Tag: identity_theft
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SSA OIG Reports Multiple Convictions and Charges in Widespread Benefit Fraud Cases
The SSA OIG announced several cases of Social Security and government benefit fraud, involving deceased beneficiaries, identity theft, and concealed income, leading to charges, pleas, and sentencings across various locations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security FraudIdentity TheftGovernment BenefitsWire FraudRepresentative PayeeMassachusettsGuamSocial Security Administration
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Alaska PFD Wire Fraud Scheme
A Philadelphia man received 1.5 years in prison for a 2022 wire fraud scheme targeting Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend. He used stolen identities and VPNs, but diligent review by the Alaska Department of Revenue and FBI prevented $22,988 in fraud.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Adepoju Babatunde SalakoAlaska Permanent Fund DividendWire FraudIdentity TheftPhiladelphiaFBIAlaska Department of Revenue
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Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Multi-State Bank Fraud Ring
Armani Ryan Purandah received 70 months in prison for leading a multi-state identity theft and bank fraud scheme targeting individuals and banks across Arizona, Colorado, and California, ordered to pay over $1.1 million in restitution.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Armani Ryan PurandahBank FraudIdentity TheftPrison SentenceArizonaFBIFinancial Crime
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Florida Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft in Maine
Richard Harris, 23, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, received a 32-month prison sentence for bank fraud and identity theft in Maine. He and a coconspirator stole IDs and checkbooks from vehicles to forge and cash checks.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal Government Bank FraudIdentity TheftRichard HarrisPortland, MaineSentencingFBIPaul Logugune
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Fraud Promoter Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
Atlanta resident Shamarri Tache Brooks pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He used social media to recruit individuals and sell fraud tutorials, manipulating stolen checks in a scheme that undermined financial and postal systems.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentBankingSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEducation Shamarri Tache BrooksAtlantaBank FraudIdentity TheftSocial MediaU.S. Attorney's OfficeFBI
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Peruvian National Sentenced to Three Years for Distraction and Identity Theft Scheme
Angel Giancarlo Bellido Cosio, a Peruvian citizen unlawfully residing in the U.S., has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a distraction and identity theft scheme.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin America CrimeIdentity TheftFBIAngel Giancarlo Bellido CosioNew HavenSentencing
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Peruvian National Sentenced to Three Years for Distraction and Identity Theft Scheme
Angel Giancarlo Bellido Cosio, a Peruvian citizen unlawfully residing in the U.S., has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a distraction and identity theft scheme.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin America CrimeIdentity TheftFBIAngel Giancarlo Bellido CosioNew HavenSentencing
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Georgia Men Plead Guilty to $20 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Professional Athletes
Luther Davis and CJ Evins have pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in connection with a nearly $20 million scheme that targeted professional athletes, according to the FBI Atlanta office.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportLaw EnforcementLegalEconomyFederal Government Luther DavisCJ EvinsFBI AtlantaWire FraudIdentity TheftProfessional AthletesCrimeFBI
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Harvard Gazette Highlights Quantum Computing Advances, Smell Map, and New Identity Theft Tool
The Harvard Gazette's latest update features rapid advancements in quantum computing, a groundbreaking smell map, and a new identity theft tool. It also highlights scholar Thomas Blakeslee's journey and upcoming campus events including a lecture by Steve McQueen.
Science & TechnologyWorldEntertainmentBusinessComputers and InternetMedical ScienceEducationEconomyFilm and TVSocial Issues ScienceTechnology & ComputingHarvard UniversityQuantum ComputingIdentity TheftThomas Blakeslee
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Trump commutes Santos' sentence
USA TODAY is reporting that former President Donald Trump commuted the seven-year prison sentence of former Republican Rep. George Santos, who had been convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Politics and GovernmentLawMediaRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMedia Bias Donald TrumpGeorge Santoscommutationwire fraudidentity theftTruth SocialFederal Correctional Institution Flatiron Satellite CampUSA TODAY