LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Scammers are masquerading as legitimate loan providers. Reports suggest phony lenders are guaranteeing a quick loan with no upfront fees. Victims…
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Officials warn of “Golden Casket Scam” using Gov. Lee’s name to trick victims
Russell Johnson, a District Attorney General, warned people not to fall for a scam that can use official names and seals to trick people into…
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Nic Baliva: Unlicensed contractor with shady history now charged with ghosting on $145,000 barn project
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WTVD) — He strikes again. Nic Baliva, an unlicensed contractor at the center of several Troubleshooter investigations, is facing new charges. The latest…
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Sylvia text offers likely a phishing scam amid hot real estate market
Homeowners are receiving texts from a person claiming to be “Sylvia” asking if they still own their home at a certain address and if they’d be…
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IRS sees bump in scam complaints
The Internal Revenue Service has seen a record number of complaints related to Economic Impact Payment scams in recent months. In June and July, the…
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Affinity Fraud Ponzi Scheme — FBI
As the losses snowballed, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities began to investigate and notified the FBI of possible criminal fraud. After the investigation,…
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More Than 19,000 People ‘Swindled’ in Alleged $6 Million Student Loan Debt Scam
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the leader of a suspected student loan debt relief scam was arrested after allegedly defrauding more than 19,000 people…
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100+ scammers prosecuted for fraudulent PPP loans
$1.6M given to Houston man through fraudulent PPP loan A Houston man is facing charges after fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million from a PPP loan. FOX…
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California AG Shut Down Lest Student Loan Scam – nbclosangeles.com
California AG Shut Down Lest Student Loan Scam nbclosangeles.com Read more…
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Fraud-linked San Jose and Fremont residences face construction woes
SAN JOSE — Two big residential projects launched by a fraud-linked and bankrupt Bay Area developer face major construction roadblocks before they can be completed,…
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