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Ruth Madoff Talks For the First Time
In a new book 'Madoff Talks' by investigative journalist Jim Campbell, the swindler's wife Ruth tells—for the first time—what she knew and when she knew it.
Trump Campaign Donors Say Campaign Tricked Them Into Repeat Contributions
A 63-year-old cancer patient is among several Trump supporters who said they were "scammed" into recurring withdrawals that decimated their already depleted bank accounts.
Texas Utility Mistakenly Alerts Customers They Owe $200K for Natural Gas
The email error made customers worry that they owed $200,000 to CenterPoint Energy.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Scamming $200,000 Worth of iPhones
Over 100 phones were allegedly sent to Rosanna Lucrecia Cruel Blanco as part of an insurance scam, according to the Department of Justice.
Police Tell Residents Not to Report Unemployment Fraud to Law Enforcement
Police across the U.S. say calls and angry people holding tax forms have swamped law enforcement departments with claims of unemployment fraud and ID theft.
Michigan Man Lost $140,000 to Phone Scammers
A man in Michigan wired $140,000 to phone scammers who pretended to be representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Control and the local police, after they claimed to have a warrant out for his arrest.
Second Stimulus Check Scams: Three Frauds to Look Out For
The government will not ask you to pay anything up front in order to receive the payment, the Federal Trade Commission says.
Weight-Loss TikToker's Message to Critics Goes Viral: 'Say No to the Abuse'
A popular (and controversial) TikTok user has responded to people who have been shaming his plus-size body as he documents his attempts at getting in shape.
Costco Facebook Scam Claims to be Giving Away Free Christmas Food Boxes
The fraudulent Facebook post claims to be written by the Costco CEO in honor of the retailer's birthday.
Not Just Seeds—All Kinds of Mystery Packages Are Arriving From China
People across the U.S. are now receiving more random items from China—like socks and nail stickers—that they did not purchase.
TX Woman's Home Robbed After 4 Men Claimed to Check for COVID Contamination
"The suspects convinced the resident it was necessary to enter her home to check the water," according to a Facebook post. "As the resident was distracted during the 'alleged' inspection, other suspects went through her belongings inside the home, stealing jewelry."
YouTube Bitcoin Scammers Pose as Elon Musk's SpaceX, Steal Cryptocurrency
The livestreams, which were viewed by tens of thousands of people before being removed by YouTube, offered a fake "bitcoin giveaway" that promised to double cryptocurrency donations.
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 5/8/20: Did Anyone Win $231 Million?
The winners and results of last night's Mega Millions lottery, plus how to avoid falling victim to a lottery scam.
Police Warn of Coronavirus Text Scam Containing Fake Alert About Infection
"It is a gateway for bad actors to find their way into your world. The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!" a Maine police department warned this week.
Coronavirus Stimulus Check Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft Warning—Safety Tips
Some Americans eligible for the scheme have begun to see the one-off payments arrive in their accounts, while millions more are waiting for the delivery of paper checks.
Police Warn of Coronavirus Scam Where Criminals Pose as CDC to Rob Homes
"They're attempting to rob the house. If you see someone approaching your house in a white lab coat or mask claiming to be a CDC worker, do not let them in," one Florida police department said.
84-Year-Old Man Scammed Out of $150,000 In Fake Online Relationship
Police in Roswell, Georgia say an elderly man forked over tens of thousands of dollars after an online con artist convinced him he was dating a woman from Dubai.
Trooper Accused of Stealing $12,000 in Holiday Pay
David Andrade pleaded not guilty to charges including larceny over $1,200 and a public employee standards of conduct violation.
Bridesmaid Jailed After Scamming Bride Out of $65,000
Helen Dove, 31, impersonated 15 employees, doctored bank statements, forged employment contracts and faked job interviews to convince a friend that she had been hired, police said.
Texas School District Falls for Email Phishing Scam, Loses $2.3 Million
The Manor Independent School District said the FBI and Manor Police Department are investigating an incident involving the scam.
Man Accused of Trying to Cash $100,000 Lottery Ticket with Glued-On Numbers
"It ended up being a counterfeit ticket, it's what the industry calls a cut-and-paste," said Jay Ledbetter, director of security at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation after the men were caught.
Man Convicted of Swindling $3 Million Through Online Romances
A jury in Kansas City has convicted Henry Asomani of facilitating a wire fraud scheme in which he aided a group of co-conspirators in bilking lonely people out of their money using a variety of scams.
'Psychic' on Most Wanted List After Allegedly Promising to 'Double' Money
Authorities are searching for a woman they say claimed to be "psychic" while running an allegedly fraudulent scheme where she promised to "bless" and "double" the money of her victims.
Bride-to-Be Stole Bachelor Party Money, Left Groom and Friends Stranded
Rachel Doran pled guilty in court this week to stealing the £11,160 her fiance and his friends had put together for a bachelor party trip to Ibiza.
'Stupid Mistakes' Lead to Vermont Town Losing Nearly $250,000 in Email Scam
Norwich, Vermont lost almost $250,000 to an email scam, which could have been stopped by better interoffice communication.
Feds Charge Five for Fraud for Allegedly Staged Crash With Commercial Truck
U.S. attorneys claim that five people committed fraud in connection by staging an accident with a commercial truck, according to an Thursday indictment. They were allegedly assisted in the scheme by an unnamed attorney.
World Series Ticket Scams Rock Washington D.C., Police Say
Police have warned of an increasing number of ticket scams centered on World Series games between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, and recommend consumers exercise particular caution when buying tickets online or over the phone.
Apricot Seed Cancer 'Cure' With Long History Leads to Arrests
Authorities arrested a New York man and his mother Wednesday for allegedly offering and promoting a notorious fake cancer "cure" online. The bogus treatment contains cyanide and scientists say it offers no medical benefit.
Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty for Defrauding Investors in Fake Film Scheme
Adam Joiner promised Chinese investors that Don Murphy, who produced several films in the 'Transformers' franchise, would be attached to the film.
Mormon Financial Scammer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Rick Koerber, who became infamous in Utah for his "Free Capitalist" real estate investment seminars, has been given 14 years in federal prison for running what prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme.