Jersey City man charged with extortion, impersonating federal agent in $60K scam
MONROE TWP., N.J. — A 35-year-old man from Jersey City has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly impersonating a federal law enforcement officer to extort tens of thousands of…
Two Nigerian Nationals Sentenced to Prison for $2 Million Internet Fraud Scam
MINNEAPOLIS – Two men have been sentenced to prison for stealing more than $2 million from victims of business email compromise and romance fraud schemes, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.…
Brooklyn-Based Manager Of Money Laundering Operation Sentenced To 48 Months In Prison In Connection With $5 Million Online Vehicle Sale Scam
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NATALIA KORZHA and VLADISLAV NECEAEV were sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to conspiracy to commit…
Former Stockbroker Sentenced to 6½ Years in Prison for $3.2 Million Investment Fraud, Cheating on Taxes and Grandparent Scam
SANTA ANA, California – A former licensed stockbroker was sentenced today to 78 months in federal prison for committing several felonies, including running a securities fraud scheme in which he targeted…
Purported Surgeon Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Romance Scam Involving Online Dating Websites
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson,” a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams,” a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Chris,” a/k/a “Dr. Chris Williamson,” a/k/a “Dr.…
Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Participating in Nationwide Grandparent Scam
Assistant U. S. Attorney Oleksandra “Sasha” Johnson (619) 546-9769 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 31, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Timothy Ingram of North Hollywood, California, and Joaquin Lopez of Hollywood, Florida, were…
Hacienda Heights Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing $1.3 Million from Amazon Through Refund Scam
LOS ANGELES – A third-party seller on Amazon.com was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison for gaming the online retailer’s payment system in a scheme that defrauded the company…
District of Columbia Auditor Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service business relating to numerous online romance scams. …
First of Five Defendants Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for his Role in Nationwide Grandparent Scam
INDIANAPOLIS – Jasaun Pope a/k/a “Biz”, 31, of Valley Stream, New York, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison late yesterday for mail fraud and money laundering offenses related to his…
Paramount Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Participation in “Heartbreakingly Evil” Grandparent Scam RICO Conspiracy
Assistant U. S. Attorney Oleksandra “Sasha” Johnson (619) 546-9769 SAN DIEGO – Jack Owuor, a resident of Paramount, California, was sentenced in federal court to 46 months in prison for participating…
Investment Scam Ringleader Pleads Guilty After Being Recorded Paying Cash Kickbacks at Boca Raton Starbucks
Miami, Florida – Paul Geraci, 45, of Parkland, Florida, pleaded guilty today for his role in a large investment scheme in which he and others defrauded investors out of approximately $21 million…
Ohio woman admits lying about St. Louis romance scam
ST. LOUIS – A woman from Ohio on Monday admitted lying about a missing teen in an attempt to recover money that was intercepted on its way to romance scammers. Linda Matson,…
Special Deputy United States Marshal Facing Federal Charges for Money Laundering Related to a Romance Scam Involving More Than 20 Victims
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Isidore Iwuagwu, age 35, of Upper Malboro, Maryland, with the federal charge of conspiring to commit money laundering related to numerous…
Three Defendants Sentenced In Fraud And Identity Theft Scam Targeting Customers Of Banks And Credit Unions
Three Miami Residents Stole $1,400,000 From Hundreds of Depositors by Posing as Security Officials to Obtain Access to Online Accounts. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. District Judge…
Pharmacy owner and accountant indicted again in $150M scam
HOUSTON – Two Houston area men face new charges in nationwide pharmacy health care fraud scheme that that targeted elderly citizens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Mohamed Mokbel, 57, and Fathy…
Santa Clarita Valley Woman Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison for Embezzling $1.7 Million Through Diversity Recruitment Scam
LOS ANGELES – The former human resources manager at a Santa Clarita-based race car design and development company was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to defraud…
Jamaican Man Sentenced To 51 Months In Federal Prison For Operating Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Romario Mark Anthony Murray, 27, of Montego Bay, Jamaica was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud…
Jamaican Man Sentenced To 51 Months In Federal Prison For Operating Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Romario Mark Anthony Murray, 27, of Montego Bay, Jamaica was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud…
Public Safety Announcement: Manchester Police Warn of Ongoing Granparent Scam
By Captain Vincent Manco, Manchester PD MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Recently, we have had numerous “Grandparent Scam” incidents in our jurisdiction. This scam occurs when a caller contacts an elderly…
New York Man Admits Pivotal Role In iPhone Theft Scam
PROVIDENCE – A New York man who played a pivotal role in a conspiracy that defrauded AT&T out of between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of Apple iPhones obtained from Walmart stores in…
Lindenwold Police Warns Residents of Text Scam Using Department Logo
LINDENWOLD, NJ – Police in Lindenwold are notifying residents that a solicitation to purchase police merchandise to support the department is not being run by the department and the company is using…
Rapper Who Bragged About COVID-Related Jobless Benefits Scam Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Fraud and Firearm Charges
LOS ANGELES – A rapper who boasted in a YouTube music video about getting rich by committing pandemic-related unemployment benefits fraud has agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud and firearms…
Scam Artist Contractor Arrested After Defrauding Several Toms River Victims
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police have arrested a scam artist, but others lurk in the community and residents should always beware. According to police, on Thursday, Toms River Police Detective…
Delaware Police Warn of Cryptocurrency Scam
DELAWARE (PRESS RELEASE) – The Delaware State Police are providing a scam advisory surrounding the fraudulent use of cryptocurrency. The Delaware State Police are warning the public of an increase in scams…
Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across the country, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
Lacey Resident Scammed Out of $100,000 in Bitcoin Scam
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Lacey Township resident was scammed out of $100,000 after sending bitcoin and pre-paid cards to a man they had met online several years ago. Police said the…
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