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Scam Alert April 18, 2018

Phony Debt Relief Scammers Pay $35 Million in Consumer Redress

Phony Debt Relief Operation Three mastermind scam artists, Jeremy Marcus, Craig Smith, and Yisbet Segrea ran an extensive phony debt relief operation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has since banned…

By Peter Moreno From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.
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Scam Alert April 16, 2018
SEC Issues Government Impostor Investor Alert

Government Impostor Scam Artists In an increasingly hi-tech world, fraudsters are forced to be more creative than ever.…

By Peter Moreno From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.
Scam Alert April 16, 2018
Texas Company Charged by SEC for Ponzi Scheme Targeting Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens Fall Victim to Ponzi Scheme On April 6, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged…

By Peter Moreno From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.
Scam Alert April 3, 2018
SamSam Ransomware Paralyzes Atlanta and City Officials are Stunned

Ransomware Note and Digital Disruption “Ransomware is unique among cybercrime because in order for the attack to be…

By Peter Moreno From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.
Scam Alert March 25, 2018
Tumblr Terminates Accounts Linked to Russia

On Friday, Tumblr announced their decision to remove accounts which appeared to have links to Russia, reports The…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
Scam Alert March 24, 2018
Media Marketing Companies Charged with Scamming Customers

A slew of media marketing companies have been charged by the Federal Trade Commission for violating a multitude…

By Megan Westlund Megan Westlund is a contributor.
Scam Alert March 22, 2018
Theranos Inc., Elizabeth Holmes, and Ramesh Balwani Charged with Fraud

The SEC charged Theranos Inc., CEO Elizabeth Holmes, and its former President Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani last week over…

By Megan Westlund Megan Westlund is a contributor.
Scam Alert March 15, 2018
FTC Returns Almost $500,000 to Consumers Who Bought Fake Weight Loss Supplements

Tachht, Inc., and Teqqi, LLC were ordered by the federal court to pay almost $500,000 to refund customers…

By Robin Bull Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and has extensive experience in the legal industry and as an independent researcher. She is an Investigative Reporter for USA Herald and also contributes to Lawyerist. Robin's primary focuses are law and investigative journalism. Read more at https://www.confessionsfromthecouch.com.
Scam Alert March 7, 2018
Judge William J. O’Neil to preside over Attorney Daniel Warner / Aaron Kelly legal fraud case

William J. O’Neil, Presiding Disciplinary Judge, is assigned to the legal fraud case brought by the Arizona Bar…

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Scam Alert February 19, 2018
Ameritech Illegally Charged Consumers Up-Front Fees for Help with Student Loan “Debt Relief”

Ameritech Financial along with its officer Brandon Frere were accused of taking illegal up-front fees in a student…

By Robin Bull Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and has extensive experience in the legal industry and as an independent researcher. She is an Investigative Reporter for USA Herald and also contributes to Lawyerist. Robin's primary focuses are law and investigative journalism. Read more at https://www.confessionsfromthecouch.com.
Scam Alert February 19, 2018
United Debt Counselors Forced to Refund Close to Half a Million Dollars to Consumers

United Debt Counselors describes themselves on their website as a debt settlement service that’s been in business for…

By Robin Bull Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and has extensive experience in the legal industry and as an independent researcher. She is an Investigative Reporter for USA Herald and also contributes to Lawyerist. Robin's primary focuses are law and investigative journalism. Read more at https://www.confessionsfromthecouch.com.
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