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Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Oct 184 min read

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Before you donate, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of any charitable organization. Check if the charity is registered with the Marylan

Georgia Businessman Convicted of Swindling NBA Stars, Including Dwight Howard, Out of Millions in Fraudulent WNBA Deal

Stephen Wick

Oct 64 min read

Investigations

Georgia Businessman Convicted of Swindling NBA Stars, Including Dwight Howard, Out of Millions in Fraudulent WNBA Deal

Prosecutors revealed that Darden also collaborated with a sports agent to mislead Parsons, who enjoyed a nine-year NBA career, into sending

Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims

Stephen Wick

Sep 105 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims

The second phase of the Western Union Remission began in March 2022 to accommodate victims who had not filed claims during the first distrib

Sixth Nigerian national sentenced for a scheme that defrauded elderly victims in the United States on an international scale

Stephen Wick

Jul 243 min read

Investigations

Sixth Nigerian national sentenced for a scheme that defrauded elderly victims in the United States on an international scale

The funds were routed through a network involving previous victims based in the United States, who were manipulated into receiving money fr

Two Dominican Republic citizens extradited for their involvement in the Grandparents scam

Stephen Wick

Jul 244 min read

Investigations

Two Dominican Republic citizens extradited for their involvement in the Grandparents scam

The indictment, unsealed on April 29, alleges their participation in a scheme that targeted hundreds of seniors across several states includ

Stephen Wick

Jul 24 min read

Criminal Justice

Rhode Island woman arraigned on charges of mail fraud & conspiracy for operating a direct-mail sweepstakes schemes defrauding seniors & other vulnerable persons

Many victims fell for the scam multiple times, sending numerous payments. Shine allegedly operated the scheme through businesses she owned i

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Stephen Wick

Jun 244 min read

Relationships

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Their virtual conversations may seem authentic and progress rapidly to discussions of affection or even matrimony. However, they always have

An Indianapolis Man has been Sentenced to 3 years in Prison for his Involvement in an International Advance-fee Crime Scheme that Defrauded Victims of over $5.6 million

Stephen Wick

Jun 177 min read

Investigations

An Indianapolis Man has been Sentenced to 3 years in Prison for his Involvement in an International Advance-fee Crime Scheme that Defrauded Victims of over $5.6 million

The Catchers would deceitfully promise the victims a substantial investment sum or inheritance, often in the range of tens of millions of U.

Republicans shocked by Trump's conviction: The American justice system witnesses a milestone in history, yet it raises a crucial question for the upcoming election

Stephen Wick

Jun 32 min read

Criminal Justice

Republicans shocked by Trump's conviction: The American justice system witnesses a milestone in history, yet it raises a crucial question for the upcoming election

On Thursday, Trump faced the consequences as he was found guilty on 34 felony charges for manipulating business records. These charges were

Senior Executive& a former Sales Manager of Epsilon Data Management LLC (Epsilon) guilty of Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Perpetrators of Mail Fraud Schemes

Stephen Wick

May 316 min read

Investigations

Senior Executive& a former Sales Manager of Epsilon Data Management LLC (Epsilon) guilty of Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Perpetrators of Mail Fraud Schemes

The jury determined that the defendants were aware of the fraudulent nature of their actions, as they provided data to clients engaged in fr

Manzi, Ivan Esquivel, and Robert Kissinger, operators of Express Enrollment LLC (also DBA as SLFD Processing) & Intercontinental Solutions LLC caught in an alleged debt relief scam

Stephen Wick

May 164 min read

Investigations

Manzi, Ivan Esquivel, and Robert Kissinger, operators of Express Enrollment LLC (also DBA as SLFD Processing) & Intercontinental Solutions LLC caught in an alleged debt relief scam

These deceitful individuals posed as representatives of the U.S. Department of Education, enticing students with the allure of "Biden Loan F

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Stephen Wick

Apr 308 min read

Criminal Justice

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Once victims were swindled into giving cash, call center "dispatchers," including Rodriguez Serrano, Vasquez, Rosario Garcia, and Dilone Rod

A Vietnamese Tycoon Facing Death Penalty For Fraud, To Repay $25 Billion: The Largest Since Sam Bankman-Fried FTX Scam Scheme

Stephen Wick

Apr 147 min read

Criminal Justice

A Vietnamese Tycoon Facing Death Penalty For Fraud, To Repay $25 Billion: The Largest Since Sam Bankman-Fried FTX Scam Scheme

Extensive publicity surrounding the case directed public outrage toward Truong My Lan, whose tired and unadorned appearance in court stood i

A 27-yr-old Man from Santa Monica, California Sentenced to 5 years in Prison by the U.S. District Court in Seattle for An Organized Retail Theft Scheme Causing Over $664,000 in Damages

Stephen Wick

Mar 305 min read

Criminal Justice

A 27-yr-old Man from Santa Monica, California Sentenced to 5 years in Prison by the U.S. District Court in Seattle for An Organized Retail Theft Scheme Causing Over $664,000 in Damages

With every rental, he committed to bringing back the machine by a set date or facing a growing penalty. He recognized the consequences of no

Syretta Scherer, a Resident of Snellville, GA, Member to a Romance Scam Squad, Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit Money Laundering: Squad Co-conspirators Consecutively Face The Scale Of Justice

Stephen Wick

Mar 177 min read

Criminal Justice

Syretta Scherer, a Resident of Snellville, GA, Member to a Romance Scam Squad, Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit Money Laundering: Squad Co-conspirators Consecutively Face The Scale Of Justice

According to court documents, it was revealed that Scherer established a fake company called Precise Carriers in late 2017 to facilitate her