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The supposed TikTok hack for withdrawing large sums of money is an all-too-common scam.
Attorney Tom Girardi, the estranged spouse of reality star Erika Jayne, was accused of using client funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Jesse Kipf, 39, agreed to plead guilty to identity theft and computer fraud and pay more than $116,000 in child support and nearly than $80,000 in restitution.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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The high-powered personal injury lawyer bankrolled his wifes lavish lifestyle but prosecutors say he stole $15 million from his vulnerable clients.
Janet Yamanaka Mello pleaded guilty to stealing from a youth development program for military families to buy real estate, clothing, high-end jewelry and 82 vehicles.
The singer and rapper, known for hits like "Beautiful Girls," was already serving a two-year probation sentence for trafficking stolen property.
Five people, including a man acquitted in the fraud trial, now face new federal charges in connection with the bag of $120,000 in cash.
The "Underworld" star shared messages from fans who say their fathers are being "scammed out of lots of money."
In spite of the attempted bribe, a jury has convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others in a scheme to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to steal from a program meant to feed children.