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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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-.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
‘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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
PPP fraud investigations are happening. Is your business ready?
Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans for businesses hinges on accuracy......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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 .....»»