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February 7, 2023
Looking for a job? Scammers might be looking for you.
Looking for a job? Scammers might be looking for you.
Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets on social media — all to try to steal your money and personal information.
Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets on social media — all to try to steal your money and personal information.
- Verify job openings before you apply,
- Watch for telltale signs of a possible scam.
- Don’t pay for the promise of a job.
The Latest in Consumer Advice from the FTC
Avoid Scams When You Travel You may get a call, a text message, or a flyer in the mail. Or maybe you'll see an online ad promising free or low-cost vacations. Scammers and dishonest companies are often behind these offers. You
Nanny and Caregiver Job Scams If you’re looking for a job as a babysitter, nanny, or other kind of caregiver, you might have searched online or used a website that matches you up with potential employers. Scammers also use these.
How To Evaluate Online Reviews Online reviews might help you decide what to buy or what company to hire. You should be able to trust that these reviews reflect the honest opinions of people who actually used a product or service.
Nanny and Caregiver Job Scams If you’re looking for a job as a babysitter, nanny, or other kind of caregiver, you might have searched online or used a website that matches you up with potential employers. Scammers also use these.
How To Evaluate Online Reviews Online reviews might help you decide what to buy or what company to hire. You should be able to trust that these reviews reflect the honest opinions of people who actually used a product or service.
February 5, 2023
Wanted Suspect - Contractor Fraud
A contractor out of Kingwood, Texas has allegedly scammed a Polk County elderly woman out of $28,000. Jose Karim GARZA-GONZALEZ is under investigation after having an elderly woman pay him $28,000 up front and never returning to finish or even start the job he was paid for. Garza-Gonzalez is a contractor who owns a business in Kingwood and is also wanted by Galveston County for a similar case for scamming an elderly victim out of thousands of dollars. Polk County detectives have obtained a felony warrant against Garza-Gonzalez for theft of property from elderly.
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Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Elder Fraud Grandparent Scheme
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Medard Ulysse, age 38, most recently of Miami, Florida, today to nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in relation to multiple fraud schemes, including an elder fraud “grandparent” scam and a COVID-19 CARES Act fraud related to unemployment benefits. Judge Bennett also ordered Ulysse to pay restitution totaling $2,485,512. Of that amount $1,866,745 is for the elder fraud scam and $618,767 is for the unemployment benefits scheme.
According to his guilty plea, from January 2018 to November 2019, Ulysse and others executed an elder fraud scam, called a “grandparent scam,” in which they persuaded elderly victims to send thousands of dollars in cash by posing as a police officer, lawyer, or other person in law enforcement and convincing victims that their grandchild needed money for bail or legal fees. If the victims sent money, conspirators asked for more cash claiming that additional funds were needed for legal expenses, fines, or damages. Conspirators called the elderly victim pretending to be the victim’s grandchild or other troubled relative to convince the victims to send cash. To conceal the scheme, the conspirators told the victims that a gag order had been placed on the case or that the situation was embarrassing for the grandchild, and that the victim should not share the information with others.
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According to his guilty plea, from January 2018 to November 2019, Ulysse and others executed an elder fraud scam, called a “grandparent scam,” in which they persuaded elderly victims to send thousands of dollars in cash by posing as a police officer, lawyer, or other person in law enforcement and convincing victims that their grandchild needed money for bail or legal fees. If the victims sent money, conspirators asked for more cash claiming that additional funds were needed for legal expenses, fines, or damages. Conspirators called the elderly victim pretending to be the victim’s grandchild or other troubled relative to convince the victims to send cash. To conceal the scheme, the conspirators told the victims that a gag order had been placed on the case or that the situation was embarrassing for the grandchild, and that the victim should not share the information with others.
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Police investigate jewelry swap crime at Walgreens parking lot
A woman said her gold necklace was replaced by strangers who asked for directions.
Police said the passenger then got out of the car and put a necklace around the woman's neck, apparently as a gesture of gratitude. She then got back into the car, and they drove away while the woman left the area. When the woman returned home, she realized that her gold necklace was removed from her while the woman was putting the new necklace on her, police said.
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Police said the passenger then got out of the car and put a necklace around the woman's neck, apparently as a gesture of gratitude. She then got back into the car, and they drove away while the woman left the area. When the woman returned home, she realized that her gold necklace was removed from her while the woman was putting the new necklace on her, police said.
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February 4, 2023
Retirees Are Losing Their Life Savings to Romance Scams. Here’s What to Know.
Con artists are using dating sites to prey on lonely people, particularly older ones, in a pattern that accelerated during the isolation of the pandemic, federal data show. (Emily Schmall, New York Times, Feb. 3, 2023)
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Former Bank Teller Sentenced for Federal Fraud Charges involving an elderly person.
KAREN FARRELL TIGLER, age 40, of Marrero, Louisiana, to 27 months imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release for violating 18 USC 1344 (Bank Fraud), and Making and Subscribing False Tax Returns in violation of 26 USC 206(1)
“Karen Tigler used her position at the bank to embezzle from an unsuspecting senior citizen customer…”
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“Karen Tigler used her position at the bank to embezzle from an unsuspecting senior citizen customer…”
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February 1, 2023
House Passes Three Bipartisan Financial Services Bill
On 30 January 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several pieces of bipartisan financial services legislation. Among the bipartisan bills passed are initiatives to combat the financial exploitation of our seniors and other vulnerable adults, streamline federal credit union board meeting requirements, and increase access to capital for rural small businesses.
The financial services bills passed by the House include H.R. 500, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, which will help combat financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults by providing at-risk investors with the protection they need to make sure they can receive the hard-earned savings that they have built up over the years. Right now, roughly 20% of senior investors already fall prey to fraudsters, losing an estimated $2.9 billion annually.
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The financial services bills passed by the House include H.R. 500, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, which will help combat financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults by providing at-risk investors with the protection they need to make sure they can receive the hard-earned savings that they have built up over the years. Right now, roughly 20% of senior investors already fall prey to fraudsters, losing an estimated $2.9 billion annually.
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January 30, 2023
Scammer sentenced to 28 years in prison for taking more than $200K from 68-year-old man with autism.
Paul Yonko, 39, was convicted last week of engaging in organized criminal activity following a three-day trial. After hearing testimony about Yonko’s criminal past in the punishment phase, jurors handed down a sentence of 28 years.
Yonko, and members of his extended family who all have criminal records as scammers, spent three months in early 2022 fleecing a retired man who has an advanced degree in mathematics. The 68-year-old who has Asperger’s syndrome, which is on the autism spectrum, …
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Yonko, and members of his extended family who all have criminal records as scammers, spent three months in early 2022 fleecing a retired man who has an advanced degree in mathematics. The 68-year-old who has Asperger’s syndrome, which is on the autism spectrum, …
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January 29, 2023
Have a conversation (not a lecture) about fraud with older adults
People over 60 reported more than $1.7 billion lost to fraud and scams in 2021, according to the FBI’s 2021 Elder Fraud Report. These older adults reported both the most incidents and the highest losses of any group in the report.
But that doesn’t mean you need to single out your grandparents for a phishing lesson at the next family gathering. Research shows that older adults can have additional risk factors, but everybody gets targeted by scams, and everybody gets better at avoiding scams when they’re well-informed about them....
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But that doesn’t mean you need to single out your grandparents for a phishing lesson at the next family gathering. Research shows that older adults can have additional risk factors, but everybody gets targeted by scams, and everybody gets better at avoiding scams when they’re well-informed about them....
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Man sentenced to three years in prison for multi-million dollar fraud scheme
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in a $4 million mass mailing scheme that tricked consumers into paying fees for falsely promised cash prizes, federal prosecutors announced.
As part of his sentence, Scott Gammon, 48, was also ordered to forfeit $139,611.97....
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As part of his sentence, Scott Gammon, 48, was also ordered to forfeit $139,611.97....
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Woman arrested after allegedly scamming holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million
A Florida woman has been arrested and indicted in connection with the alleged scamming of a Holocaust survivor out of millions of dollars in savings.
“Today we allege the defendant callously preyed on a senior citizen simply seeking companionship, defrauding him of his life savings,” FBI Assistant Director Michael J. Driscoll said in a news release issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday. “The FBI is determined to get justice for victims of fraud and to ensure that scammers face justice for their actions.”
In the indictment, it’s alleged that the scam in question began “in or about” May 2017 and lasted until “at least” October 2021. It is alleged to have been carried out by a 36-year-old woman from Florida named Peaches Stergo, also known as Alice.
The victim, described in the indictment as an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, first met Stergo on a dating site. From there, Stergo is accused of making a series of “false and misleading statements” to the victim, including claiming that she had settled a lawsuit over a car accident but could not access the awarded funds due to a lawyer’s demand for money. At this point, prosecutors allege, the victim wrote what marked his first check to Stergo. The check was for $25,000.
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“Today we allege the defendant callously preyed on a senior citizen simply seeking companionship, defrauding him of his life savings,” FBI Assistant Director Michael J. Driscoll said in a news release issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday. “The FBI is determined to get justice for victims of fraud and to ensure that scammers face justice for their actions.”
In the indictment, it’s alleged that the scam in question began “in or about” May 2017 and lasted until “at least” October 2021. It is alleged to have been carried out by a 36-year-old woman from Florida named Peaches Stergo, also known as Alice.
The victim, described in the indictment as an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, first met Stergo on a dating site. From there, Stergo is accused of making a series of “false and misleading statements” to the victim, including claiming that she had settled a lawsuit over a car accident but could not access the awarded funds due to a lawyer’s demand for money. At this point, prosecutors allege, the victim wrote what marked his first check to Stergo. The check was for $25,000.
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10 tips to stop elder fraud before it happens
Bessie, the energetic 89-year-old matriarch of a large and loving family, recently received a phone call that shook her to the core.
A male voice cried, “Grandma, I need your help!”
What can older adults do to protect themselves? And what can concerned children and grandchildren do to bolster this protection?
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A male voice cried, “Grandma, I need your help!”
What can older adults do to protect themselves? And what can concerned children and grandchildren do to bolster this protection?
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Beware the ‘Romance Money Mule’ scam
Vulnerable adults and the elderly lose billions of dollars every year to scam artists. Over $1 billion was lost in 2021 to romance scams alone, according to a 2022 consumer protection report from the Federal Trade Commission. Even sadder? Victims could face charges of financial fraud.
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Thieves steal $98,000 from elderly victims in 'Uber grandparent scam'
A warning from police after four elderly people fell victim to the "Uber Grandparent Scam," and lost more than $98,000.
Police said the victims all received calls from a woman who identified herself as a grandchild. The woman said she was in a car crash and needed money. The woman had her fake attorney call the victims with instructions to gather a large amount of cash to be picked up by an Uber driver. The drivers ferried $98,400 in cash to the suspects who were outside Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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Police said the victims all received calls from a woman who identified herself as a grandchild. The woman said she was in a car crash and needed money. The woman had her fake attorney call the victims with instructions to gather a large amount of cash to be picked up by an Uber driver. The drivers ferried $98,400 in cash to the suspects who were outside Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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January 27, 2023
Fraud Alert: Credit Repair Scams
According to AARP, if you’re like a lot of Americans, you spent a lot this holiday season and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the New Year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work and it is time intensive. Be wary of offers of guaranteed quick fixes.
Criminal scammers prey on financial fears by offering simple solutions. These offers usually involve up-front fees (which are illegal), bad advice like stopping communication with your creditors and vague details on what services they provide. If you need help getting out of debt, turn to an organization like the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
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Criminal scammers prey on financial fears by offering simple solutions. These offers usually involve up-front fees (which are illegal), bad advice like stopping communication with your creditors and vague details on what services they provide. If you need help getting out of debt, turn to an organization like the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
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FTC Order Requires Home Advisor to Pay Up To $7.2 Million and Stop Deceptive Marketing
An FTC Order Requires Home Advisor to Pay Up To $7.2 Million and Stop Deceptively Marketing its Leads for Home Improvement Projects.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc. – a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – to pay up to $7.2 million for using a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics in selling home improvement project leads to service providers, including small businesses operating in the “gig” economy.
The administrative order also bars HomeAdvisor from the deceptive conduct detailed in the Commission’s complaint against the company, which the complaint alleged occurred over many years, and sets up two redress funds to provide money to defrauded service providers. The administrative order will be subject to public comment after which the Commission will decide whether to make the order final.
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc. – a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – to pay up to $7.2 million for using a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics in selling home improvement project leads to service providers, including small businesses operating in the “gig” economy.
The administrative order also bars HomeAdvisor from the deceptive conduct detailed in the Commission’s complaint against the company, which the complaint alleged occurred over many years, and sets up two redress funds to provide money to defrauded service providers. The administrative order will be subject to public comment after which the Commission will decide whether to make the order final.
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JANUARY 25, 2023
Three big mistakes that may give scammers access to your bank accounts
Scam artists are maliciously and deliberately targeting lonely and vulnerable people, well aware that they are more susceptible to their deceit. Sadly, these heartless scammers’ first target is often the elderly.
They tug on their hearts with some sob story and, unfortunately in many cases, successfully drain their entire bank accounts.
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They tug on their hearts with some sob story and, unfortunately in many cases, successfully drain their entire bank accounts.
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January 18, 2023
Man Sentenced for Integral Role in Sophisticated International Fraud Scheme
The defendant Laundered Over $3.5 Million in Fraudulent Online Auction Proceeds as Part of a Scheme that Defrauded Over 900 American Victims.
A Romanian national was sentenced to 89 months in prison for his role in a transnational, multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud American victims. He is the 24th member of the organized criminal group to be sentenced, of the 28 who were charged.
“This highly organized and sophisticated syndicate stole directly from the pockets of hard-working Americans. The criminals then used digital currency to launder their ill-gotten gains,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Today’s result is proof that the Criminal Division and our law enforcement partners will never stop pursuing cybercriminals who target the American public—no matter where these criminals reside, and no matter what tools they use to hide.”
According to court documents, Georgescu, Filip, and other co-conspirators posted false advertisements to popular online auction and sales websites, such as eBay, for goods that did not actually exist. Members of the conspiracy created fictitious online accounts to post these advertisements and communicate with victims, sometimes using the stolen identities of Americans to do so. The advertisements typically marketed the sale of used vehicles or similar goods and targeted working-class Americans.
Members of the conspiracy used several tactics to convince victims to send money for the advertised goods. For example, they impersonated a military member who needed to sell the advertised item before deployment. In furtherance of the scheme, the defendants delivered invoices to the victims bearing trademarks of reputable companies to make the transaction appear legitimate. The defendants also set up call centers to impersonate customer support, address questions, and alleviate concerns over the advertisements.
Once victims had sent payment, members of the conspiracy engaged in a complex money laundering scheme offered by Sandu and others wherein U.S.-based conspirators received victim funds, converted those funds to cryptocurrency, and transferred proceeds in the form of cryptocurrency to foreign-based money launderers. Those foreign-based money launderers, such as Cucu and Calin, would then work with other members of the conspiracy to convert the bitcoin back into fiat currency. Sandu was held responsible for laundering over $3.5 million worth of fraudulent proceeds. To date, law enforcement has identified over 900 victims of this scheme.
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A Romanian national was sentenced to 89 months in prison for his role in a transnational, multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud American victims. He is the 24th member of the organized criminal group to be sentenced, of the 28 who were charged.
“This highly organized and sophisticated syndicate stole directly from the pockets of hard-working Americans. The criminals then used digital currency to launder their ill-gotten gains,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Today’s result is proof that the Criminal Division and our law enforcement partners will never stop pursuing cybercriminals who target the American public—no matter where these criminals reside, and no matter what tools they use to hide.”
According to court documents, Georgescu, Filip, and other co-conspirators posted false advertisements to popular online auction and sales websites, such as eBay, for goods that did not actually exist. Members of the conspiracy created fictitious online accounts to post these advertisements and communicate with victims, sometimes using the stolen identities of Americans to do so. The advertisements typically marketed the sale of used vehicles or similar goods and targeted working-class Americans.
Members of the conspiracy used several tactics to convince victims to send money for the advertised goods. For example, they impersonated a military member who needed to sell the advertised item before deployment. In furtherance of the scheme, the defendants delivered invoices to the victims bearing trademarks of reputable companies to make the transaction appear legitimate. The defendants also set up call centers to impersonate customer support, address questions, and alleviate concerns over the advertisements.
Once victims had sent payment, members of the conspiracy engaged in a complex money laundering scheme offered by Sandu and others wherein U.S.-based conspirators received victim funds, converted those funds to cryptocurrency, and transferred proceeds in the form of cryptocurrency to foreign-based money launderers. Those foreign-based money launderers, such as Cucu and Calin, would then work with other members of the conspiracy to convert the bitcoin back into fiat currency. Sandu was held responsible for laundering over $3.5 million worth of fraudulent proceeds. To date, law enforcement has identified over 900 victims of this scheme.
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Fourth sentenced in government impersonation call center scam
A 28-year-old Indian citizen who illegally resided in the United States has received his sentence following his conviction of conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Moin Idrishbhai Pinjara pleaded guilty Nov. 30, 2021.
Between December 2019 and July 2020, Pinjara was a “runner” in an Indian-based call center scam. Callers in India would contact potential victims in the United States to extort money from them. Pinjara would then use aliases and fake identification documents to pick up parcels containing cash which the victims had mailed.
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Moin Idrishbhai Pinjara pleaded guilty Nov. 30, 2021.
Between December 2019 and July 2020, Pinjara was a “runner” in an Indian-based call center scam. Callers in India would contact potential victims in the United States to extort money from them. Pinjara would then use aliases and fake identification documents to pick up parcels containing cash which the victims had mailed.
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January 9, 2023
Former Orange County bank manager pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
A former Orange County-based bank manager pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for stealing $1.2 million in savings from elderly customers by using one the victims’ identities to fraudulently open a bank account, then impersonating the victim to transfer the stolen money to different bank accounts.
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A former Orange County-based bank manager pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for stealing $1.2 million in savings from elderly customers by using one the victims’ identities to fraudulently open a bank account, then impersonating the victim to transfer the stolen money to different bank accounts.
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A Tampa man was sentenced Thursday in a U.S. District Court to 72 months in prison and a $25,000 fine for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.
According to court documents, Jaykumar Patel, 33, worked in Florida moving criminal proceeds for an India-based fraud conspiracy targeting elderly, vulnerable victims in the United States.
“Elder fraud is a growing problem as the country’s population gets older,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz. “Illinois ranks ninth highest in total number of victims over age 60, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center 2021 Elder Fraud Report. The FBI takes elder fraud very seriously and, along with our law enforcement partners, will work to hold accountable those who take advantage of the isolation and vulnerability that often surrounds the elderly.”
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According to court documents, Jaykumar Patel, 33, worked in Florida moving criminal proceeds for an India-based fraud conspiracy targeting elderly, vulnerable victims in the United States.
“Elder fraud is a growing problem as the country’s population gets older,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz. “Illinois ranks ninth highest in total number of victims over age 60, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center 2021 Elder Fraud Report. The FBI takes elder fraud very seriously and, along with our law enforcement partners, will work to hold accountable those who take advantage of the isolation and vulnerability that often surrounds the elderly.”
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Jen Shah of 'Real Housewives' gets 6 1/2-year prison term
Jennifer Shah, a tearful member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” who insisted she is not the character she plays on the show, was sentenced Friday to 6 1/2 years in prison for defrauding thousands of people, many of them vulnerable or older, in a telemarketing scam that stretched nearly a decade.
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Jennifer Shah, a tearful member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” who insisted she is not the character she plays on the show, was sentenced Friday to 6 1/2 years in prison for defrauding thousands of people, many of them vulnerable or older, in a telemarketing scam that stretched nearly a decade.
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BBB Scams to watch out for in 2023.
Scammers are preparing to tap into your accounts, get your information and steal your money and peace of mind. Better Business Bureau is providing a few tips to help consumers avoid scams in 2023. Weight loss scams, employment scams, phishing scams and puppy scams are all common scams that can be avoided with vigilance.
“This is the time of year when we encourage consumers to have a plan in place to avoid being scammed," Robyn Householder, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, said in a news release. “The one thing we want consumers to remember is never to make a buying decision under pressure. Adhering to this tip can save you hundreds of dollars this year." Visit BBB.org before doing business with a company. Always report suspected fraud to the BBB by filing a complaint using BBB.org/Scamtracker. Also, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or call 877-FTC-Help.
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Scammers are preparing to tap into your accounts, get your information and steal your money and peace of mind. Better Business Bureau is providing a few tips to help consumers avoid scams in 2023. Weight loss scams, employment scams, phishing scams and puppy scams are all common scams that can be avoided with vigilance.
“This is the time of year when we encourage consumers to have a plan in place to avoid being scammed," Robyn Householder, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, said in a news release. “The one thing we want consumers to remember is never to make a buying decision under pressure. Adhering to this tip can save you hundreds of dollars this year." Visit BBB.org before doing business with a company. Always report suspected fraud to the BBB by filing a complaint using BBB.org/Scamtracker. Also, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or call 877-FTC-Help.
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January 6, 2023
Romance Fraud
The Australian authorities have charged four Chinese men based in Sydney in a connection to an organized crime syndicate which ran forex and cryptocurrency trading scams. The fraudulent scheme stole over US$100 million.
Most of the victims in the scam were based in the US. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) first notified by the United States Secret Service (USSS) in August 2022.
The Aussie authorities found that the fraudsters employed sophisticated tactics in their operation. They used sophisticated social engineering methods to get in contact with the victims, including targeting them through dating sites, employment sites and messaging platforms before approaching them with the fraudulent investment opportunities.
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Most of the victims in the scam were based in the US. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) first notified by the United States Secret Service (USSS) in August 2022.
The Aussie authorities found that the fraudsters employed sophisticated tactics in their operation. They used sophisticated social engineering methods to get in contact with the victims, including targeting them through dating sites, employment sites and messaging platforms before approaching them with the fraudulent investment opportunities.
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Townsend, a well-respected military commander who headed up the U.S. Army’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) until August, told the widow his “portfolio” had been held up by customs officials demanding large fees to release it. Could she help?
Townsend’s identity, for some reason, has been usurped by online scammers to such an extent that the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), which the general led from 2018 to 2019, felt compelled to issue a public warning in 2018.
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Townsend’s identity, for some reason, has been usurped by online scammers to such an extent that the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), which the general led from 2018 to 2019, felt compelled to issue a public warning in 2018.
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