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elmoreautauganews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Central Alabama Aging Consortium's Ombudsman Program held its annual Elder Justice Fraud and Caregiver Conference on July 17 to educate professionals and caregivers about identifying and preventing elder abuse and fraud. Over 1,200 Alabama seniors report being victims of elder fraud annually, resulting in losses exceeding $17 million per year, with 10% of seniors nationwide experiencing fraud victimization yearly. The conference featured experts in financial exploitation, elder law, and protective services who provided tools and resources for professionals to assist fraud victims and prevent future incidents.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Eight Chinese nationals were indicted for orchestrating a wide-scale computer pop-up scam targeting elderly victims from August 2023 to February 2024, falsely claiming their computers or bank accounts were compromised and then impersonating federal law enforcement to collect cash. The conspiracy defrauded more than 50 victims across 19 states of over $10 million. The defendants face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
hospicenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Five California hospice operators pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare of approximately $16 million by operating sham hospice companies, misusing deceased doctors' identities, and using foreign nationals' personal information to submit false claims. The scheme involved healthcare fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, with defendants spending fraudulently obtained funds on real estate and vehicles; sentences ranged from 10-12 years in prison, with additional penalties including potential deportation.
consumerbankers.com
· 2025-12-08
Consumer Bankers Association Vice President Brian Fritzsche argues that while banks invest in fraud prevention technologies and coordinate with law enforcement, combating financial fraud and scams requires a broader, coordinated national response involving government agencies, telecommunications providers, social media platforms, and fintech companies. Fritzsche emphasizes that modern fraud schemes are sophisticated criminal enterprises using AI voice cloning, phishing emails, and social media manipulation that extend beyond traditional banking channels, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans annually with significant financial and psychological impacts, including reported suicidal ideation among identity crime victims.
capeargus.co.za
· 2025-12-08
Two suspects, aged 26 and 22, were arrested in the Western Cape by the Hawks' 419 Scam Task Team in connection with a romance scam in which a middle-aged woman lost over R3.4 million after being deceived by an online fraudster posing as a white man named Mark Hermanus who claimed his son was sick. Five suspects total have been arrested in this case, with the arrested individuals facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The article also highlights similar romance scams targeting older and middle-aged individuals, including cases where victims lost R650,000 and R24 million respectively.
cointelegraph.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2025, five men operating across multiple countries orchestrated a sophisticated cryptocurrency romance scam that defrauded over 400 American victims of more than $225 million. The scheme began with romantic messages on dating apps, progressed to fake investment tips and trading platforms showing fabricated gains, and culminated in international money laundering through shell companies, fake crypto businesses, and Tether stablecoin transfers routed through Cambodia. The DOJ charged the conspirators and moved to seize the stolen crypto, highlighting how romance scams (also called "pig butchering" scams) represent the most prominent category of crypto fraud, with Americans losing $5.6 billion to crypto scams
mcknightsseniorliving.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults lost nearly $5 billion to fraud and scams in 2024, with losses increasing 41% from $3.4 billion in 2023 and average individual losses reaching $83,000, according to a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging report. The report highlights an alarming rise in AI-powered schemes and traditional fraud methods including imposter scams, investment fraud, healthcare scams, and gift card fraud, with cryptocurrency losses alone reaching nearly $3 billion. The number of older adults reporting fraud jumped 43% in 2024, prompting calls for increased federal protection and consumer education initiatives.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
Three major U.S. banks—Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America—denied reimbursement claims from customers who lost funds to sophisticated scams, including impersonation fraud ($20,000), phishing and malware attacks, and a taxi fraud scheme ($450). The cases highlight gaps in fraud prevention and reimbursement policies, as banks rely on transaction verification methods that scammers increasingly bypass through social engineering and malware, leaving victims with limited recourse despite clear evidence of fraud.
kdhlradio.com
· 2025-12-08
A gold investment scam has resurfaced in Platteville, Wisconsin, targeting elderly residents by impersonating government employees who claim victims have arrest warrants and can settle them by purchasing gold. At least two people have fallen victim to this scheme, which instructs targets to withdraw large sums of money, purchase gold from local dealers, and hand it over to a supposed intermediary who never returns. The Platteville Police Department warns residents to educate elderly family members about this fraud, as scammers use urgency and panic tactics to manipulate vulnerable populations.
cvillerightnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Federal Trade Commission data estimates fraud theft in the United States reached $158.3 billion in 2023, with imposter scams, romance scams, tech scams, and investment scams being the most common types, typically beginning with phishing attempts via email, text, phone, or QR codes. AARP Virginia warns that AI technology is making scams increasingly convincing, particularly grandparent scams using synthesized voice calls, and recommends victims and witnesses report fraud to local law enforcement or contact AARP's Fraud Watch Network at 1-877-908-3360.
citrusheightssentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
A Sacramento County Grand Jury report found that over 97 percent of elder financial abuse cases confirmed by Adult Protective Services since 2019 have not been adequately investigated by law enforcement, with only 99 of 1,678 referred cases resulting in charges filed. The Citrus Heights City Council approved a response letter acknowledging that the police department has prioritized violent crimes over financial elder abuse investigations due to limited resources, while also highlighting their data tracking systems and community outreach efforts on the issue.
freep.com
· 2025-12-08
Mubasher Riaz, an Ypsilanti physician, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for operating an online return scam with his brother from 2017-2023, defrauding vendors of at least $400,000 by submitting false refund claims while keeping the products and reselling them. Riaz was simultaneously investigated for child sexual exploitation after FBI agents discovered fraud evidence during a raid on his home; he had solicited nude photos from girls as young as 11 and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old. He received a 15.5-year prison sentence for the child crimes and agreed to pay $150,000 in restitution
sidneydailynews.com
· 2025-12-08
Financial scams targeting elderly residents in Shelby County, Ohio have become increasingly sophisticated, with people age 60 and over losing a combined $3.4 billion to fraud worldwide in 2023 alone. Scammers employ methods including Social Security imposter scams, grandparent schemes (enhanced by AI-generated voices and videos), and fake law enforcement threats to extract personal information and money from victims. Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable due to accumulated wealth, health-related sensory impairments, and reluctance to report fraud due to embarrassment or fear of losing independence.
news.sky.com
· 2025-12-08
Children as young as seven are being referred to Britain's cyber crime intervention program, with an average referral age of just 15, as young hackers steal millions from major UK companies. Former cybercriminals Ricky Handschumacher and Joseph Harris—who each served prison sentences for stealing millions in cryptocurrency—warn that teenagers are increasingly exploiting gaming platforms and social engineering tactics to commit cyber attacks, with gaming being a major pathway into crime for vulnerable youth. Insurance payouts to hacked UK businesses have increased 230%, with teenagers and young adults suspected in major attacks on companies including Marks & Spencer (£136m loss), Co-op (6.5 million customer records stolen),
wave3.com
· 2025-12-08
A 22-year-old caregiver employed by United Home Health in Memphis was arrested for stealing approximately $82,000 worth of jewelry from her elderly patients' home and pawning the items between June 9-30. Corine Mukes, who had been providing in-home care since June, was identified by the patients' spokesperson and apprehended after detectives obtained video footage and pawn shop records confirming the sales. She was charged with theft of property valued between $60,000-$250,000 and financial exploitation of the elderly.
timesofmalta.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece outlines how modern fraud affects individuals and organizations across all demographics through sophisticated digital tactics including phishing, deepfakes, and romance scams. It emphasizes that cybercriminals use AI, public information, and impersonation to deceive victims, with goals ranging from financial theft to data breaches and ransomware attacks. The article advocates for defense through education, technology investment, personal vigilance, and coordinated efforts across financial institutions, law enforcement, and government to combat the growing threat.
govtech.com
· 2025-12-08
This article highlights the prevalence of cryptocurrency scams targeting investors, despite rising Bitcoin prices and mainstream crypto adoption. Recent cases include a $650 million OmegaPro multi-level marketing scheme promising 300% returns, a Chicago-area veteran defrauded of $10,000 by an Elon Musk impersonator, and a Secret Service operation that seized nearly $400 million in crypto assets stolen through various scams. The article warns that scammers exploit legitimate market enthusiasm and media coverage to lure victims into fraudulent investment platforms that vanish with deposits once initial profits are shown.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
Licensed NYC pedicab drivers report that illegal operators—many migrants from countries including Turkey and Tajikistan—have decimated their business by approximately 60% since the pandemic, with rogue drivers charging tourists exorbitant fares (up to $1,000 per ride) and engaging in price-gouging schemes. The New York Pedicab Alliance, representing over 200 licensed drivers, is demanding stricter city enforcement, legalization of electric-assist technology, and regulation of insurance costs, while the NYPD reports issuing 1,851 summonses and seizing 165 illegal pedicabs in Midtown this year.
straitstimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Singapore police investigated 536 people for their suspected involvement in scams and unlicensed moneylending activities totaling over $12.2 million in losses during a June 30-July 11 enforcement operation by the Bedok Police Division. Of those under investigation, 391 suspects were linked to more than 2,400 cases including e-commerce, investment, job, rental, and phishing scams, while 145 were implicated in loan scams and unlicensed moneylending involving over $250,000. The operation resulted in 36 arrests, with the suspects ranging in age from 16 to 81 years old.
livebitcoinnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Indian police arrested 26-year-old Harshik Mukeshbhai Patel from Gujarat for operating a fake cryptocurrency website that defrauded traders of approximately Rs. 1.5 crore ($180,000) in 2023. The fraudulent site cloned legitimate crypto exchanges and promised returns of 10-25% within days, causing multiple investors to lose their savings before money was funneled through various bank accounts. Investigators believe Patel is part of a larger organized scam network and are continuing to identify other members involved in similar cryptocurrency fraud schemes operating in India.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
Two senior executives of cryptocurrency company MoonPay—co-founder Ivan Soto-Wright and CFO Mouna Ammari Siala—were defrauded of $250,300 through a sophisticated email spoofing scheme in which scammers impersonated real estate developer Steve Witkoff using nearly-identical email addresses with typosquatted domains. The stolen cryptocurrency (USDT) was traced to a wallet associated with Nigerian citizen Ehiremen Aigbokhan in Lagos, with the US Department of Justice filing to recover the frozen funds. This incident demonstrates that even security-aware professionals and industry leaders remain vulnerable to social engineering tactics that exploit
kttc.com
· 2025-12-08
A 22-year-old caregiver in Memphis was arrested for stealing approximately $82,000 worth of jewelry from elderly patients she had been caring for since June through her employer, United Home Health. Investigators confirmed the theft by obtaining video footage and pawn shop records showing Mukes had sold the jewelry on multiple dates in June, leading to charges of theft and financial exploitation of the elderly.
cyprus-mail.com
· 2025-12-08
Since early 2025, Cyprus has experienced a surge in cyber fraud cases, including a Limassol man who lost €56,283 to a cryptocurrency investment scam and a 55-year-old woman who lost €230 to a phishing email impersonating Etsy. Scammers employ sophisticated tactics such as impersonating government officials, creating fake websites, and using urgent messaging with links to fraudulent sites, while exact figures on total reported scams remain unavailable from police. Experts advise the public to recognize warning signs including urgency, spelling errors, requests for personal information, and unfamiliar senders, though vigilance alone provides only partial protection against increasingly professional frau
nar.realtor
· 2025-12-08
More than 60 real estate agents nationwide have lost a combined $15 million in "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams, where fraudsters build trust with agents through social media or text, pose as clients or financial advisors, and gradually coax them into investing on fraudulent crypto platforms before disappearing with the funds. The scams often exploit agents' access to MLS databases and their familiarity with large financial transactions, with victims like Tennessee agent Teri Radcliff losing over $200,000 and a North Carolina agent's family losing $815,000. The perpetrators frequently use deepfakes or video impersonation and withdraw victims' money through fake platforms before requesting additional security
newindianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Laos has evolved from a purported tourist development into a major cybercrime hub operating elaborate finance and romance scams targeting English-speaking victims worldwide, a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise. Founded in 2007 by Chinese businessman Zhao Wei and operating with minimal government oversight, the zone houses towers leasing to international scam operations staffed by workers from multiple countries who are allegedly coerced or trafficked into forced labor. Despite multiple crackdowns by Chinese, Laotian, and British authorities—including sanctions against Zhao Wei in 2018 and 2023 for trafficking, drug smuggling,
the420.in
· 2025-12-08
A 62-year-old retired professor in Mumbai lost ₹1.93 crore ($231,000 USD) in a two-stage romance scam involving cryptocurrency: first, a woman named "Ayesha" befriended him on Facebook, gained his trust, and convinced him to deposit funds into a Binance account she controlled before disappearing; then a second scammer named "Koyal" contacted him posing as a recovery agent and extracted additional payments with false promises of restitution. The Cyber West Division has registered a criminal case under India's Information Technology Act, which provides for 3-10 years imprisonment for crypto fraud convictions.
theconversation.com
· 2025-12-08
A Chinese actor named Wang Xing was abducted in Thailand and taken to a scam compound in Myanmar in early 2025, sparking widespread concern about fraud operations in Southeast Asia. The incident highlighted the prevalence of "pig butchering" scams—a type of fraud where criminals build fake romantic or financial relationships with victims to manipulate them into large investments, with victims worldwide losing billions of dollars. These scams, typically run by organized crime groups, operate in three stages (hunting, raising, and killing) and can result in devastating financial losses, as exemplified by cases like a Connecticut woman who lost nearly $1 million and a Kansas banker who embezzled $47 million to cover
pulse.com.gh
· 2025-12-08
Romance fraud causes billions in annual losses globally, with the United States leading at $697.3 million lost by nearly 59,000 victims in 2024, followed by the United Kingdom (£106 million), Australia ($33 million), Canada ($25 million), and Germany ($20 million). These organized crime schemes use fake profiles, stolen images, and emotionally manipulative tactics to build trust with victims before requesting money, often targeting vulnerable individuals through dating apps and social media platforms. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated romance scam prevalence as lockdowns drove millions online, and scammers increasingly overlap these schemes with other financial crimes such as fake investment and money laundering operations.
lgbtqnation.com
· 2025-12-08
In June, former congressman George Santos and Rep. Eric Burlison fell victim to an identity theft scam when an imposter using an outdated number posing as Rep. Rick Crawford contacted them via Telegram, claiming to offer Santos a "coordinator" position with the First Lady. Santos downloaded a suspicious app and shared a PIN with the imposter before realizing the deception and ending contact, though he reported no information was compromised. This incident is part of a growing trend of scammers using AI-generated messages to target government officials, and Santos has previously been targeted by another scammer who fraudulently claimed to have connections with prosecutors and judges.
phys.org
· 2025-12-08
"Pig butchering" scams are sophisticated fraud schemes operated by organized crime groups that have stolen billions globally, in which scammers build fake romantic or friendly relationships with victims online before pressuring them into fraudulent investments, typically over a few months rather than years. Notable victims include a Kansas banker who embezzled $47 million to cover his losses and a Connecticut woman who lost nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency investments, with scammers exploiting victims' desire for financial gain rather than solely relying on romantic manipulation. The scams operate in three stages—hunting for victims online, building trust, and executing the "kill" by pushing large financial commitments—and are typically run by highly organized criminal
wwaytv3.com
· 2025-12-08
North Carolina officials launched a statewide initiative to combat Bitcoin ATM scams, which have caused victims millions of dollars in losses with cryptocurrency-related crime jumping nearly 1,300% from 2017 to 2023. The typical scam involves fraudsters impersonating trusted individuals via phone calls and directing victims to Bitcoin kiosks for urgent withdrawals, with seniors over 65 being the primary targets. Officials are encouraging businesses to post warning signs at crypto machines and urging the public to avoid unexpected cash withdrawals, delete suspicious messages, and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or the NC Secretary of State.
wvua23.com
· 2025-12-08
Birmingham tax preparer Geta Barr was sentenced to 18 months in prison in February 2025 for preparing false tax returns for at least 14 clients between 2016 and 2020. Barr falsified approximately 96% of the 900 tax returns she prepared during 2017-2019, fabricating business losses and inflating deductions, resulting in over $300,000 in tax losses to the IRS.
mondaq.com
· 2025-12-08
The Department of Justice's Criminal Division has established three enforcement priorities—focus, fairness, and efficiency—to guide white-collar crime prosecution under the Trump administration. Elder fraud is explicitly identified as a priority alongside healthcare, securities, trade, and customs fraud, with prosecutors directed to target cases involving senior-level personnel, demonstrable losses, and victims' compensation. The Department aims to balance rigorous prosecution of significant threats to U.S. interests with fair application of the law that avoids punishing legitimate business risk-taking.
ntd.com
· 2025-12-08
ICE arrested Chinese national Jian Chen in New York on grand larceny charges, marking the second arrest of a Chinese national for similar fraud in the state within three months. Chen is part of a larger fraud ring that defrauded approximately 300 victims across 37 states, stealing over $5 million with suspected fraudulent funds totaling more than $16 million; two other members, Rihui Yan and Hui Chen, were arrested on related charges for targeting elderly individuals, including an attempt to defraud an elderly couple of $20,000 and another elderly resident of $40,000.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Roger Roger, a 41-year-old Costa Rica resident, was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for leading an international telemarketing fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of victims, many elderly, of over $4 million. The scheme involved co-conspirators posing as U.S. government officials using Voice Over Internet Protocol technology to convince victims they had won sweepstakes prizes, then soliciting up-front payments for non-existent prizes. Roger was ordered to pay $3.3 million in restitution and forfeit $4.2 million.
pennlive.com
· 2025-12-08
A 44-year-old man from Brooklyn was charged with theft, impersonation of a federal employee, and conspiracy after stealing over $555,000 in gold bars from an elderly Lancaster County woman in April. The scammers accessed her computer, convinced her to convert investments to gold, then posed as federal employees to collect the bars under the guise of securing them in a Philadelphia Federal Reserve vault. This case reflects a national trend of gold bar scams targeting seniors, which cost Americans $219 million in 2024, with authorities advising victims to hang up immediately on any requests to buy gold or withdraw money and to verify claims directly with official sources.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Antonio Petrosino, 60, of Union City, New Jersey, was indicted on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges for defrauding elderly and other victims of over $1 million between January 2016 and November 2024. Petrosino posed as a financial advisor, soliciting investment funds under false pretenses while diverting the money for personal expenses including gambling and luxury apartment rent, and issued falsified account statements to conceal the scheme. He faces up to 20 years in prison on each of five wire fraud counts and 10 years on the money laundering charge.
dallasnews.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, seniors aged 65 and older reported nearly $4.9 billion in losses to financial scams—a 43% increase from the previous year—with Texas seniors alone filing over 9,473 complaints averaging $489,000 in losses each. Seniors are targeted because they control significant national wealth and often struggle to keep pace with technology, making them vulnerable to romance scams, tech support scams, grandparent scams, government impersonation, and investment fraud. Family members and caregivers can help protect seniors by monitoring account activity, maintaining open communication about financial matters, and encouraging consultation before large transactions, while laws like the 2017 Elder Abuse Prevention
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Cambodia arrested over 1,000 cybercrime suspects in a multi-province crackdown ordered by Prime Minister Hun Manet this week, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Indonesian, and Cambodian nationals, with police seizing computers and mobile phones from scam operations. The raids targeted foreign criminal groups running online fraud schemes that generate billions of dollars annually for international gangs, though human rights organizations claim the Cambodian government has previously enabled these operations through state complicity while workers face human trafficking, slavery, and torture.
malwarebytes.com
· 2025-12-08
A retired US Army colonel pleaded guilty to conspiracy after disclosing classified national defense information to someone posing as a Ukrainian woman on a foreign dating app between February and April 2022, exploiting emotional manipulation typical of romance scams. Slater, who worked as a civilian at US Strategic Command, provided details about military targets and Russian capabilities, and faces five to seven years in prison under his plea deal. The case illustrates how romance scammers exploit loneliness and the desire for human connection to manipulate even experienced, security-cleared individuals into compromising sensitive information.
hospicenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Federal agencies coordinated the 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, resulting in criminal charges against 324 defendants responsible for over $14.6 billion in health care fraud, with particular concerns about fraudulent activity in the hospice industry in California, Texas, Nevada, and Arizona. The operation seized more than $245 million in assets, prevented payment on $4 billion in false claims, and included civil charges and settlements totaling $48.5 million. Vulnerable populations, including seniors relying on Medicare and Medicaid, were identified as primary targets of these criminal schemes.
wkyc.com
· 2025-12-08
A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 16 individuals for their roles in a $2.6 million money order scam that operated across over 100 Walmart locations nationwide from December 2019 to January 2024. The suspects purchased money orders ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 at Walmart, deposited the funds remotely, and then returned the money orders for full refunds. Three suspects were arrested by the U.S. Secret Service's Money Laundering Task Force, with charges including money laundering, telecommunications fraud, and aggravated theft.
chch.com
· 2025-12-08
A Hamilton couple lost nearly $70,000 in June after fraudsters impersonating a Scotiabank employee convinced them their debit cards were compromised and arranged to collect their cards via courier. The scammers then drained the couple's bank accounts, credit cards, and line of credit within two days, and Scotiabank initially held the seniors responsible for the transactions, claiming no account compromise was found. Hamilton Police report approximately 60 similar cases this year using "social engineering" tactics, and note that recovering stolen funds is extremely rare.
theweeklyjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, older adults aged 60 and above reported $4.9 billion in fraud losses nationally—a 43% increase from 2023—with Puerto Rico experiencing a particularly sharp 618% rise to $21.1 million. The most costly schemes targeting seniors include investment fraud ($1.8 billion), tech support scams ($982 million), and romance scams ($389 million), which are considered especially dangerous due to their psychological manipulation tactics and emotional impact on victims. Experts attribute seniors' vulnerability to a combination of factors including the digital divide, lack of technical knowledge, availability of financial resources, social isolation, and the highly sophisticated, professional nature of modern fraud operations that use
wbng.com
· 2025-12-08
Senator Gillibrand expressed concern about proposed budget cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and other federal agencies tasked with protecting seniors from fraud and scams. She noted that seniors lost nearly $5 billion to scammers in the previous year and argued that these cuts would undermine the government's ability to combat increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled fraud schemes. Gillibrand called for the Government Accountability Office to assess the potential impact of these budget reductions on senior fraud protection efforts.
crescentavalleyweekly.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI and FTC are warning the public about evolving scams that exploit advancing technology, including AI-generated voice impersonations of law enforcement and government officials. Elderly Americans are particularly vulnerable to romance scams, tech support scams, grandparent scams, government impersonation scams, sweepstakes scams, and home repair scams, with millions falling victim annually. The agencies also warn against business email compromise, charity fraud (especially after disasters), cryptocurrency job scams, VA benefits overpayment scams, and card skimmers, recommending victims verify charitable organizations through trusted databases and use credit cards rather than cash, gift cards, or wire transfers for donations.
rstreet.org
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, reported fraud losses reached $12.5 billion, a 25 percent increase driven primarily by sophisticated investment scams totaling $5.7 billion. Bipartisan legislation called the TRAPS Act proposes creating a federal task force composed of representatives from the Treasury Department, CFPB, FCC, FTC, DOJ, and industry experts to coordinate efforts in combating financially advanced scams and develop recommendations for regulatory and legislative reforms. These efforts are part of a broader government initiative that includes executive orders on check fraud reduction and the GUARD Act to investigate elder fraud using technologies like blockchain.
thederrick.com
· 2025-12-08
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seehafernews.com
· 2025-12-08
Evelyn Cross-Beacham of Milwaukee faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and mail fraud for her role in a tech support scam targeting seniors over 65 across multiple states. She allegedly deposited checks totaling $578,000 from victims who believed they were paying for legitimate computer repairs. Authorities are investigating her connections to a broader scheme defrauding older adults.
ice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, a Nigerian national, pleaded guilty to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 elderly and vulnerable U.S. victims of more than $6 million. The scheme involved sending personalized letters falsely claiming victims were entitled to multimillion-dollar inheritances and requesting upfront payments for delivery fees and taxes, with funds collected through a network of U.S.-based money mules. Akhimie faces a maximum of 20 years imprisonment, and seven co-conspirators from the United Kingdom, Spain, and Nigeria have also been convicted in connection with this international fraud operation.