PRINCETON, W.Va. – The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect Monday as part of a multi-state fraud investigation targeting elderly victims. Deputies received information from the Muskegon County Sheriff’s …
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An Illinois man has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in a nationwide imposter scam that stole $6.9 million from nearly 100 victims, many …
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A New Jersey couple and a Washington man have been sentenced for their roles in a 2023 extortion scheme that stole nearly $87,000 from a Washington …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Chinese national living in Apopka has been arrested for her alleged role in a fraud scheme that targeted and deceived an elderly Gainesville resident out of …
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An alleged Miami gang member is facing charges in a bank scam that authorities say targeted an elderly Florida Keys resident who lost nearly $20,000. Sheldon Adams Vandyke, 26, was …
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A Texas man is being held in a Maine jail after authorities say he attempted to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gold in an elaborate scam targeting …
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Four Dominican nationals have been extradited to the United States for their alleged roles in a major transnational “grandparent scam” operation that deceived hundreds of elderly victims into believing their …
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A federal jury in Gainesville, Florida, has found Atharva Shailesh Sathawane, 22, of India, guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. U.S. Attorney John …
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GRAY, Maine — In an extraordinary turn of events, an elderly couple in Gray who lost $20,000 to an online pop-up scam saw every dollar returned, thanks to quick action …
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Two people were arrested in Plattsburgh following an attempted fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident, according to New York State Police. Chendong Wu, 42, and Feitao Chen, …