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Former Alabama Crimson Tide Player Luther Davis Pleads Guilty to Fraud
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Ex-Alabama Player Luther Davis Pleads Guilty in $20M NFL Identity Theft Scheme

A players’ union tip exposed an alleged $20M scheme in which stolen NFL identities were used to secure loans, real estate, and luxury purchases.

Chick-fil-A Employee Arrested After $80K of Mac & Cheese Fraud
Life

Ex–Chick-fil-A Worker Accused of $80K Fraud Scheme Using Mac and Cheese

Authorities say the former employee slipped back behind the counter, ran roughly 800 fraudulent mac and cheese orders, and funneled about $80,000 to his own accounts.

Jonathan Dupiton
Life

Atlanta Podcaster Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison Over $3.8 Million Fraud Scheme

During the pandemic, Jonathan Dupiton stole identities to obtain money through unemployment insurance benefits.

tara mahadevan12 days ago
John Gotti's Grandson, Carmine Agnello, Sentenced to 15 Months for COVID Loan Fraud
Pop Culture

John Gotti Grandson Carmine Agnello Gets 15 Months for COVID Loan Fraud

Inside the COVID relief scam that put John Gotti’s reality‑TV grandson behind bars—and why a planned kidney donation couldn’t save him in court.

Former College Football Player Accused of Impersonating NFL Star Michael Penix to Obtain Loan
Sports

Former Alabama Player Allegedly Posed as Michael Penix Jr. in $3.3M Loan Scheme

Inside the NFL identity theft ring that targeted Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney, and others for nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans.

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Revelers gather wearing holiday character costumes in Jack Doyle's during the SantaCon bar crawl on December 13, 2025 in New York City. Attendees of the annual event gather in Midtown before dispersing to participating bars across Manhattan.
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SantaCon Organizer Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Over $1 Million of Charity Proceeds

Steven Pildes allegedly used the money meant for charity on “concert tickets, fine dining, luxury vacations, and home renovations.”

Kris Seavers19 days ago
Cardi B performs in a colorful, embellished bodysuit with blue hair, holding a microphone. A dancer in a floral outfit is beside her.
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Cardi B Claims Someone Tried to Use Her Credit Card: 'Y'all Going to Jail'

She said that about two weeks ago, she got a pair of notifications showing $60,000 in suspicious transactions.

Joe Price27 days ago
'Real Housewives' Alum Jen Shah Finally Admits She Was 'Wrong' in First Post-Prison Interview
Pop Culture

'Real Housewives' Alum Jen Shah Takes Full Responsibility for Fraud Scheme After Prison

The reality star describes the moment she reviewed evidence and realized there were real victims tied to the fraud case.

Miss Universe Australia's Ex-Husband Accused of Defrauding Over $500K from Employer
Pop Culture

Miss Universe Australia Winner’s Ex Charged With Over 100 Fraud Counts in $480K Case

Prosecutors say Justin McKeone concealed a $481K scheme through false company ledger entries as he faces more than 100 fraud charges.

A smartphone screen displaying music apps: Shazam, Spotify, Music, and Tidal.
Music

Feds Secure First-Ever Streaming Fraud Conviction in $8M AI Music Scheme

North Carolina musician Michael Smith admits to using AI tracks and bots to generate billions of fake streams and divert more than $8 million in royalties

Mark Elibert45 days ago
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Glen “Big Baby” Davis
Sports

Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Released From Prison After NBA Health Care Fraud Sentence

In 2024, he was found guilty of health care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud.

tara mahadevan52 days ago
'RHOP' Stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo Will Now Be Tried Separately in Fraud Case
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‘RHOP’ Stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo Will Now Face Separate Trials in Fraud Case

‘RHOP’ stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo will now face separate trials in their insurance fraud case after a new development in Maryland court.

Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube
Music

Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube Supergroup Sue Merchandising Company for Fraud

The group, which also includes Too Short and E-40, claims the company owes them thousands of dollars.

tara mahadevan66 days ago
Keith Gray.
Sports

Former NFL Player Keith Gray Convicted in $328 Million Medicare Testing Fraud

Prosecutors say the former UCONN captain paid kickbacks and billed Medicare for unnecessary genetic tests.

Mark Elibert73 days ago
Floyd Mayweather sitting courtside at a basketball game, wearing a colorful checkered jacket.
Sports

Floyd Mayweather Files $340 Million Fraud Lawsuit Against Showtime

The boxer claims the network and a former executive misappropriated his earnings.

Alex Ocho90 days ago
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Ex-NFL Player Convicted in $197 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Joel French faces multiple decades in prison.

Trey Alston90 days ago
Rihanna at a "Smurfs" premiere event, wearing a brown lace outfit and leather jacket, with a high updo hairstyle, standing in front of a themed backdrop.
Music

Paramount Sued Over ‘Smurfs’ Song Performed by Rihanna as Songwriter Seeks Compensation

Songwriter RØMANS claims the film studio used his songs in the 2025 film without permission. Rihanna is not accused of any wrongdoing.

Alex Ocho91 days ago
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Citibank Ordered to Pay $3.5 Million to Bed-Bound Woman Over Missed Fraudulent Withdrawals

The ruling found the bank ignored clear red flags and failed to return stolen funds taken from an elderly stroke victim’s accounts.

Mark Elibert121 days ago

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