New York AG Letitia James issued a consumer alert about pig butchering scams, where criminals build fake relationships before steering victims into fraudulent crypto investments. The FBI reports $5.8 billion in losses in 2024 alone, with average victims losing $115,000.
Five members of a Miami criminal ring pleaded guilty to stealing $1.7 million through check washing and mail theft using stolen USPS arrow keys. The case highlights a national surge in mail theft-related check fraud, with suspicious activity reports rising 139% since 2020.
A real estate broker and two others were arrested on federal charges for allegedly selling a $1.5 million Burbank home using stolen identities — without the homeowner’s knowledge — and pocketing nearly $975,000 in fraudulent loan proceeds.
A California woman lost $81,000 and her paid-off home after scammers used AI deepfake video to impersonate actor Steve Burton. The technology created video calls so realistic her family couldn’t tell the difference. Here’s how the scam worked and how to protect yourself.
Massachusetts AG sues Bitcoin Depot for knowingly facilitating crypto scams. 80% of large transactions were fraud. FBI reports $333M lost to Bitcoin ATM scams in 2025. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Quick Answer: The FBI is seeking victims of Melvin Palmer’s gold investment scam that defrauded 76 investors of $2.7 million from 2001-2013. Palmer falsely claimed investments were backed by gold bars stored in secure warehouses while using funds for personal expenses through his company Jazarco International Trust LLC.On June 23, 2015, Melvin Palmer was indicted …
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