Fraud of the Day

A CFO Who Gave Himself Millions | Ohio | Payroll Fraud

An Ohio man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for stealing approximately $4.5 million from his employer…

4 weeks ago

A Vacation Home Disguised as a Primary Residence | Michigan | Disaster Fraud

A Michigan woman has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after falsely claiming that her Florida vacation property…

1 month ago

Dream Homes Built on Empty Promises | Texas | Construction Fraud

A Texas husband and wife have been sentenced for operating a yearslong construction fraud scheme that left dozens of customers…

1 month ago

Stolen Identities, Millions in Medicaid Losses | New Jersey | Medicaid Fraud

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for participating in a multistate prescription fraud…

1 month ago

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 month 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…

1 month 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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 months 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 months ago