‘Lottery Lawyer’ swindled jackpot winners for millions, feds say
New York attorney allegedly involved in mob-connected scam which encouraged clients to place winnings in shady investments.
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Man blew coronavirus relief loans on strip clubs, Lamborghini, feds say
Texas entrepreneur accused of scamming U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program out of $1.6 million to live the high life.
Man claimed to be health inspector to get free drinks from bar
A drinker’s desperation for his next tipple led him to make a number of outrageous and false claims to bar staff.
Man who faked death to avoid jail caught out by typo
New York defendant rumbled thanks to spelling error on false death certificate allegedly submitted to avoid prison time.
Woman burned home in attempt to destroy records
Texas couple under investigation for fraud when wife tried to burn documents at their house but left the blaze unattended.
Woman kept dead grandmother in freezer for years to collect her social security checks
Pennsylvania scammer rumbled following grim discovery of her grandmother’s stored remains 15 years after the senior died.
Employee faked COVID-19 diagnosis to get out of work, causing company $100,000 loss
Georgia malingerer faces federal charges for allegedly submitting bogus medical records claiming he had the virus, forcing Atlanta firm to quarantine staff and shut for cleaning.
Speedy Gonzales caught after months on the run
Georgia man who shares name with the fleet-footed cartoon mouse is finally arrested for fraud offences dating back to January.
Italian-hating pizza scammer now a wanted man in two states
New Jersey man called dozens of pizzerias to order food for the police but never turned up to pay or to pick up the food.
Church volunteer stole half a million dollars to pay for lavish wedding and luxury lifestyle
A woman who worked as the financial secretary for a New Jersey church has been charged with embezzling over $560,000.