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Florida Couple Accused of $200K Cruise Scam Involving Royal Caribbean
Authorities say the couple took more than $200,000 from victims using fake cruise bookings and luxury travel promises.
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.
NBA Jeweler Zo Frost Arrested in $2.8M 'Gold Bar' Scam Targeting Elderly Victims (UPDATE)
How a jeweler to Zion Williamson and LaMelo Ball allegedly helped turn elderly Texans’ life savings into $2.8M in gold coins.
Marc Lamont Hill Claims GloRilla’s Sister Tried to Scam Him for $5K Interview: 'Was on the Verge'
When Hill declined to pay her that much, she allegedly started haggling.
Woman Who Allegedly Stole $3.2M From Medicare Boasted About Lavish Home
Flor Mora of California is facing felony charges after allegedly running an elaborate hospice scam.
Cardi B Jokes About Freeing Her Older Relatives From Facebook AI
Her tweet echoes expert warnings about AI-driven scams and misinformation targeting older adults.
China Executes 11 People Convicted in Major Online Scam and Gambling Case
The group, which operated near China’s border with Myanmar, reportedly generated more than $1 billion from online scams and illegal gambling.
39 College Basketball Players Indicted in Point-Shaving and Bribery Scam
A federal attorney called the alleged scam "a significant and rampant corruption of college athletics."
Counterfeit Cash Scheme Targeting In-N-Out Leads to Two Arrests
Two women were arrested after investigators linked a dozen locations to the same counterfeit scam.
TraxNYC Gets Into Explosive Altercation With Jewelry Company Accused of Using His Name to Scam
Maksud Agadjani, owner of TraxNYC, apparently got the customer a refund, plus a little extra.
Adamn Killa Trolls Lil Uzi Vert, Asks If They Can Be 'Friends Again' After Rare Instagram Follow
Adamn claimed he paid Uzi $20,000 for a verse on the song "Cheerio" that was never cleared.
Man Who Made Millions as 'Atlanta's Top Veneer Specialist' Facing 113-Count Indictment: What to Know
Prosecutors say Brandon Dillard wasn't licensed to practice dentistry.
Hackers Impersonating Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Reportedly Scammed Fans Out of $5.3 Billion
A new report shared the cost of AI scams involving celebrity social media accounts.
Woman Involved in Shemar Moore Impersonation Scam Acquitted of All Charges
Dana Kiner, who believed she was involved in a relationship with the actor, was charged with five felonies before being cleared in court.
Singapore’s Anti-Scam Crackdown Is Going Medieval — Up to 24 Strokes for Offenders
The city-state approved mandatory caning for scammers under a new bill, marking one of the harshest anti-fraud crackdowns in modern law.
Shakira: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Singer, Appears Plaintiff Was Scammed By Imposter
An 80-year-old California man sued the pop star for breach of contract, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more.
Chairman of Prince Group Indicted for Alleged $15 Billion Crypto 'Pig Butchering' Scheme
37-year-old Chen Zhi remains at large.
Alleged 'Tinder Swindler' Scammer Featured in Netflix Hit Reportedly Detained at Georgia Airport
The reason for the detainment wasn't immediately known.