Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Dead wife's fraud costs BC man nearly 0K and the family home: Provided by CBC Dead wife's fraud costs B.C. man nearly $ 250K and the family home. The widower of a woman who stole more than half a million dollars from Vancouver Coastal Health has been ordered to give up his interest in the family home and pay nearly $ 250,000 in restitution. Miroslaw …: Google Alert – Fraud
A 'voter fraud' complaint in Alabama falls flat after investigation: 14, speculating that the unidentified man had admitted to voter fraud. "It's unclear whether the individual is referring to people being transported in to campaign for Jones or to actually vote for him, which would be illegal," wrote Infowars pundit Paul Joseph Watson. After the clip went viral, at least one …: Google Alert – Fraud
Dead wife's fraud costs BC man nearly 0K and the family home: The fraud was uncovered in 2011, but she died of cancer the next year, and VCH filed suit against her widower to recover the funds. At trial, Miroslaw Moscipan told the court he had lived a frugal life and had no knowledge of his wife's fraud. But he also admitted that his spouse had been secretive about …: Google Alert – Fraud
Massachusetts man working at Kittery shipyard sentenced for Social Security fraud: A Massachusetts man working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery has been sentenced to time served – 2.5 months – for committing Social Security fraud. U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank in a statement said Apolonio Montes Garcia, 40, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. …: Google Alert – Fraud
Oprah warns her social media followers of online imposters: 'It's a fraud. Don't believe it': Oprah Winfrey speaks at the 24th Television Academy Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, Calif.more +. 0 Shares. Email. There is only one Oprah Winfrey — and she took to her social media accounts Thursday to remind her …: Google Alert – Fraud
5 Ways to Prevent Holiday Fraud: Unfortunately, scammers realize that we tend to spend freely this time of year, so many of them will step up their efforts to claim a share of your hard-earned money. Wise shoppers will take the following precautions to protect themselves from the most common forms of holiday theft and fraud.: Google Alert – Fraud
Outcome Health calls off headquarters move amid fraud allegations: In November, investors sued Outcome Health, CEO Rishi Shah and President Shradha Agarwal, alleging fraud as the company secured $ 487.5 million in funding earlier this year and rose to a valuation of $ 5.5 billion. Later that month, about 200 employees, or about one-third of Outcome Health's total …: Google Alert – Fraud
10 North Bay fire victims sue USAA insurance for fraud: Ten USAA policyholders who lost their homes in the October fires sued the insurance carrier Thursday in Sonoma County Superior Court, alleging the company committed fraud among other violations by underestimating the amount of coverage they needed to rebuild their homes. The fire victims …: Google Alert – Fraud
Warriors Issue Fraud Alert for Single Game Tickets: The 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors have issued a fraud alert, warning fans about the potential dangers of purchasing single-game tickets for the 2017-18 season from a non-verified third party, the team announced today. The Warriors, who saw 17 fans denied access to Oracle Arena at last …: Google Alert – Fraud
TIPS: Arizona Attorney General warning holiday shoppers about gift card fraud: PHOENIX – A Laveen woman is warning other Christmas shoppers after enduring an unsettling experience at a popular clothing retailer. On Wednesday, Ana Pina says she went to Forever 21 to purchase a gift card. She paid for the gift card with her debit card and was asked to show her driver's license.: Google Alert – Fraud