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aba.com
· 2025-12-08
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m.economictimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A woman reported a fraud case to police after falling victim to a scam in which fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officers, using spoofed phone numbers and psychological tactics to pressure her into providing personal and financial information. Authorities traced the financial transactions, detained the individuals involved, and issued warnings urging the public to remain vigilant and never share personal details or grant remote device access to unsolicited callers. Police emphasized that legitimate law enforcement and government officials never request such information, and advised citizens to report suspicious calls to UIDAI's helpline at 1947.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers impersonate law enforcement officials via phone calls, using spoofed numbers, fake police station backgrounds, and psychological manipulation tactics to convince victims they face arrest or legal penalties unless they immediately pay fines or verify financial information. The scam exploits fear and urgency to extract personal and financial data through untraceable payment methods, and notably affects educated and tech-savvy individuals who are caught off-guard by the perpetrators' sophisticated use of authority, firm tones, and high-pressure tactics. Investigators and psychologists attribute the scam's effectiveness to psychological exploitation rather than victim naiveté, as scammers deliberately create panic and confusion that prevents victims from
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams targeting unemployed individuals have surged dramatically, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024—a more than threefold increase since 2020. Scammers use text messages and messaging apps to lure victims with fake remote job offers promising unusually high pay ($100-$500/day), often pivoting to "task scams" where victims are asked to invest their own money to complete work, with cryptocurrency becoming the primary payment method and accounting for $41 million in losses in early 2024 alone. The FTC warns that these scams typically start with vague job offers, show small initial payments to build trust, then request personal
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Marcie Jean Doty, an Operations Manager in Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for stealing approximately $1.8 million from her employer between May 2017 and June 2022 through 99 unauthorized ACH transfers ($503,151.59) and 279 unauthorized checks ($1,300,314.79), while falsifying accounting records to conceal the theft. She also willfully failed to report approximately $1.79 million in fraudulent income on her tax returns for 2018-2022, and was ordered to pay $2,517,343.05 in restitution.
startribune.com
· 2025-12-08
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing to expand the state's Medicaid fraud control unit from 32 to 41 investigators and increase penalties for health and elder-care providers who defraud Medicaid, with fines up to $100,000 and prison sentences up to 20 years for thefts exceeding $35,000. The $390,000 annual expansion is justified by the fraud unit's track record of recovering $53 million in civil penalties and criminal restitution over six years while costing the state $6 million. Attorney General Keith Ellison argues the expansion is critical to protect Medicaid's integrity and preserve public support for the program serving 1.4
tuko.co.ke
· 2025-12-08
Jared Otieno Owi, a Seventh Day Adventist church elder and long-serving accountant for the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Migori branch, was arraigned in March 2025 facing 10 counts of fraud totaling KSh 9.76 million, including charges of conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and abuse of office committed between January and November 2024. He allegedly forged cheques presented to banks and misappropriated funds by depositing money into accounts of individuals falsely claimed to be SACCO members. Owi was released on a KSh 1 million bond, and one
thenationonlineng.net
· 2025-12-08
This article covers a political dispute rather than elder fraud. Governor Ademola Adeleke petitioned the EFCC alleging that former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola misappropriated a $20 million World Bank health grant while serving as Osun State governor. Politician Abiola Ogundokun dismissed the allegation as politically motivated shadow-chasing ahead of the 2026 governorship election, defending Oyetola's integrity and urging Adeleke to focus on governance instead of pursuing what he characterized as frivolous accusations.
mitrade.com
· 2025-12-08
Malaysian authorities warned of a surge in cryptocurrency investment scams targeting professionals and seniors, with one 74-year-old victim's family losing tens of millions of ringgit to a fraudulent syndicate. Phone scams impersonating tax officers, banks, and law enforcement remain prevalent, often using AI and deepfake technology to appear legitimate and pressure victims into transferring funds to fake "safe accounts." Malaysian police arrested over 23,000 suspects in financial scams last year and are using AI and blockchain technology to combat these evolving threats.
ctvnews.ca
· 2025-12-08
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fandomwire.com
· 2025-12-08
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book author, allegedly experienced elder abuse during his final years, with business partner Keya Morgan accused of exploiting Lee's deteriorating mental state by pocketing approximately $222,000 through forced autograph-signing sessions. Morgan was charged with theft, embezzlement, forgery, and false imprisonment of an elder adult, but a judge dropped the charges in 2022 after a jury vote split 11:1 in favor of acquittal. A new documentary is being crowdfunded to expose the exploitation Lee allegedly suffered, with filmmaker Jon Bolerjack claiming Lee gave him permission to unveil the truth.
howtogeek.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece warns about a prevalent TikTok scam offering $750 for completing simple tasks, which actually steals personal information through surveys and free trial sign-ups. Scammers create legitimacy through fake influencer endorsements, FOMO tactics ("limited slots"), bot-generated comments, and sending real payments to initial participants to lure victims. The primary dangers include identity theft and sale of personal data (phone numbers, emails, Social Security numbers, credit card details) to other criminals or advertisers.
cnbc.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, consumers lost $5.7 billion to investment scams—the highest amount for any fraud type and a 24% increase from 2023—with the typical victim losing over $9,000, according to FTC data. Common schemes include "pig-butchering" scams where fraudsters build trust through relationships before pitching high-return investments in cryptocurrency, often using AI-generated deepfakes and operating from organized crime centers in Southeast Asia. Consumers can reduce their risk by being skeptical of pitches with urgency, unusual payment methods (especially cryptocurrency), and attempts to isolate them from telling others.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Tax season 2025 has become a prime target for AI-powered fraud, with cybercriminals using generative AI, deepfakes, and voice cloning to create highly convincing phishing emails, fake IRS calls, and impersonations of tax professionals and agents. The IRS identified over $37 billion in tax and financial crimes in fiscal year 2023, with fake IRS calls using voice cloning jumping 150% in 2025, affecting individuals, small businesses, tax professionals, and large firms through personalized attacks that bypass traditional security defenses. Criminals are also creating synthetic identities to file fraudulent returns and claim illegitimate refunds, while deepfake videos
theguardian.com
· 2025-12-08
Richard Robinson, a serial romance fraudster who operated under the alias "Gary Rogers," conned 68-year-old Yvonne and at least one other woman out of more than £210,000 between 2017 and 2018 by posing as a wealthy, charming motor dealer. After being sentenced to 10 years in prison in July 2020, Robinson was released after serving just four years, prompting Yvonne to flee the UK due to fear for her safety, having lost over £115,000 and suffered physical violence including attempted strangulation. The case illustrates the growing threat of romance fraud in the UK, which increased 27% between
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Aurora Phelps, 43, faces a 21-count federal indictment for wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, and kidnapping resulting in death related to alleged "romance scams" targeting older men, as well as state charges in Benton County for a 2019 incident involving drugging a woman and fraudulently using her credit card to make over $5,000 in unauthorized charges. Phelps was arrested and imprisoned in Guadalajara, Mexico, and her trial has been repeatedly delayed since August 2023, with her next scheduled appearance set for August 13, 2025, pending her return to the United States. The case represents a pattern of
rcmp.ca
· 2025-12-08
Canadian fraud and cybercrime losses exceeded $638 million in 2024, a significant increase from $578 million in 2023, with investment scams accounting for $311 million of losses, according to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre. Beyond financial damage, victims report severe emotional and psychological harm including feelings of betrayal, shame, anxiety, and depression, which can be compounded by victim-blaming from others. Experts emphasize that fraud's impact extends across all demographics and fraud types, and that supportive responses from those victims confide in are critical to their healing.
cryptoninjas.net
· 2025-12-08
A 29-year-old San Francisco man was sentenced to 87 months in prison for using Bitcoin to launder earnings from selling MDMA on the dark web, converting cryptocurrency proceeds through multiple financial accounts to hide their illegal origins. His case was part of Operation Crypto Runner, a multi-agency federal initiative launched in November 2022 targeting cryptocurrency-based money laundering and financial crimes. The conviction reflects a broader law enforcement concern: cryptocurrency laundering exceeded $40 billion globally in 2024, with drug trafficking organizations increasingly exploiting digital assets' anonymity and ease of transfer, including international partnerships between Mexican cartels and Chinese money laundering networks.
dfpi.ca.gov
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies four common types of tax-related fraud and scams: identity theft (where stolen SSNs are used to file fraudulent returns), ghost preparers (unlicensed tax preparers who charge fees but disappear without filing or file inaccurate returns), phishing/smishing attempts (fraudulent emails and texts impersonating the IRS), and social media scams (misinformation about tax laws and services). The article recommends protecting yourself by filing early, using electronic filing through secure channels, employing professional tax services with verified credentials, and enabling two-factor authentication on accounts.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Twenty-five Canadians were arrested in a joint Canadian-American law enforcement operation and charged with operating a grandparent scam from call centers in Montreal that defrauded elderly victims in 45 American states of $21 million between 2021 and 2024. The scammers used voice-over-internet protocol technology to mask their locations and employed a multi-step operation where "openers" called elderly victims claiming a grandchild needed bail money, then passed them to fake attorneys and sent couriers or mail-based collection schemes to retrieve funds, which were laundered through cryptocurrency conversion. The article notes that scammers exploit psychological vulnerabilities in older adults and advises families to
41nbc.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, scams extracted a record $12.5 billion from consumers—a 25% increase from 2023—despite the number of scam reports remaining relatively flat, according to the Better Business Bureau citing FTC data. The BBB highlighted two prevalent scams: cryptocurrency investment scams involving unknown coins and promises of guaranteed returns, and imposter scams where fraudsters pose as government agencies demanding immediate payment via gift cards or crypto while threatening arrest. Consumers should verify agency contact information independently, watch for ".gov" or ".mil" email addresses, and be wary of urgent demands, threats, and requests for unusual payment methods or wallet access.
thenationaldesk.com
· 2025-12-08
Dozens of elderly people across the United States lost more than $6.6 million in a lottery scam conspiracy between October 2020 and January 2021, with two Jamaican nationals, Monique C. Clarke and Jon-Michael Hudson, indicted on money laundering charges. The scammers called victims claiming they had won lottery prizes, then convinced them to pay upfront fees for shipping, taxes, and processing by sending checks to money mules who deposited and transferred the funds to the defendants; Clarke personally received over $500,000 and used $150,000 to purchase a luxury Mercedes in Jamaica. Both defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicte
texasattorneygeneral.gov
· 2025-12-08
The Texas Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division assists victims of nonviolent financial crimes including identity theft, scams, fraud, and elder financial abuse by accepting complaints, providing guidance, and monitoring trends to inform enforcement priorities. While the division cannot pursue individual cases on behalf of victims, it offers resources on filing complaints, protecting identity, understanding consumer rights, and learning about fraud prevention tactics. Victims can contact the division via their website or helpline at (800) 621-0508.
afslaw.com
· 2025-12-08
This article summarizes predictions about DOJ enforcement priorities under the second Trump Administration discussed at the ABA's 40th White Collar Crime Institute in March 2025, notably in the absence of DOJ representatives due to travel restrictions. Panelists predicted the DOJ would continue pursuing elder fraud, opioid diversion, and healthcare fraud while likely decreasing efforts on public corruption, securities fraud, and corporate misconduct cases. The future of voluntary disclosure programs was also debated, with speakers theorizing these initiatives would likely survive and potentially be amended to provide greater incentives for self-reporting.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A 25-year-old Ventura County caregiver named Heather Moore was arrested for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from an 81-year-old woman in Ojai by forging and altering her checks between September 2024 and January 2025. Moore exploited the victim's cognitive decline and access to her personal documents to deposit fraudulent checks into her own account until an alert bookkeeper discovered the scheme. Moore was charged with elder abuse, forgery, and grand theft and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Catalina Corona, a personal assistant employed by an elderly married couple, was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft after forging her employers' signatures to steal approximately $10 million between 2017 and 2024. Corona deposited hundreds of checks to herself from the victims' accounts without consent and posed as one of the victims when contacting their bank, ultimately spending the stolen funds on luxury goods and credit card payments. If convicted, Corona faces up to 30 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of two years for the aggravated identity theft charge.
bai.org
· 2025-12-08
Financial institutions must implement transaction monitoring systems and staff training to combat elder financial exploitation, which totaled $27 billion in 155,415 suspicious activity reports between June 2022 and June 2023. The most common exploiters are known individuals—relatives or caregivers—who may have legal access to accounts and use manipulation or coercion, though romantic scams and government impersonation schemes targeting the elderly are also on the rise. Banks and credit unions must balance sensitive customer interactions with regulatory reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act to identify and report suspicious transactions that may indicate elder abuse.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
A 61-year-old personal assistant, Catalina Corona, was indicted on wire fraud, bank fraud, and identity theft charges for stealing approximately $10 million from an elderly New York couple between 2017 and 2024. Corona forged checks made out to cash and impersonated the victims to bank representatives, using the stolen funds to purchase luxury items including over $1 million in Louis Vuitton merchandise, designer goods from Cartier and Gucci, and pay personal expenses. The fraud was discovered in April 2024 when a suspicious $1,500 check prompted a bank representative to contact the victims, who confirmed they had not authorized numerous "
aba.com
· 2025-12-08
I cannot provide a summary of this content. What you've shared appears to be a navigation menu or table of contents from a banking organization's website, not an article about elder fraud, scams, or abuse.
To help you, please provide the actual article text or content about a specific scam, fraud incident, or elder abuse case.
du.edu
· 2025-12-08
This article is an educational piece about the University of Denver's research initiatives to improve health outcomes for older adults, particularly focusing on dementia and neurological diseases. Key findings include: Professor Sunil Kumar is developing treatments to halt dementia and Parkinson's progression using a $2.8 million NIH grant, and researcher Daniel Paredes has created a simple blood test using AI to detect early signs of neurological disorders—a faster and more affordable alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. The article also provides practical caregiving advice for families supporting loved ones with dementia, emphasizing the importance of routine, clear communication, and safe environments.
hoodline.com
· 2025-12-08
A 25-year-old caregiver named Heather Moore was arrested in Ojai, California for financially exploiting an 81-year-old elderly woman by altering and forging checks to steal over $3,000. Moore's fraud was discovered when a vigilant bookkeeper noticed suspicious check alterations and reported the scheme to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Moore was arrested on January 23 and charged with elder abuse, forgery, and grand theft.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old woman lost $130,000 of her life savings to a lottery scam operated by Darien Deventon Smith and Sheniece Elaine Smith of Connecticut, who convinced her in March 2024 that she had won a jackpot and car but needed to pay various "taxes" and "processing fees" to claim the prize. Over months of manipulation, the victim opened multiple bank accounts and purchased money orders at the scammers' direction before becoming suspicious and contacting authorities; both suspects were arrested in February 2025 and face charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a felony.
standard.net.au
· 2025-12-08
Geoff Clark, a long-time administrator of the Framlingham Aboriginal Trust, was imprisoned for over six years after pleading guilty to 25 fraud offences involving approximately $950,000 stolen from the trust, including two perjury charges and false testimony regarding assets and the fraudulent transfer of 1,900 trust shares. Indigenous elder Shirley McGuinness has now requested the trust's committee of management develop a recovery framework to reclaim the stolen funds and associated legal costs, and has also asked Victoria Police to investigate the shares dispute. The case highlights the impact of the fraud on an already disadvantaged community, with McGuinness noting that hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen
postguam.com
· 2025-12-08
Docomo Pacific issued a public warning about sophisticated AI-driven scam calls targeting elderly residents in Guam, prompted by an incident where the company's CEO's mother received a call from a scammer impersonating a federal agent demanding personal information and threatening home visits. The warning highlights how artificial intelligence now enables scammers to clone voices of family members and gather personal details from social media to pressure seniors into revealing information or sending money. The advisory recommends residents verify callers through trusted contacts, maintain skepticism of unexpected communications, and report suspected scams to the FCC.
cyberdaily.au
· 2025-12-08
Australia's reported scam losses dropped 25.9% to $2 billion in 2024, with investment scams accounting for $945 million of losses, followed by romance, payment redirection, remote access, and phishing scams. However, experts warn the reported figures likely underrepresent the true impact, as many victims fail to report scams due to shame and embarrassment, with romance baiting scams being particularly devastating when combined with fake cryptocurrency platforms.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Star Strategies is hosting a Financial Elder Fraud Workshop on March 28 in Wooster, Ohio, featuring FBI Cleveland Division special agents who will discuss current fraud schemes targeting older adults. The workshop will educate participants on how financial scams have evolved and provide practical strategies for protection, in response to older adults losing $538 million to investment scams in 2024.
law.georgia.gov
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's Consumer Protection Division secured nearly $80 million for Georgia taxpayers and consumers combined, including $3.3 million in restitution for nearly 500 older and disabled adults who were defrauded into purchasing unproven stem cell products. The division assisted over 26,755 consumers and conducted extensive education and outreach efforts, reaching more than 980,000 people through speaking engagements, webinars, and educational resources to help Georgians recognize and avoid scams and fraud.
arabnews.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Thailand dismissed Deputy Police Chief Surachate Hakparn (nicknamed "Big Joke") on Tuesday following his involvement in an illegal online gambling network called "Betflix" that was raided in 2023. He was charged with money laundering, which he denies, and has 30 days to appeal his dismissal. While this case involves police corruption rather than elder fraud specifically, it illustrates how organized illegal gambling operations operate and the financial crimes associated with them.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, older adults lost a record $12.5 billion to scams and fraud—a 25 percent increase from 2023—with adults in their 70s reporting median losses of $1,000 compared to $417 for those in their 20s. The most common scams were imposter schemes (particularly government impostors, which surged from $171 million to $789 million), followed by online shopping, job opportunity, and investment scams, with investment fraud being the most lucrative for criminals at $5.7 billion in reported losses. The FTC notes that fraud's impact on older adults is often catastrophic, affecting retirement security and forcing
signalscv.com
· 2025-12-08
Twenty-five Canadian nationals were arrested for operating a "grandpailer scam" that defrauded elderly Americans across more than 40 states of over $21 million between summer 2021 and June 2023. The defendants, operating from call centers near Montreal, posed as grandchildren needing bail money and convinced victims to hand cash to fake bail bondsmen; the money was then laundered to Canada using cryptocurrency and other methods while victims were threatened with gag orders. The indictment includes five alleged call center managers facing up to 40 years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering, while other defendants face up to 20 years.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Elon Musk claimed he could cut up to $700 billion in fraud and waste from Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, but independent evidence does not support this assertion. Social Security's Office of Inspector General reported approximately $72 billion in improper payments between 2015-2022 (about 1% of total benefits), while Medicare and Medicaid combined made roughly $100 billion in incorrect payments in 2023, totaling approximately $170 billion across all three programs—far below Musk's claims. Achieving Musk's stated goals would likely require slashing benefits for recipients rather than eliminating fraud alone, as most program spending goes directly to benefici
kcrg.com
· 2025-12-08
**Grandparent scams** are increasing in prevalence, with criminals impersonating grandchildren in distress (accidents, jail, hospitalization) to pressure elderly victims into sending money immediately, often using social media research to make calls convincing. Recent Iowa cases resulted in losses of at least $10,000, with one arrest made in the Burt area in March 2025. Key protective measures include hanging up to verify information, contacting family members directly, resisting pressure to act quickly, and reporting suspicious calls to law enforcement immediately.
pymnts.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, the FTC received 2.6 million fraud reports (stable compared to 2023), but the percentage of victims who lost money increased significantly from 27% to 38%, representing a 25% overall increase in reported losses. Investment scams led all categories with $5.7 billion in losses (up 24%), followed by imposter scams at $2.95 billion, with government imposter scams alone reaching $789 million; consumers increasingly paid scammers via bank transfers and cryptocurrency.
the-daily-record.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults in the U.S. lost $538 million to investment scams in 2024. Star Strategies is hosting a Financial Elder Fraud Workshop on March 28 in Wooster featuring FBI Cleveland Division special agents who will discuss current fraud schemes, their evolution, financial impacts, and protective strategies for seniors.
kpel965.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old blind military veteran in Opelousas, Louisiana was financially exploited by his caregiver, Marvin Washington (63), who illegally collected the victim's $1,408-monthly VA benefits and accessed his financial account without authorization, resulting in the veteran being denied necessary rehabilitation care. Washington was charged with exploitation of the infirmed and access device fraud, while his wife Mary Washington was charged as an accessory after the fact; both suspects turned themselves in on March 10th. The article advises anyone suspecting veteran financial exploitation to report it to the VA Office of Inspector General at (800) 488-8244 and to contact local authorities and Adult Protective Services as
julieroys.com
· 2025-12-08
Four members of Dallas-based Gateway Church filed a lawsuit alleging that the megachurch and its leadership, including founder Robert Morris and former executive global pastor Kevin Grove, committed financial fraud by misallocating members' tithes and making false promises about refunds. A federal court granted a motion to dismiss Grove from the suit (without prejudice), while the church and Morris continue to challenge the claims, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction and that no binding contract existed between the church and its members; the court has yet to rule on those motions.
abcactionnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers in the Tampa Bay area have stolen over $1 million from senior citizens using phone scams that impersonate law enforcement, including jury duty summons, warrant, and failure-to-appear schemes. One victim, Beverly Boyarsky, nearly fell for a call claiming she owed $9,800 in bail for missing jury duty before recognizing the scam when the caller requested payment via Apple Pay and demanded she sign documents online. Law enforcement officials warn that courts always send jury summons by mail and legitimate authorities never demand payment over the phone, gift cards, or cash.
thecitizen.com
· 2025-12-08
An 82-year-old woman named Julie from Fayette County was scammed out of approximately $270,000 after receiving calls from people impersonating her bank who claimed there was an insider threat and convinced her to secretly withdraw funds via cashier's checks sent to multiple domestic addresses. Unlike many fraud cases where money is quickly converted to cryptocurrency and lost overseas, this case had a rare positive outcome: a UPS worker recognized one of the destination addresses in Waco, Texas as flagged by law enforcement, leading to the interception of the checks and recovery of all stolen funds. The article introduces an ongoing series about local scams and emphasizes that financial fraud is the most common and financially devastating crime affecting
kjrh.com
· 2025-12-08
A Sapulpa, Oklahoma woman who had previously fallen victim to scammers shared her experience with a phony toll bill text message scam, where fraudsters sent increasingly threatening texts claiming she owed toll money and threatening license suspension and legal action. A Bankrate study found that 68% of Americans have encountered scams, with baby boomers experiencing the highest rate of scam encounters (39%) despite Gen Z suffering the greatest financial losses (53%), and notes that economic pressures and inflation make individuals more vulnerable to fraud. Victims are advised to report fraud to the FTC, local law enforcement, and their financial institutions while taking steps to freeze credit and monitor accounts.
fox13memphis.com
· 2025-12-08
52-year-old Nooruddin Bhai Narsuddin of India was sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud after participating in a phone scam operation where he impersonated a federal agent to collect money from victims. Operating with co-conspirators, Narsuddin convinced victims that their personal information was compromised, then instructed them to withdraw cash or purchase Bitcoin, promising their money would be safeguarded by the government—with Narsuddin personally collecting the funds in at least two known cases. Narsuddin was ordered to pay $104,000 in restitution and will serve five years of supervised release.