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New wire fraud scam sends your paycheck to a criminal

It's another new version of an old crime: instead of asking for a wire of money to fulfill a phony invoice, fraudsters are now trying to convince HR personnel to change your direct deposit paycheck information......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 9th, 2019

Creator of a scam PAC that targeted Trump supporters has been charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program

Authorities say that James Kyle Bell duped Trump supporters into giving to his PAC and then presented false tax documents to get a PPP loan. "Make America Great Again" set of hats await pur.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 9th, 2021

The investigation into Matt Gaetz stemmed from a probe into a Florida tax official charged with stalking and sex trafficking, reports say

Joel Greenberg is former tax official accused of crimes including sex trafficking, stalking, wire fraud and money laundering. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 1st, 2021

The cofounders of bankrupt poop-testing startup uBiome have been charged with fraud

The cofounders face criminal and civil charges for giving a false impression to investors of how well the poop-testing company was doing. UBiome founders and former co-.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

Future FinTech accused of fraud, called "scam" in Reddit post

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMar 17th, 2021

Outcome Health, whose former executives await trial in $1 billion fraud case, merges with Ohio-based company

Former highflying Chicago tech startup Outcome Health, whose former executives are facing federal criminal charges for an alleged $1 billion fraud scheme, is merging with a Cincinnati-based company .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 9th, 2021

‘We been caught’: United will pay $49 million to settle air mail fraud case

United Airlines will pay more than $49 million to avoid criminal prosecution and settle civil charge.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneFeb 26th, 2021

: United Airlines to pay $49 million to resolve criminal fraud charges

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Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 26th, 2021

Illinois warns of Real ID text messaging scam targeting state unemployment insurance system

As unemployment insurance fraud tops 1 million cases in Illinois, state officials are warning re.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJan 28th, 2021

Meet the flamboyant D.C. developer who got a last-minute pardon from Trump

Douglas Jemal, convicted of wire fraud in 2007, has long ties to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 20th, 2021

Die-hard Trump "warriors" Diamond and Silk were behind former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick"s pardon by Trump

Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years in prison after being found guilty of mail fraud, wire fraud, and racketeering. Lynnet.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 20th, 2021

11 members of the Gambino crime family pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice

The Gambino crime family is one of the "five families" of La Cosa Nostra, the Italian-American mafia in New York. Forme.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 20th, 2021

PPP fraud investigations are happening. Is your business ready?

Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans for businesses hinges on accuracy......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 13th, 2021

Company says St. Pete man helped to defraud them out of $3.8M worth of N95 masks

A local man is among the defendants accused of defrauding a Georgia company out of $3.8 million worth of N95 masks and faces several charges, including federal RICO for wire fraud......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 30th, 2020

Small-business loan deadline poses test for Mnuchin

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has given big companies until May 18, a newly set deadline, to return their Paycheck Protection Program loans or face criminal liability. Many borrowers are reffing those demands......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

Former Trucking Company Co-Owner Gets 15 Months For Wire Fraud

A former North Carolina trucking company co-owner was sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating an elaborate $50.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 11th, 2020

Whack-a-troll: Watchdogs scramble to keep up with Covid-19 scams, fraud

To get an idea of how fast scams are developing around the coronavirus, just ask Katie Conner, a spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “It seems like every day … a new scam pops up,” said Conner, who said the attorney gen.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2020

DOJ Finding "Early Signs Of Fraud" Among COVID Stimulus Applications

DOJ Finding 'Early Signs Of Fraud' Among COVID Stimulus Applications A preliminary inquiry into loans granted under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has revealed early signs of fraud among businesses seeking coronav.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 30th, 2020

Mnuchin warns some U.S. firms could face criminal liability over coronavirus loans

The U.S. Treasury Department will audit every loan for more than $2 million given under the Paycheck Protection Program for businesses hurt by the coronavirus fallout, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 28th, 2020

House passes $484 billion coronavirus stimulus for small businesses and hospitals, sends bill to Trump

The $484 billion measure offers funds for the Paycheck Protection Program and sends more money to hospitals struggling because of .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 23rd, 2020

Watch Live: Powell Speaks At Brookings After Unveiling New Fed Bailout Program

Watch Live: Powell Speaks At Brookings After Unveiling New Fed Bailout Program With the "Paycheck Protection Program" in turmoil as banks drag their feet over concerns about culpability for fraud .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 9th, 2020