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Actresses, CEOs Indicted in Nationwide College Admissions Scam
The U.S. government filed charges against 50 individuals including two actresses and several top business executives for their alleged involvement in a nationwide college admissions scam. On Tuesday, law enforcement…
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Sweepstakes Scam Operators Settles FTC Charges, Forfeit $30 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the operators of a sweepstakes scam agreed to settle the…
By Catherine DavisCONSUMER ALERT: Arizona Attorney General Warns of Spike in Timeshare Scams
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a warning to consumers regarding the surge of sophisticated timeshare scams. In…
By Catherine DavisSCAM ALERT: Pennsylvania AG Warns against Fake IRS Calls
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro warned taxpayers about fake calls/scams from criminals pretending as agents of the Internal…
By Marivic Cabural SummersSEC Sues Broker-Dealer, Transfer Agent over “Blank Check” Companies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against a broker-dealer and a transfer agent for…
By Catherine DavisSCAM ALERT: FTC Bans Five “Work-From-Home” Business Opportunity Operators
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently banned five companies and their owners for allegedly operating work-from-home business opportunity…
By Catherine DavisThe Dangers of Online Dating
New developments have affirmed that online dating is not as benign as it may appear. Online Dating Scams…
By Gabrielle SeunagalGeorgia Businessman Accused of Super Bowl Scam
Police in Georgia are looking for Atlanta business person Ketan Shah after he scammed up to a dozen…
By Catherine DavisOver $1 Billion Obtained From Seniors in Ponzi Scheme
A judge with the United States District Court Southern District of Florida ordered Woodbridge Group of Companies to…
By Catherine DavisHoliday Shoppers Should Beware of Scams and Online Fraud
With the arrival of the holiday season comes the need for shoppers to beware of various convoluted scams…
By Gabrielle SeunagalOperators of Student Loan and Mortgage Debt Scheme Settle FTC Charges
Operators of a California-based student loan and mortgage debt relief organization have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission…
By Maya Brown