Fraud of the Day

Donations Meant for Veterans, Diverted Elsewhere | Washington | Charity Fraud

A Washington state nonprofit executive has been sentenced following an investigation into the misuse of charitable donations intended to support…

1 day ago

Mining Investors for Millions | Nevada | Cryptocurrency Fraud

Federal authorities have charged a Nevada man for orchestrating an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme that promised extraordinary returns but ultimately…

3 days ago

Employees on Paper Only | Illinois | Payroll Fraud

An Illinois business owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a payroll fraud scheme that inflated employee counts…

1 week ago

A Digital Relationship With a Costly Ending | Arizona | Romance Scam Fraud

Federal prosecutors have sentenced an Arizona resident for his role in a romance scam network that allegedly defrauded victims across…

1 week ago

Phantom Payrolls | Georgia | Business Loan Fraud

A Georgia business owner has been indicted for allegedly obtaining government-backed business assistance loans using fabricated payroll records and inflated…

2 weeks ago

Food Benefits Sold for Cash | Texas | SNAP Fraud

A Texas store owner has been sentenced for participating in a long-running Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme that…

2 weeks ago

Trust Under Pressure: When a Fake ID Isn’t Fake Anymore | Podcast

  Host:  Amanda Armston, Director Market Planning, Government Digital Identity, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Guests: Katie James, Head of DMV Solutions,…

2 weeks ago

Filing Millions in Fake Returns | California | Tax Fraud

Federal authorities have charged a California woman for her role in a large-scale tax refund fraud scheme that used stolen…

2 weeks ago

The Synthetic Network | Nevada | Identity Theft Fraud

A Nevada resident has been charged for allegedly creating synthetic identities to obtain credit, government services and financial benefits. Investigators…

3 weeks ago

Contracts for Friends | Illinois | Procurement Fraud

An Illinois county contractor has been accused of manipulating a public procurement process to steer government contracts to affiliated businesses.…

3 weeks ago