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Latest on Scammed
Newest firstEerie Elizabeth Holmes doc trailer shows fraudster cry, Nathan Fielder ask rich husband if he's being scammed
In the two-minute trailer, Canadian comic Fielder is caught in awkward, up-close conversations with Holmes throughout her house as he lives with her for a mont…
More Americans are about to get scammed by the coming peptide rush
Patients will order these cheaper, unproven products via an 800-number or the internet, skipping appointments with real doctors who can provide accurate diagno…
Florida woman accused of faking cancer to scam hundreds out of $40K, police say
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly scammed more than 200 people out of $40,000 with a fake cancer diagnosis. GoFundMe says it refunded the money.
Crypto
Malaysia Blockchain Week's OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express
Fake romance crypto investment scams net $9 million in a single week in Hong Kong, as Malaysian authorities lose it over a crypto conference's after-party.
I Was Scammed Buying GLP-1s Online. I'm Not Alone
Customers have complained that a telehealth network selling compounded GLP-1s has been ripping them off - even after it had to pay $5 million to clients as par…
Consumer
FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways
A Pennsylvania woman is wanted by the FBI after allegedly faking brain cancer to scam friends and family out of thousands used for Australian vacations.
I was scammed out of $300,000. Two years later, I'm rebuilding my life.
I was scammed out of $300,000. Two years later, I'm rebuilding my life.
Technology
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
No Love Lost: ICE Nabs Illegal Who Scammed Grandmas In Online Dating Scheme
ICE agents detained an illegal alien from Ghana convicted on 15 counts for stealing more than $8 million through an online dating fraud scheme targeting the el…
Crypto
An 80-year-old was scammed out of $285,000. His computer was accessed remotely, and his money turned into cryptocurrency.
An 80-year-old was scammed out of $285,000. His computer was accessed remotely, and his money turned into cryptocurrency.
Commodities
'Everyone feels like they are being scammed': can Central America's small coffee growers survive as global prices fall?
Family-run farms in El Salvador and Honduras face mounting losses, rising costs - and the need to adapt or be left behind. Read more of our Coffee crisis serie…
Davos attendees are getting scammed by 'fake VIP passes' for the USA House
Davos attendees are getting scammed by 'fake VIP passes' for the USA House
Republicans Push To Denaturalize Fraudsters Who Scammed Taxpayers
A fraud conviction could trigger denaturalization under the Immigration and Nationality Act, amid growing concerns over the misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minne…
Finance
Authorities search for fake heiress who allegedly scammed banks out of nearly $30 million
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scam…
Finance
JPMorgan tries to get off hook for $115M in legal bills for cons who scammed them out of $175M
Charlie Javice's team of lawyers across five law firms have billed JPMorgan approximately $60.1 million in legal fees, according to a filing.
Finance
JPMorgan foots $115M tab of legal bills for Charlie Javice, co-defendant who scammed bank out of $175M: report
By comparison, Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes spent around $30 million on attorneys before she was sentenced to years behind bars.
Online scam alert: How to avoid being scammed and ripped off online
Online scam alert: How to avoid being scammed and ripped off online
Technology
'I got scammed' on TikTok Shop: How to avoid getting ripped off while shopping on social media
Platforms like TikTok Shop can feature counterfeit goods and unreliable sellers. Here's how to shop responsibly.
Fraudsters scammed Mexican billionaire out of $400M by claiming they were descendants of Astor family: 'I feel like an absolute idiot'
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who at the peak of his wealth was said to be worth $16 billion, lost nearly a quarter of his net worth.
Crypto
Trump inaugural impersonators scammed donors out of crypto, feds say
Scammers impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee fraudulently stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency, according to a filing.
Finance
My mother, 89, keeps getting her credit card scammed. I buy her a new one and it happens again. What's going on?
"It hasn't stopped.â€
Crypto
Elderly crypto investors are getting scammed: Teach them these key safety tips
. . Why are seniors being targeted in crypto scams? . Scammers prey on seniors because they view them as financially secure, trusting and less familiar with ra…
Macro
How to pay your tax debt without getting scammed or ripped off
Despite the current turmoil at the IRS, it still doesn't pay to ignore or delay your tax bill.
Alarming number of Americans scammed out of life savings have one thing in common, prompting lawmaker response
With romance scams on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation to hold fraudsters accountable for targeting Americans' savings.
Technology
Scammed: a virtual panel discussion with Michelle Singletary
Join personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary on Monday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern as she hosts a free virtual discussion around her "Scammed†s…
