In spring 2025, Florida prosecutors charged a network of fraudsters with orchestrating a shocking real estate scam that preyed on retirees and snowbirds. Using forged deeds, fake notary seals, and impersonated identities, the group “sold” homes they did not own—sometimes more than once. Victims often discovered the fraud only when strangers arrived claiming ownership. One […]
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In early 2025, Ohio investigators revealed a troubling scheme involving lottery retailers who exploited the trust of their customers to pocket winnings for themselves. What appeared on the surface to be a routine part of everyday life—buying and cashing in scratch-off tickets—was turned into a source of theft and deception. The fraud centered on convenience […]
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In mid-2025, Illinois investigators uncovered a wide-reaching procurement fraud operation that siphoned millions of taxpayer dollars away from vital public projects. The case, which has already led to multiple indictments, demonstrates how fraud does not always come from outside government systems—it can also thrive within them, fueled by insider knowledge and access. The scheme revolved […]
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In early 2025, Michigan authorities exposed a large-scale unemployment insurance fraud ring that drained tens of millions from the state’s safety net programs. What began as scattered irregularities in claims processing quickly grew into one of the most significant benefits fraud cases in state history. The scheme centered on fraudulent unemployment claims filed with stolen […]
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In 2025, Pennsylvania federal prosecutors announced sweeping indictments in a Medicaid fraud case that revealed how health care providers siphoned millions in taxpayer dollars while endangering vulnerable patients. The case highlights how fraud can infiltrate even the most vital programs, draining resources meant for those who need them most. The scheme revolved around a network […]
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In 2025, New York’s Office of the Inspector General announced charges against contractors accused of defrauding the state’s public housing authority through inflated invoices and falsified repair work. The scheme diverted millions of taxpayer dollars intended to maintain safe and affordable housing for low-income families. Investigators discovered that contractors billed for major renovations—such as roof […]
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In 2025, Georgia authorities dismantled a long-running Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) trafficking ring that funneled millions of dollars in fraudulent transactions through convenience stores and small grocers. The scheme not only stole taxpayer funds but also weakened trust in a program designed to reduce food insecurity. Fraudulent retailers allowed SNAP recipients to “sell” their […]
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The world’s largest and most disruptive botnet is now drawing a majority of its firepower from compromised Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices hosted on U.S. Internet providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, new evidence suggests. Experts say the heavy concentration of infected devices at U.S. providers is complicating efforts to limit collateral damage from the botnet’s attacks, which shattered previous records this week with a brief traffic flood that clocked in at nearly 30 trillion bits of data per second. …
In early 2025, Texas investigators uncovered a sprawling scheme to defraud the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Dozens of individuals were charged with fabricating eligibility documents, inflating household sizes, and concealing income to claim benefits. At the center of the case were three ringleaders who operated “application mills,” charging clients hundreds of dollars to falsify […]
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A cybercriminal group that used voice phishing attacks to siphon more than a billion records from Salesforce customers earlier this year has launched a website that threatens to publish data stolen from dozens of Fortune 500 firms if they refuse to pay a ransom. The group also claimed responsibility for a recent breach involving Discord user data, and for stealing terabytes of sensitive files from thousands of customers of the enterprise software maker Red Hat. …
