Fraud
Lonely Man, Conned Over a Decade, Finally Cuts Off Ties With Scammer
Simon Frost said his loneliness drove him to talk to the women, who scammed him over email and Skype.
The Six Things That Stunned James Norton and 'Rogue Agent's' Creators
James Norton, Adam Patterson, Declan Lawn and Michael Bronner told Newsweek about the things that shocked them about the crimes of Robert Freegard.
Police Worker Jailed for Stealing Over $117k in COVID Relief
Elisa Rivera had to pay all the money back to the federal government before she stood trial on Wednesday.
Survey Shows 55 Percent of Parents Give Kids Access to Banking Info
A significant percentage of parents said they feel powerless to protect their kids against gamer fraud, the survey revealed.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Starts Drug Network Months After Prison Release
The former CEO was banned from the pharmaceutical industry for life after raising the price of Daraprim, a lifesaving drug, by 5,000 percent.
Trump Family Testimony: Key Questions for Ivanka, Donald in Civil Case
The depositions come after the Trump family exhausted their appeals to block New York Attorney General Letitia James' subpoenas.
Amber Heard's Jury Fraud Claims Quickly Dismissed By Judge
In her request for a new trial, Amber Heard claimed Juror 15 was 25 years younger than the age of the person who appeared on the jury summons.
Man Saying Anti-Trumpers Set His Truck Alight Did it Himself: Officials
Denis Vladimirovich Molla, 29, faces two counts of wire fraud. The case is ongoing.
Woman Hid Mom's Corpse in Freezer to Continue Disability Payments: Police
Michele Hoskins admitted to keeping her mom's body "for the concern she would not be able to receive her disability benefits," said investigators.
Salt Lake City Housewives Seen Filming in New York as Jen Shah Trial Looms
Shah is facing up to 50 years in prison after she was arrested on fraud and money-laundering charges in March 2021.
How Sunny Balwani Theranos Conviction Compares to Elizabeth Holmes Verdict
Unlike Holmes, Balwani was convicted of a conspiracy count to defraud patients along with other counts.
Former DeSantis Opponent Andrew Gillum Could Face Decades in Prison
"Every campaign I've run has been done with integrity. Make no mistake that this case is not legal, it is political," Andrew Gillum wrote in a statement.
Man Suspected of Fraud Attempts To Flee U.S. for Cuba on Jet Ski
Ernesto Cruz Graveran's company submitted roughly $4.2 million in fraudulent health care claims, authorities say.
'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars Found Guilty of Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion
"When you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind as to your fame, your fortune, and your position," said FBI Special Agent Keri Farley.
Why Michael Avenatti Was Held in Two Different Prisons Before Sentencing
Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for cheating his former client Stormy Daniels out of $300,000.
Donald Trump Blasts Georgia 'Witch Hunt' as Criminal Investigation Heats Up
A special grand jury will soon begin hearing testimony into whether the former president broke the law trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results.
Baby Formula Scammers Sentenced to 18 Years After Milking $100 Million
The trio carried out their scheme for around five years, which involved lying about having foreign government contracts.
Unemployment Worker Accused of Helping Friends Steal $1.6M in Fraud Scheme
Antonia Brown had worked for the state of Michigan since 2002, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Newsweek.
Donald Trump Faces $250,000 Penalty as Contempt Fine Deadline Nears
Former president has until May 20 to pay $110,000 and comply with subpoena or face retroactive punishment.
Man Shows How to Spot Camouflaged ATM Skimmer in Viral Clip
"I've known about this for a few years and now I compulsively give the card readers a yank before using them," a Reddit user wrote.
Sarma Melngailis on 'Bad Vegan,' Fake Identities and Abusive Relationships
Sarma Melngailis (Pure Food & Wine, Lucky Duck, "Bad Vegan") talks her ex-husband, cult mentalities the documentary that took Netflix by storm.
KFC Worker Takes Pics of Customers' Cards, Goes on Shopping Spree: Cops
Markquerva Lumar allegedly used customers' cards to spend thousands of dollars on online purchases.
Donald Trump to Owe $10K Each Day He Remains in Contempt of New York Court
A judge on Tuesday finalized an order for Trump to pay a daily $10,000 fine until he "complies in full" with New York Attorney General Letitia James' subpoena.
Trump Blames Ukraine-Russia War Deaths on 'Rigged' Election
"It's a shame all those people are dead, all because of a rigged election," Trump said in an interview with Piers Morgan.
Elizabeth Holmes' Alleged Former Assistant Details Working for Theranos CEO
"I was already spending 18 hours of my day at Theranos," said Leona Marlene in one of a series of videos shared on TikTok.
Le Pen Accused of Misusing EU Funds Ahead of French Election Runoff
Prosecutors are examining a report by the European Union's fraud agency accusing the far-right candidate of misusing public funds while serving in the European Parliament.
Couple Sentenced for Stealing COVID Unemployment Funds Bragged on Instagram
While defrauding the government, the couple showed off luxury goods in Instagram posts that are still visible online.
'Bad Idea': Family Only Insuring One Twin on Shared Car Sparks Fury
The proposal drew a furious reaction on social media, with one critic writing: "It's fraud and deeply stupid."
'We Build the Wall' Head Brian Kolfage to Plead Guilty to Defrauding Donors
Kolfage agreed to plead guilty later this month to wire fraud conspiracy and several tax-related charges.
Man Pilots Planes for 2 Years After Lying to Airlines About Experience
Craig Butfoy entered false details and fabricated his experience in his flight logbook so that he could appear more qualified.