BTC-e cryptocurrency operator, Alexander Vinnik sentenced to 5 years in French prison
Alexander Vinnik, the 41-year-old Russian founder and operator of the now-defunct BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange has been sentenced to 5 years in a French prison. The court also fined him 100,000 euros or…
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Miami-based computer repair service provider EasyQuickfix LLC allegedly exploiting seniors
EasyQuickfix LLC, a computer repair service provider based in Miami, Florida is allegedly taking advantage of consumers, particularly…
By Marivic Cabural SummersScammer Lawrence Schmidt Extradited to the U.S. to face investment fraud charges
Scammer Lawrence Schmidt, the chief executive of Commercial Equity Partners, FutureGen Company, and other investment entities has been…
By Marivic Cabural SummersFraud Alert: Watch Out for Holiday Scams
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed millions and millions of people, businesses, organizations, and many other entities to use…
By Jackie AllenFTC stops “debt parking scheme” by debt collector Midwest Recovery Systems
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prohibited a debt collector, Midwest Recovery Systems from placing bogus or highly questionable…
By Marivic Cabural SummersKraken Exchange: Bitcoin price reaches all-time high then drops in stop-loss-run
Bitcoin (BTC) reached record highs on various exchanges on Nov. 30, reaching a high of $19,786.24. The BTC…
By Jackie AllenCalifornia EDD scam: Convicted killers among thousands of inmates obtained unemployment benefits
Convicted killers such as Scott Peterson was among the thousands of inmates who have received unemployment benefits in recent…
By Dee DulfoPurdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal raps over role in opioid epidemic
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Tuesday pleaded guilty to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its role…
By Dee DulfoJPMorgan Chase to pay $250M penalty over its deficient risk management and internal controls
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. agreed to pay a civil penalty of $250 million for engaging in unsafe and…
By Marivic Cabural Summers4 Common Identity Theft Schemes and Ways to protect yourself from becoming a victim
Living in the digital age that we do now, it’s no surprise that identity theft schemes have become…
By Sean CorlissEx Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn claims Japan tortured him, violated his rights; UN agrees
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has been publicly fighting Japan’s charges of financial crimes against him since fleeing…
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