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wsbtv.com
· 2025-12-08
Kenneth G. Akpieyi, a 44-year-old Cobb County man, was found guilty of operating a years-long romance scam in which he posed as "Phillip Anderson" on social media platforms to build fake romantic relationships with victims and solicit money for fabricated reasons. Eight victims testified to losses exceeding $3 million, with Akpieyi using his business account and multiple banks to launder the stolen funds to accounts in foreign countries including China and the UAE. He faces up to 20 years in prison on each count of mail fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, with sentencing scheduled for November 5, 2025.
kgun9.com
· 2025-12-08
Technical support scams disproportionately affect elderly victims, representing approximately 60% of cases in Pima County, Arizona. A 62-year-old Green Valley man lost $53,000 after responding to a fake Bank of America text directing him to withdraw funds and mail them to Florida; authorities recovered the full amount by intercepting the packages in New Mexico. The Pima County Sheriff's Department reports 260 tech support scams out of 550 total fraud cases this year and advises residents to avoid clicking unsolicited links, never provide banking information to callers, and hang up immediately on suspected scammers before verifying any request directly with their bank.
escalontimes.com
· 2025-12-08
**Fraud Overview & National Response:**
The Federal Trade Commission reported fraud theft reached $158.3 billion in 2023 ($434 million daily), prompting the creation of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center to investigate and prosecute fraud criminals at scale.
**Common Summer Scams:**
Three prevalent scams target consumers: fake travel websites appearing in search results, utility company impersonators threatening service shutoff and demanding gift cards or wire transfers, and AI-enhanced grandparent scams using realistic voice manipulation to pressure victims into sending money for fabricated emergencies. Protection strategies include researching unfamiliar companies, contacting official numbers directly, and pausing before responding
oakdaleleader.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, fraud cost Americans an estimated $158.3 billion, with new federal initiatives like the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center launching to combat organized fraud schemes through investigation and prosecution. The article highlights three prevalent scams: fake travel websites that appear in search results, utility company impersonators threatening service shutoff, and increasingly sophisticated grandparent scams enhanced by AI technology that create false emergencies to pressure victims into sending money via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
ocalagazette.com
· 2025-12-08
An 82-year-old Ocala woman lost $7,300 in cryptocurrency and nearly lost $160,000 in cash converted to gold in a multi-stage scam involving a fake computer hack, fraudulent bank officer call, and an accomplice attempting to pick up the gold at her home—the plot was foiled by law enforcement and a gold exchange company alert, resulting in the arrest of Jiann Cao. Local agencies report approximately $1 million stolen monthly from elder fraud victims in Marion County, with common scams including tech support fraud, romance scams, and investment schemes; officials recommend verifying the authenticity of unsolicited communications and emphasize education and reporting as key prevention strategies.
gillibrand.senate.gov
· 2025-12-08
New Yorkers lost over $540 million to fraud in 2024. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Stop the Scammers Act to restore Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding that was reduced by a Republican tax bill, and to authorize the CFPB to reward whistleblowers who report financial crimes and fraud targeting seniors.
wealthsolutionsreport.com
· 2025-12-08
Ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals face increasingly sophisticated scams that exploit publicly available data, AI technology, and deep social engineering to target them with highly personalized fraud schemes. The article identifies seven major scam types affecting wealthy Americans: whaling (executive phishing), deepfake-driven impersonation and family emergency scams, synthetic identity fraud, tax and authority impersonation scams, and romance scams—each using tailored personal details and urgent requests to extract sensitive information, authorize fraudulent transfers, or manipulate victims into fake investments. Wealth managers and advisors are advised to educate clients on red flags including unusual communication changes, urgent financial requests from trusted sources, and demands
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Emmanuel Ugbaja, a 56-year-old Georgia man, was sentenced to 5 years probation with 2 years home confinement for money laundering in connection with internet scams that defrauded two victims of $60,000 in 2018—one through a romance scam and one through an inheritance scam. Ugbaja received the fraudulent funds into his bank account, kept a portion for himself, and sent the remainder to a maritime broker as a vessel down payment. In addition to probation, he was ordered to pay over $97,000 in restitution to the fraud victims and over $135,000 to the Small Business Administration
wabi.tv
· 2025-12-08
The FBI issued a warning to New England residents about an increase in scam calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement and government agencies, threatening arrest unless victims pay money. Over 17,000 people nationwide fell victim to such scams in the previous year. The FBI emphasizes that legitimate law enforcement will never threaten arrest or demand payment by phone, and urges recipients of suspicious calls to hang up and report them to local law enforcement.
patriotledger.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI Boston Division is warning New Englanders of an increasing surge in scam calls from fraudsters impersonating federal agents and law enforcement officials who use intimidation tactics—threatening arrest, property confiscation, or bank account freezes—to pressure victims into sending money via wire transfer, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or cash. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, 778 complaints were filed across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, resulting in total losses of $12.9 million. The FBI emphasizes that legitimate law enforcement agencies do not call threatening arrest or demanding payment, and victims should hang up immediately, contact their financial institutions, and report the scam to local police
wbrc.com
· 2025-12-08
Two Alabama women—32-year-old Mykia L. Henderson and 50-year-old Cynthia H. Mixon (mother and daughter)—were sentenced to 57 months in prison for defrauding an elderly victim of nearly $500,000 between December 2020 and February 2022. While working as the victim's in-home caretakers, they used fraudulent payment accounts (Square and Stripe) to charge the victim's credit cards, wrote unauthorized checks, and concealed their activities through false descriptions on transactions. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
abc3340.com
· 2025-12-08
A mother and daughter who worked as in-home caretakers in Alabama were sentenced to prison for defrauding an elderly victim of approximately $500,000 between December 2020 and February 2022. Mykia L. Henderson, 32, received 87 months in prison and Cynthia H. Mixon, 50, received 57 months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The defendants used their access to the victim's financial information to create fraudulent payment accounts through Square and Stripe, charged unauthorized credit card transactions, wrote bogus checks, and concealed their activity with false descriptions.
kcentv.com
· 2025-12-08
Crystal Allen was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding a 64-year-old College Station woman of nearly $260,000 over approximately one year. Allen gained the victim's trust by offering help with errands and chores, then used her access to steal the victim's financial information, open fraudulent accounts, and transfer funds to herself, reducing the victim's three bank accounts from over $260,000 to less than $4,000. As part of her sentence, Allen was ordered to pay $260,000 in restitution to the victim.
ket.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational forum features elder fraud experts discussing common scams targeting seniors, including email, social media, tech support, and phone-based schemes. Elderly individuals are frequent targets because they have more free time, may be lonely or financially worried, and scammers exploit urgency and fear to manipulate them. The panel shares real victim experiences—including a woman who lost over $400,000 to an imposter federal agent scam and now owes $100,000 in taxes—and emphasizes that scams use multiple layers of deception designed to be difficult to trace before funds are depleted.
ket.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational forum featuring experts and fraud victims discusses common scams targeting elderly people, including email/social media schemes, tech support scams, and impersonation of law enforcement or government officials. Seniors are frequent targets because they may be lonely, vulnerable, or less technologically savvy, and scammers exploit urgency and fear to manipulate victims; real victims lost thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, including one woman who lost over $400,000 and now owes the IRS $100,000 in additional taxes. The discussion emphasizes that fraudsters use sophisticated, multi-layered schemes designed to be difficult to trace and recommends awareness and verification of unexpected contacts as prevention strategies.
journal-news.net
· 2025-12-08
Scammers increasingly target seniors in the Eastern Panhandle and across the country through phone calls, emails, texts, and in-person visits, impersonating government agencies, tech companies, or family members to trick victims into revealing personal information or sending money. Common schemes include fake arrest/bail demands, Medicare card warnings, and suspicious transaction alerts that create artificial urgency. Experts recommend verifying caller identity independently, never sharing personal information unsolicited, avoiding gift cards and wire transfers, and reporting suspicious activity, while family members can support prevention through regular communication and vigilance.
unionrecorder.com
· 2025-12-08
A new Medicare scam targets seniors through door-to-door solicitors posing as Medicare representatives who offer free hospice services in exchange for personal information. Medicare does not offer unsolicited free services and will never call or knock on doors requesting personal or banking information; seniors should refuse all such solicitations, report suspected fraud to 1-800-MEDICARE, and contact the Senior Medicare Patrol at 877-808-2468 for assistance.
shreveporttimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, from Georgia, was convicted in July 2025 on charges of mail fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering for operating a "fake Romeo" romance scam that defrauded multiple women of over $3 million. Operating under the alias "Phillip Anderson," Akpieyi used social media platforms to build fake romantic relationships with victims, then convinced them to send money for fabricated reasons such as charitable work or family emergencies, funneling the funds through his auto brokerage company to obscure their movement. Eight victims testified during trial, with sentencing scheduled for November 2025.
kbtx.com
· 2025-12-08
Crystal Allen, a 41-year-old Somerville woman, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing approximately $260,000 from a 64-year-old College Station victim by gaining her trust through helping with errands, then accessing her financial accounts and transferring funds through various digital platforms between October 2020 and April 2024. The victim's savings were depleted from over $260,000 to less than $4,000, with the scheme discovered when a family member noticed suspicious withdrawals during the victim's hospitalization in September 2021. Allen was ordered to pay full restitution of $260,000 and had prior convictions for burglary and additional
longisland.news12.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old Port Jefferson Station woman lost $15,000 to scammers who impersonated Apple, claiming fraudulent charges on her account, then convinced her to withdraw cash and hand it to a person at her home. Suffolk police's financial crimes unit is investigating the case, and the victim is warning other seniors that this scam is occurring frequently and can target anyone.
bhaskarenglish.in
· 2025-12-08
A woman doctor in Gandhinagar, Gujarat lost ₹19.24 crore over three months in India's largest digital arrest scam, which began in March 2025 when fraudsters impersonated government officials and threatened her with fake FEMA and PMLA charges. Kept under psychological "digital arrest" with mandatory video call check-ins, the victim was coerced to liquidate assets including home gold, fixed deposits, and property, with funds transferred to 35 bank accounts; Gujarat CID registered a case against 35 people, with one suspect arrested in Surat and investigations revealing international cyber gang involvement.
kpbs.org
· 2025-12-08
In the first half of 2025, 747 seniors in San Diego County lost nearly $70 million to financial scams, with bank-involved scams, romance scams, and investment scams being the most common types. The San Diego County Elder Justice Task Force reports that losses have increased annually since tracking began in 2022, with many victims losing their life savings or homes and never recovering financially. The county's Operation Counter Strike initiative has recovered over $9 million for victims since launching in 2024.
morganhilltimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Morgan Hill Police arrested a suspect and recovered $15,000 in two elder fraud cases reported on July 23. The first victim lost nearly $30,000 after a pop-up message falsely claimed their computer was hacked and demanded payment; the suspect was arrested during a follow-up meeting and charged with felony conspiracy, elder abuse, and theft by false pretenses. The second victim was targeted by a phone impersonator posing as an FBI agent who instructed them to withdraw and ship $24,000, but police intercepted the package and recovered the full $15,000 before it reached its destination.
dailyhodl.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
A multi-state investigation called Operation Teller-to-Telegram resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, including three Maryland bank employees, who allegedly stole $8.8 million from elderly customers through a coordinated fraud ring. The bank employees Barbara Frazee, Camala Shafer, and Antonio Penn sold senior customers' personal information via the encrypted app Telegram to co-conspirators who used the stolen account details, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth to drain victims' savings accounts. All eight suspects face RICO charges, identity theft felonies, and other serious charges.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Cybercrimes in Andhra Pradesh are rising at over 300 reported cases monthly, with scammers targeting specific age groups: young adults (20-25) via fake job offers, working professionals (30-45) through investment and crypto fraud schemes promising high returns, and senior citizens (60-70) using digital arrest scams impersonating government officials. Investment fraud cases result in losses ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore per victim, with some high-profile victims avoiding complaint filing due to embarrassment, while cities like Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Kurnool account for 40-50% of
globenewswire.com
· 2025-12-08
A class action lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare alleges the company systematically misled vulnerable seniors through deceptive advertising into abandoning Original Medicare for Medicare Advantage plans, misrepresenting them as supplements rather than replacements requiring surrender of existing benefits. The case, brought on behalf of seniors including a 96-year-old cancer patient who was denied coverage and faced collections suits after giving up her Medicare benefits, was dismissed on preemption grounds but is being appealed to the Ninth Circuit. The plaintiffs argue UnitedHealthcare's decade-long fraudulent campaign violated California consumer protection laws and exploited seniors while the company posted over $22.3 billion in profits in 2023.
katv.com
· 2025-12-08
Jordan Vales, 21, of Trumann, Arkansas, was arrested on charges of Medicaid fraud after submitting false claims for services he never provided as a fraudulent employee and caregiver at First Choice Home Care between June 2022 and December 2023. The scheme resulted in $96,711.68 in fraudulent Medicaid payments. Attorney General Tim Griffin praised the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and Special Agent Laura Glover for their investigation and arrest of Vales on the Class A felony charge.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Sinera Jones, 46, was sentenced to three years of probation with two months of home detention and ordered to pay $143,598.47 in restitution after pleading guilty to conspiring with Cleveland city councilman Basheer Jones to defraud local nonprofits between December 2018 and June 2021. The scheme involved false consulting invoices, fraudulent property transactions, and redirecting nonprofit funds intended for Ward 7 revitalization projects into accounts the conspirators controlled. The fraud defrauded multiple nonprofits of over $140,000 through wire fraud and honest services fraud.
nbc26.com
· 2025-12-08
A Kansas City man discovered someone had attempted to fraudulently sell his undeveloped property after a realtor contacted him about a suspicious transaction. The scammer used convincing forged documentation including a fake driver's license, but the scheme was stopped before the property changed hands. Real estate professionals report this type of identity theft and property fraud is increasing, and recommend property owners watch for red flags such as sellers who only communicate virtually and use apps, and consider enrolling in county land sale alert programs.
tucson.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old Tucson man drained his 75-year-old wife's $250,000 retirement account after developing an online romance with a woman claiming to be a chef, whom he met on Facebook and sent money to over several months for various fabricated needs including job fees and taxes. The couple also took out a loan on their vehicle and considered a home equity loan to continue funding the scam, which ended when the account was depleted and the scammer stopped contact. Arizona has the highest rate of elder fraud in the nation at 289 cases per 100,000 seniors, with authorities reporting that social media romance scams, phishing, and AI-
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Christopher Earl Lloyd, a 39-year-old from Whittier, California, was arrested and federally indicted on 14 counts for operating romance scams through dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble between April 2021 and February 2024, defrauding victims of over $2 million. Lloyd posed as a financially successful investment manager with false claims of property ownership and corporate positions, convincing victims to send money via wire transfers, Cash App, Zelle, and cash, which he then used for personal expenses such as a $40,000 car purchase. If convicted, Lloyd faces up to 20 years in federal prison
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Between 2023 and July 2025, Chandigarh police registered 23 FIRs for "digital arrest" scams, with 13 cases reported in the first half of 2025 alone, indicating a rising trend. Fraudsters impersonate government officials (CBI, ED, NCB) via WhatsApp or video calls to convince victims—primarily elderly individuals—that they are under investigation, then coerce them into transferring money to fake "safe government accounts"; notable victims include a retired Colonel who lost Rs 3.41 crore, an 82-year-old woman who lost Rs 2.5 crore, and others.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Indian authorities arrested 23-year-old computer science student Shaurya Singh for his involvement in a Rs. 3.81 crore ($457,000) cryptocurrency fraud scheme, where he allegedly assisted criminals by transporting financial documents and facilitating transactions through his bank and crypto accounts. Singh's arrest is part of a broader investigation into cross-border crypto fraud networks linked to Southeast Asia that employ romance scams and "pig-butchering" schemes, highlighting vulnerabilities in India's crypto ecosystem including weak KYC requirements and regulatory gaps that enable financial crimes.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Two men were arrested in Tamil Nadu for defrauding a Salt Lake woman and her sister of Rs 1.3 crores through a fake investment platform called Stonewall Capital between October 2024 and February 2025. The scam began when one suspect contacted the victim via WhatsApp, lured her with small returns on initial investments, and convinced her to recruit her sister into the scheme before demanding additional funds and disappearing. Police are continuing investigations to identify the main conspirators and other members of the fraud network.
wisn.com
· 2025-12-08
A woman lost $14,900 to scammers impersonating Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies who called demanding payment in Bitcoin to avoid arrest for allegedly missing jury duty. The scammers used forged government documents and threats of arrest to pressure her into withdrawing cash and converting it to cryptocurrency at a Bitcoin ATM. Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Detective James Carey advises victims to hang up and independently verify calls by contacting the agency directly, noting that legitimate law enforcement never requests payment via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers.
thehansindia.com
· 2025-12-08
A bank manager in Mandya was defrauded of ₹50 lakh by cyber scammers posing as CBI officials who used "digital arrest" tactics, threatening her with involvement in a money laundering racket and keeping her on video call while she transferred funds to fake accounts. The scammers immediately dispersed the money across 29 different bank accounts to evade tracing. Following a nine-month investigation, police arrested three accused in Rajasthan and identified them as part of a larger cybercrime syndicate operating fake accounts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
In the first six months of 2025, Telangana victims lost Rs 681 crore to cyber fraudsters—a 24% decline from the previous year—attributed to increased public awareness campaigns and rapid reporting mechanisms. While cyber fraud complaints nationally rose 37%, Telangana experienced a 13% reduction, with notable decreases in reward points scams (74%), gift fraud (60%), and digital arrest cases (56% fewer senior citizens affected), though loan fraud complaints increased 16%. Of the Rs 681 crore lost, the largest losses came from stock market investment and part-time job fraud (Rs 170 crore), with authorities recovering Rs 107
newsweek.com
· 2025-12-08
Americans age 60 and older lost more than $745 million to scams in the first quarter of 2025—nearly $200 million more than the same period in 2024—with losses increasing across all age groups, according to FTC data. Adults ages 60-69 reported the most incidents (60,379 cases, $355 million in losses), while those 80 and older had fewer cases but higher median losses around $1,900. The FTC and FBI recommend reporting scams through reportfraud.ftc.gov and ic3.gov, and encourage families to discuss common scam tactics with older relatives.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Morgan Hill Police Department arrested one suspect and recovered $15,000 from two separate elder fraud cases reported on July 23. The first case involved a victim who lost $30,000 to a pop-up scam claiming their computer was hacked and requiring payment to fix it; the suspect was arrested on July 24 and charged with elder abuse, criminal conspiracy, and theft by false pretenses. The second case involved a victim who received a call from someone impersonating an FBI agent demanding $24,000; police intercepted $15,000 before it was shipped out of state.
turlockjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
A San Gabriel man, Yuwen Zheng, was arrested near a Turlock senior's home after allegedly conducting an elaborate fraud scheme in which he and accomplices posed as representatives from legitimate companies and government agencies to convince the victim to withdraw thousands of dollars in cash over several weeks. Zheng was taken into custody before collecting a second payment and was charged with theft by false pretenses and elder abuse; authorities suspect additional victims may exist and warn the public against common scam tactics including urgent secrecy demands, unusual payment methods, and impersonation of authority figures.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
An $8.8 million fraud ring targeting 235 elderly victims across multiple states was dismantled following a suspicious $250,000 transfer detected by Synchrony Bank in April 2023. The scheme involved eight suspects and three bank employees, including insider Antonio Penn, who stole customer banking data and sold it via Telegram to accomplices who opened fraudulent accounts and laundered the stolen funds. The 15-month investigation, led by the Polk County Sheriff's Office with support from the Florida Attorney General and multi-state agencies, recovered the full $8.8 million and highlighted the importance of transaction alerts, financial monitoring services, and bank fraud protections to prevent insider fraud targeting seniors.
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
A 39-year-old Whittier man, Christopher Earl Lloyd, was arrested for orchestrating romance scams that defrauded victims of over $2 million between April 2021 and February 2024. Lloyd met his victims on dating apps, posed as a financially successful investor, and convinced them to send him money through fraudulent investment schemes. He faces 13 counts of wire fraud and one count of engaging in monetary transactions involving fraudulent proceeds.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
During the 2024 holiday season, phishing and spoofing scams stole over $70 million from victims, with scammers using increasingly sophisticated tactics including legitimate-looking HTTPS encryption and URLs mimicking real websites to deceive consumers. The article provides guidance on identifying malicious links by checking URLs for suspicious indicators (such as "@" symbols, typo-squatting, or unusual domain extensions), avoiding shortened links, and being wary of urgent messaging, while warning that clicking scam links can result in financial loss, credential theft, or malware installation.
kalb.com
· 2025-12-08
Louisiana residents are being targeted by scam text messages impersonating the Office of Motor Vehicles demanding payment for traffic violations, along with increased scam calls falsely claiming to be from law enforcement and the Department of Justice demanding money under threat of arrest. Authorities advise residents not to click links or share personal information in unsolicited messages, to verify communications directly with official sources rather than responding to the message itself, and to be aware that scammers use "spoofing" technology to make fraudulent calls appear legitimate.
onlineathens.com
· 2025-12-08
An Athens woman fell victim to a law enforcement impersonation scam in which a caller posed as a police officer and requested money to secure a family member's release from jail. Reports filed with Athens-Clarke police indicate that residents and businesses in the area continue to be targeted by telephone scams, with victims unaware they are speaking with con artists.
abc7.com
· 2025-12-08
Christopher Lloyd, a 39-year-old from Whittier, California, was arrested for operating a romance scam using dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble between April 2021 and February 2024, defrauding victims of over $2 million. Lloyd posed as a financially successful investor, convincing victims to give him money under the pretense of investment opportunities with promised returns. He faces 13 counts of wire fraud and one count of engaging in monetary transactions derived from fraud, with a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
koaa.com
· 2025-12-08
A Colorado author lost nearly $160,000 to a combined romance and investment scam in 2024, first depositing over $100,000 into a cryptocurrency platform recommended by a woman he met on a dating app, then losing an additional $50,000 to a fake scam recovery service when he attempted to retrieve his funds. After filing reports with the FBI, Colorado Attorney General's office, and FTC, Kern received no response and is now focused on repaying his parents, whose retirement funds he borrowed from to pay the fraudulent recovery service. The case exemplifies how romance scams—which ranked in the top 10 FBI complaints for 2024—often escalate into secondary frau
san.com
· 2025-12-08
A 39-year-old California man, Christopher Earl Lloyd, was indicted on 14 federal charges for operating a romance scam across multiple dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, Bumble) from April 2021 to February 2024, defrauding victims of over $2 million. Lloyd posed as a successful financial manager and falsely promised investment opportunities while collecting money via wire transfers, Zelle, Cash App, and cash, then spent the funds on personal expenses instead of investments. He faces up to 20 years in prison per wire fraud count and an additional 10 years for money laundering.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, of Orange County, California, was federally charged with 14 counts of fraud for operating a romance scam via dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, Bumble) from April 2021 to February 2024. Lloyd posed as a successful investor and finance manager, deceiving at least five victims into sending him over $2 million through false promises of investment returns and insurance guarantees, while actually using the funds for personal expenses including a $40,000 Lexus purchase. He faces up to 20 years in prison per wire fraud count if convicted.
miamitimesonline.com
· 2025-12-08
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a letter to federal officials demanding coordinated efforts to combat international financial scams targeting seniors, which cost victims over $3.4 billion annually. The letter, signed by senators including Rick Scott, Mark Kelly, and Kirsten Gillibrand, requested enhanced investigations, increased foreign law enforcement partnerships, public awareness campaigns, and improved interagency coordination. Moody, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, has prioritized senior fraud issues, previously recovering millions of dollars for victims as Florida's Attorney General and supporting the designation of National Slam the Scam Day.