Category : Fraud


AI Elon Musk scam costs man $45,000, marriage

A 69-year-old Florida man lost $45,000 to sophisticated scammers using AI deepfakes of Elon Musk. The incident has reportedly led his wife to seek a divorce. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud.

Medic accused of $9.77m veterans fraud arrested

A US medic with a prior identity theft conviction is accused of a $9.77 million scam against veterans. Arrested at San Francisco airport, he faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full investigation.

Care home manager jailed for £178k will fraud

A care home manager who groomed and isolated an 85-year-old to forge her will and steal £178,000 has been jailed for five and a half years. Read the shocking details of this major elder fraud case.

Former Chamber CEO pleads guilty to $330k fraud

Jonathan Weinhagen, former Minneapolis Chamber CEO, admits to embezzling over $330,000, including a $30,000 reward fund for solving a double child murder. He faces up to 33 months in prison.

Dine and dash scammer targets same hotel again

A shameless fraudster who fled a Welsh hotel without paying an £802 bill returned a year later to attempt the same scam. Staff recognised her, but she escaped before police arrived.

$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed

A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.

Elizabeth Holmes Seeks Trump Pardon Via MAGA Posts

Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes appears to be campaigning for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump through a series of supportive social media posts, experts suggest. Discover the strategy.

Trump pardons exec in $1.6bn fraud case

Donald Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, GPB Capital founder, who was serving a seven-year sentence for a massive $1.6bn fraud scheme. Explore the details and implications.

$1 Billion Minnesota Fraud Shakes Public Trust

Massive fraud schemes in Minnesota have siphoned over $1 billion from programmes for children and the homeless, leading to federal prosecutions and political fallout. Discover how it happened.

Chelsea employee admits £208k club fraud

A Chelsea FC employee pleads guilty to defrauding the Premier League club of over £200,000. Discover the details of the four-year financial deception and its consequences.

Brazil cracks down on $4.8bn fuel tax evasion scheme

Brazilian authorities launch a major operation against a massive tax evasion and money laundering network in the fuel sector, with links to a powerful crime syndicate. Discover the international implications.

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