fraud

Ask Asa: Online Scammers Posing As Respected Businesses

When it comes to making purchases online let the buyer beware that even well-known websites could be scammers in disguise.

2012/04/17

Jessica Vega wedding (credit: Personal Photo)

Jessica Vega Charged After Allegedly Claiming She Had Cancer To Get Dream Wedding

“By pretending to have a terminal illness, Vega inexcusably took advantage of the community’s hearts and minds, and profited off of their generosity,” said Attorney General Schneiderman.

2012/04/10

City Comptroller John Liu (credit: CBS 2)

NYC Comptroller John Liu’s Campaign Treasurer Arrested For Alleged Fraud Scheme

Jenny Hou, whose real name is Jia Hou, faces fraud charges. Authorities say Hou used “straw donors” to funnel over-the-limit illegal contributions to the Liu campaign.

2012/02/28

NY Judge Refuses To Halt $18B Collection From Chevron

Courts in Ecuador have ordered Chevron to pay the steep penalty for pollution that occurred when Texaco was operating in the forest, between 1972 and 1990.

2012/01/06

Rains and the cresting of nearby waters caused flooding in front of the Hi-Tech auto shop at Farmingdale Rd., and Pompton Plains circle on August 29, 2011 in Wayne, New Jersey. (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Authorities Conduct N.J. Repair Sting After Tropical Storm Irene

Back in August, Tropical Storm Irene left thousands of homes across the Garden State flooded and mold-infested. But in addition to the damage, homeowners had to contend with unregistered contractors.

2012/01/04

Two women look at a home that had a tree fall on it during Tropical Storm Irene on August 30, 2011 in Southport, Connecticut. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Review Underway Of CT State Troopers’ Applications For Post-Irene Aid

Two Conn. State Troopers said to have applied for food stamp assistance when the government offered aid following Tropical Storm Irene are under review for possible fraud.

2011/12/12

15 CT State Workers Face Hearings Over Irene Food Aid Abuse

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy says certain state employees had no business getting the payments of up to $1,200.

2011/12/07

Damage from Hurricane Irene is seen from a helicopter carrying Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy - Aug 29, 2011 (credit: Connecticut National Guard)

Gov. Malloy Addresses Alleged Post-Irene Disaster Relief Fraud In Connecticut

Benefits under the federal “Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program” were opened up to Connecticut families after the storm. They could requesting and receive money to replace spoiled food and cover other expenses.

2011/12/04

The office of Dr. Peter Lesniewski, who was charged in October 2011 in the alleged LIRR disability scheme. (credit: CBS 2 | Inset: File Photo)

Report: Over Half Of LIRR Retirees In ’10 Claimed Disability

Federal prosecutors charged 11 people on Thursday with conspiracy in a decade-long fraud that authorities say poisoned the pension system used by employees of the nation’s largest commuter railroad.

2011/10/29

Sharpe James - File / Photo: Monika Graff/Getty Images

Ex-Newark Mayor Sharpe James Faces Lawsuit Over Campaign Funds

James ran Newark for more than 20 years and was also a state senator before he was convicted in 2008 and sent to prison on charges of abusing his office by steering city-owned land to his one-time mistress.

2011/05/27

Split Verdict For Ex-Salander Art Gallery Director In Fraud Case Involving De Niro’s Dad

A former New York City art gallery director has been convicted in an art fraud case that brought actor Robert De Niro to the witness stand.

2011/04/06

18 People Arrested For Real Estate Fraud In Brooklyn

For too long, Brooklyn residents have fallen victim to real estate scammers. Now, the Brooklyn D.A. and Sen. Schumer warn perpetrators to watch out.

2011/03/28

Police Investigate Possible Apartment Scam In Brooklyn

Police said a man has been showing apartments in Brooklyn to prospective buyers even though he has no permission or authority to show them.

2011/03/28

Former Met Tim Teufel Dragged Into Madoff Mess

Former New York Mets player Tim Teufel is among the hundreds of Bernard Madoff investors who have been asked to return bogus profits from the fraudster’s Ponzi scheme.

2011/02/19

Eric Schneiderman (Photo/ericschneiderman.com)

NY Attorney General To Target Contractor Fraud

The official said that by policing the billions of dollars spent annually with contractors, Schneiderman hopes to recover millions of dollars from those that are unscrupulous.

2011/01/27

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