101-year-old New Yorker stands up against apartment manager who supposedly swindled him out of $350,000
Alleged Scam Targets 101-Year-Old Tenant in Manhattan A 101-year-old resident of a tough Manhattan building claimed he was scammed out of $350,000, believing he was nearing death. He surprisingly appeared in court on Tuesday, despite those dire expectations. Antonio Ruas took the stand during the trial of Rosalind Hernandez, a former grocery store employee. Hernandez […]
A scam swindled Fox Communities Credit Union out of almost $200,000. Here’s what we know.
Fraud Scheme Targets Fox Communities Credit Union Prosecutors have characterized a significant fraud operation that defrauded Fox Communities Credit Union of nearly $200,000 as a “systematic and sophisticated attack” orchestrated by organized criminal groups. Here’s what we know so far. Individuals Involved in the Fraud As of August 29th, authorities have charged 17 individuals related […]
Possible fraud victim alerts others about a ‘jury duty scam’ that nearly swindled her out of money
Concerns Rise Over Jury Duty Scam Victims of recent scams involving court clerks are coming together, calling for justice against the deceitful tactics employed by fraudsters. People have unexpectedly missed their jury duty and are now receiving alarming calls from scammers claiming there are arrest warrants issued against them. “A fraudster contacts the victim, insisting […]
Man swindled out of $400K in gold coins, latest victim of LI fraud scheme
Michigan Man Allegedly Scammed Out of $400,000 in Gold Coins A Michigan man claims he fell victim to a Long Island dealer, who is reportedly linked to multiple fraud cases across the U.S., losing nearly $400,000 in gold coins. This information comes from recent court filings. Ahmad Abdallah sent five boxes of gold coins to […]
Fake Denver crypto school swindled Florida man out of $860K, he claims
Investors are alleging that a fraudulent online trading school based in downtown Denver has teamed up with a bogus cryptocurrency exchange in Cherry Creek, resulting in a loss of $860,000. Brian Firestone, from Florida, recounts that he was approached in December by someone named John Smith at the Alpha Stock Investment Training Center. Smith purportedly […]
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch swindled Netflix out of $11 million for ‘White Horse’ show
The Hollywood writer-director on Tuesday led $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that he never aired, instead leaning towards a series of gorgeous purchases that include Cryptocurrency Investments and Rolls-Royces fleet and Ferrari. Carl Eric Linsh is probably best known for directing the film “47 Ronin,” but has been accused of wire fraud […]
Earl Thomas allegedly swindled out of millions by ex-wife once again
Earl Thomas hasn't adapted to the NFL since 2019, but the hits continue. A former “Legion of Boom” Seahawks defensive back was allegedly defrauded out of nearly $3 million in money and property by his estranged wife. TMZ reported. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nina Thomas began receiving money from the seven-time Pro […]
Florida lawyer swindled over $1.5M from trust fund setup for Pennsylvania siblings: Sheriff
A Polk County, Florida, attorney has been arrested on suspicion of stealing nearly $2 million from a trust fund set up by his late father for his siblings who live in Pennsylvania. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a news conference Thursday afternoon that the suspect, Jason Penrod, 47, of Family Elder Law, was […]
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for ‘wonder drugs’: ‘Do not be swindled”
Tom Hanks has warned fans about false advertising using his name, likeness and voice for “miracle drugs,” claiming that the companies are using artificial intelligence to deceive consumers. Hanks shared the “PSA” on Instagram on Thursday. “There are multiple ads on the internet using my name, likeness and voice to promote miracle cures and magic […]
Authorities sound alarm on ‘gold bar scam’ thats swindled millions from seniors
The FBI and Maryland authorities are warning seniors to be on the lookout for scammers who are scamming people out of millions of dollars in a so-called “gold bullion scam.” The scam typically begins with a pop-up ad or phone call in which the suspect poses as a federal agent and instructs the victim to […]