Tag: scam
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Media Monitor: Texas Couple Sentenced for Pandemic-Era Investment Scam
The Washington Post reports a Texas couple was sentenced for a pandemic-era investment scam, highlighting how economic strain from inflation makes people vulnerable to fraud.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsLegalSocial Issues TexasPandemicScamInvestment FraudInflationSentencingPyramid SchemeThe Washington Post
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Federal Authorities Warn Public of Sophisticated Prosecutor Impersonation Scams
Federal authorities are warning citizens about scammers impersonating prosecutors and federal officials via phone, text, and email to demand money and personal information. They advise vigilance and reporting suspicious activity to ic3.gov.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and Internet Financial FraudGovernment ImpersonationScamFBIU.S. AttorneyDominick GeraceCincinnati
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FTC, Nevada Secure Nearly $10 Million from Tax-Relief Scammers
The FTC and Nevada have reached a settlement requiring tax-relief scammers to pay nearly $10 million in cash and assets. The operators misled consumers by impersonating government authorities and promising false tax debt relief.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues FTCNevadaTax Debt ReliefScamSettlementConsumer ProtectionFraud