Sign in Subscribe

fraud

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

HELENA, Mont. — City officials are sounding the alarm about a text message scam making the rounds in Helena. According to a Facebook post from the City of Helena, scammers have been texting residents claiming they owe money for unpaid parking tickets. The fraudulent messages demand immediate payment and even reference

Congress requests documents after reports on California hospice fraud

(The Center Square) – A California legislator’s investigation into hospice fraud in the Los Angeles area shows that almost 300 licensed hospice providers are tied to a small number of addresses. The probe, which reportedly includes an empty Los Angeles building that supposedly housed hospices, comes as a U.S.

Minnesota lawmakers vote to end housing program amid ongoing scrutiny over fraud

(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are moving to shut down a troubled taxpayer-funded program as state and federal officials continue investigating billions of dollars in alleged fraud. The Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously voted last week to remove the Housing Stabilization Services program from state statute. The move would

Your Top March Money Questions — Asked and Answered

Your Top March Money Questions — Asked and Answered

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the

Montana DOJ highlights elder financial exploitation

Susan Bivins, a retired nurse and Anaconda resident, spent weeks convinced she was talking to a federal agent. Originally from California, Bivins moved to Montana in 2015 to be closer to her son and his growing family. She bought a house in Anaconda and was enjoying life in retirement. In

Trump launches anti-fraud task force, Vance to lead

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump launched an anti-fraud task force on Monday, and appointed Vice President JD Vance to lead it. Trump signed an executive order to designate Vance as head of the anti-fraud task force alongside Andrew Ferguson, head of the Federal Trade Commission. Stephen Miller,

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to one. Fraudsters wiped out his entire portfolio last year -- a total loss of around US$120,000 or US$