clemente Island near San Diego, as announced by the agency. Upon intercepting the vessel around […]
Criminal impersonated adult film star while operating scheme aimed at NFL, NBA players.
Georgia Felon Impersonates Adult Film Star in Phishing Scam Targeting Athletes A man from Georgia has been accused of impersonating an adult film star as part of a phishing scam aimed at NFL and NBA players, allegedly involving coercion and sex trafficking. Authorities have described a disturbing situation where he forced women to film explicit […]
“CODE RED” Investigates How AI Can Identify the Next Fraud Scheme Like Minnesota’s, Protecting Taxpayers’ Millions
In his upcoming book, Winton Hall discusses how Code Red: Left, Right, China, and the Race to Control AI, set to be released tomorrow, suggests that AI could significantly improve the detection of large-scale government fraud, like the notorious Minnesota fraud case, potentially saving taxpayers substantial amounts of money. “AI is particularly adept at identifying […]
Tax Preparer for Migrants Sentenced for Scheme Involving $14 Million in PPP Loan Fraud
In Chicago, a Palestinian immigrant was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a scheme involving kickbacks linked to fraudulent PPP loan applications, totaling $14 million. Shalhabir Shreite, 46, received a 120-month sentence, which marks the longest term issued in Chicago’s U.S. District Court related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) initiated during the […]
Footage reveals Florida teens charged with ‘blood ritual’ school scheme joking in police car
Two teenagers from Florida, 14-year-old Lois Olivios Lippert and 15-year-old Isabel Aurelia Valdez, are facing serious charges for allegedly plotting a “blood ritual” murder at their school. Recent footage revealed them laughing in the back of a police car after their arrest, which took place on January 22. This occurred following a tip that a […]