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Felon accused of using ‘fake’ deeds to take Volusia homes pleads no contest to fraud

Following a News 6 investigation into a property fraud scheme involving bogus deeds, a convicted felon accused of illegally taking ownership of two Volusia County homes pleaded no contest to organized fraud Tuesday.

Florida man loses $15K to business email compromise in real estate scheme

A Central Florida man trying to purchase land to build a small home in Port Charlotte lost more than $15,000 in the latest reported business email compromise.

FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Florida couple loses about $18K in business email compromise scheme

Americans have lost billions of dollars to cyber thieves spoofing email addresses to appear as if they were sent from legitimate title companies.

‘Alex the Officer’ uses verified Instagram account to expose catfishing schemes

A Miami cruise line manager has been fighting fake impostors for more than a year. But now he says he finally has a social media platform to expose the fake accounts.

FEMA warns of fraud after residents’ identities were used to claim benefits

FEMA’s mobile registration intake center has been traveling around Seminole County since Hurricane Ian struck, offering an easy way to apply for aid. But officials say some residents are getting an unexpected notification.

‘They know where the money is:’ Fraud could cost Florida homeowners, carriers billions

Nearly three dozen contractors with a criminal past have started a door-to-door campaign to Florida homes damaged by Hurricane Ian, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

Associate of ex-Seminole tax collector Joel Greenberg pleads not guilty to fraud charges

A former consultant for the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office pleaded not guilty to fraud-related charges Thursday.

Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds

Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle, according to a report issued Monday by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, giving the public its first glimpse into the growing problems at Zelle.

Seminole County man pleads guilty to $7.2M COVID-19 relief fraud

A Seminole County man who fled the U.S. and was eventually arrested in Croatia has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $7.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Florida man accused of using fake deeds to take ownership of 2 homes

A Volusia County man accused of fraudulently taking ownership of two homes using fake deeds sought the services of multiple notaries as part of the scheme, newly released court records show.

Nomorobo Max: What to know about the company targeting robocall imposters, ‘deepfakes’

Nomorobo founder Aaron Foss has announced a new upgrade in the company’s fight to counter so-called “deepfake” and imposter robocall messages.

Tech support scams stealing millions from seniors 60 and older

Florida residents beware: The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is collecting data on so-called tech support imposters which indicates a wave of senior victims in Florida.

Apple, Amazon and FPL used in robocall fraud schemes

Intimidating robocall messages that claim to be from major brands like Apple, Amazon and Norton Security have prompted state attorney generals in North Carolina and Michigan to form a partnership with California-based YouMail Inc. to trace and prosecute phone carriers and the people behind the calls.

Universal credit fraud costs taxpayers more than £5bn

About 13% of universal credit claims were fraudulent, compared with 3% for all benefits.

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‘You got results:’ Thousands sign up for free property fraud alerts after News 6 investigation

A News 6 investigation into a fraudulent real estate transaction has prompted thousands of Central Floridians to sign up for free property fraud alert notifications.

Actor who played red ‘Power Ranger’ indicted for loan fraud

The actor best known for playing the red “Power Ranger" has been arrested and indicted for wire fraud.

‘Be aware:’ Identity thief uses fraudulent deed to take Orange County man’s property

A Central Florida man says an identity thief used a fraudulent deed to take possession of his vacant land and then tried to sell the property to an unsuspecting buyer.

Carolyn Hax: Job-hunter trying a new career feels like a fraud

A middle-age job hunter is changing careers and feels like a fraud for even applying for jobs "I've never done before."

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UK fraud investigators step up inquiry into Liberty Steel

The Serious Fraud Office opened an investigation last year after Greensill Capital's collapse forced the owner of Liberty Steel, which has thousands of staff in the U.K., to seek a government bailout. British media have reported that Cameron lobbied government officials, including Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock, on behalf of Greensill. The fraud office said Wednesday that it is investigating possible fraud, fraudulent trading and money laundering in relation to companies within GFG, also known as the Gupta Family Group Alliance, including “financing arrangements” with Greensill. Investigators have requested documents, including balance sheets, annual reports and correspondence related to the investigation, the agency said. GFG is led by Executive Chairman Sanjeev Gupta, who was once praised as the “savior of steel” for rescuing struggling steelmakers.

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Man used 78-year-old Florida woman’s credit card to buy 11 Gibson Les Paul guitars, deputies say

Volusia County deputies are looking for a man accused of using a 78-year-old woman’s credit card to purchase around $17,000 worth of items for himself.

Perdue, DeSantis pitch the latest GOP idea: A police force to ferret out voter fraud

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) calls for such a unit to aggressively pursue violations of election laws, though they have been proven to be rare in the United States.

washingtonpost.com

2 arrested, 5 wanted in statewide fraud investigation targeting elderly Floridians

Two people have been arrested and five more are wanted as part of a sting operation aimed at taking down a statewide fraud ring targeting elderly Floridians, according to Daytona Beach police.

News 6 investigation prompts arrest over fraudulent deeds

Six months after a News 6 investigation uncovered new information about a Volusia County man’s alleged scheme to take possession of houses using fraudulent deeds, prosecutors have charged Javon Renard Walden with organized fraud.

Man gets prison time for Volusia insurance fraud scheme, state attorney says

The “mastermind” behind an insurance fraud scheme that netted its members more than a quarter of a million dollars was sentenced to three years in prison, according to District 7 State Attorney R.J. Larizza.

Secret Service launches sweeping pandemic fraud investigation

The newly appointed coordinator for the U.S. Secret Service Pandemic Fraud division said law enforcement members of the Cyber Task Force are working leads to track stolen state and national benefits estimated to be between $63 billion to $100 billion or more.

Kissimmee woman bilked employer with $447,000 worth of fraudulent checks, police say

A woman from Kissimmee faces charges after she wrote checks from her employer to her husband and herself, according to Haines City police.

Pool builder accused of fraud avoids prison but must reimburse customers

A swimming pool contractor arrested for allegedly taking customers’ money but failing to complete the jobs has been ordered to reimburse seven victims as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

CBS News analysis: What drives Republican and Trump voters' belief in widespread voter fraud?

CBS News Elections & Polling study on voting finds most Republicans think voter fraud happened in cities and communities that vote Democratic.

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Volusia investigators waiting on Uber’s cooperation as more fraud victims come forward

The Volusia County sheriff said his office is now investigating five cases in what they’re calling a bizarre scam. The sheriff said schemers are using Uber drivers to collect money from victims and bring it to them.

Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump a "fraud"

Hillary Clinton called Donald Trump a "fraud" for allegedly ripping off students at Trump University. This comes as President Obama jumps into the 2016 presidential race, slamming Trump's proposals as "crazy." CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.

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