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Florida ranks among the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud. Here's how you can protect yourself
A new WalletHub study found Florida was among the top five states most likely to be exposed to or affected by identity theft and fraud.
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Boston fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to secretly impregnate patient
Sarah Depoian is suing Dr. Merle Berger, a founder of the Boston IVF fertility clinic who has since retired, for fraud and other claims in Massachusetts’ federal court, seeking damages. Berger denied the claims through a lawyer as the suit was filed on Wednesday.
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Former UM student charged in fraud scheme costing retailers millions
A fraud scheme that left retailers all over the country out of millions of dollars was traced back to a former University of Miami student who investigators say orchestrated the whole thing. NBC6’s Lorena Inclan reports
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UM student charged in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
A 21-year-old University of Miami student has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for his alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme. NBC6’s Lorena Inclan reports.
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UM student charged by DOJ in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
A 21-year-old University of Miami student has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for his alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme.
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UM student charged by DOJ in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
A 21-year-old University of Miami student has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for his alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme.
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COVID-19 fraudster used stolen relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida
Patrick Parker Walsh is one of thousands of thieves who perpetrated the greatest grift in U.S. history — potentially plundering more than $280 billion in federal COVID-19 aid.
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Victim loses thousands in fraud investigator case
A North Miami man was arrested for allegedly pretending to be a bank investigator and stealing thousands of dollars from a victim. NBC6’s Christian Colón reports
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Trump turns his fraud trial into a campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on his legal woes
Donald Trump’s court appearances are no longer distractions from his campaign to return to the White House. They are central to it. The dynamic was on full display Monday as the former president and GOP front-runner went to court in New York for the opening day of a civil fraud trial accusing him of grossly inflating the value of his...
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Horror vacation? How to avoid fraud when planning your next trip
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.
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Trump's hours-long testimony in NY fraud case was just released. Here are the highlights.
In newly public testimony, Donald Trump boasts about building a multibillion-dollar brand and saving “millions of lives” as president.
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Notary admits guilt as former Hialeah cops head to trial in homeless beating case
Notary Juan Prietocofino pleaded guilty to fraud as two former Hialeah police officers head to trial for the alleged beating of a homeless man.
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More legal troubles for former President Donald Trump
An employee of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate is expected to make his first court appearance Monday on charges accusing him of scheming with the former president to hide security footage from investigators probing Trump’s hoarding of classified documents. NBC6’s Julia Bagg reports.
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Convicted con man who had sentence commuted by Trump is now facing new fraud charges
A New Jersey man who was twice convicted of defrauding investors out of $230 million and whose lengthy prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump is once again facing fraud charges.
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Prosecutors charge Swedish man for putting dead companion in a freezer and cashing in her pension
Prosecutors have charged a 55-year-old Swedish man with fraud and falsifying records for putting his dead female companion in a freezer and cashing in her pension.
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Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether.
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Documents say Miami-Dade clerk arrested for fraud went from an ‘outstanding' employee to distracted
An employee for the clerk of the courts at the North Dade Justice Center pleaded not guilty Friday and demanded a jury trial as he faces three counts of fraud, official misconduct, and theft charges for allegedly stealing between $4,000 to $5,000 from customers.
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Miami-Dade County Clerk fraud arrest
NBC6’s Christian Colon reports from the courthouse where a Miami-Dade county clerk is on trial for fraud.
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Santos on Federal Charges: ‘It's a Witch Hunt'
New York Congressman George Santos pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
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Fake Job Scams Are Exploding. Here's How to Catch an HR Impostor
There’s a dangerous new frontier for fraud: the online job hunt. Slick identity thieves are tricking gobs of people who just want to find work. It happened to San Francisco resident Diego Martinez.