Fraud Of The Day

Florida officials recovered millions in stolen digital assets linked to a romance-turned-investment scam targeting residents through online platforms. According to reporting from Florida officials and local media, investigators identified and recovered more than $5 million tied to a broader cyber fraud network, including a Marion County victim who lost hundreds of thousands o...

New Hampshire retirees were warned after fraudulent attempts were made to redirect pension payments through falsified direct deposit change requests. According to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, the New Hampshire Retirement System identified and blocked multiple unauthorized requests involving five retirees and one beneficiary before any payments were diverted. The r...

An Alabama couple was convicted in a public benefits fraud scheme that involved false statements, government benefits, and mail fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, a former Social Security Administration employee and her husband lied about their income and living arrangements to obtain benefits for which they were […]

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Wyoming officials have warned residents about identity theft schemes targeting unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation benefits. According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, fraudsters have used deceptive text messages and other communications to steal personal information and compromise benefit accounts. The scam often begins with a message that appear...

Ten Louisiana residents were charged in connection with a disaster assistance fraud scheme involving federal relief funds intended for victims of severe flooding. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, the defendants allegedly submitted false applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for transportation assistance tied to t...