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Former DeKalb County Schools superintendent Devon Horton pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion for kickbacks on contracts with an Illinois school district.
A local resident faces criminal charges for an alleged $50,000 fraud that targeted a 70‑year‑old in Atlanta.
Eleven Philadelphia store owners were indicted for a scheme that submitted over $1 million in fraudulent WIC reimbursement claims, receiving nearly $1 million. The case was announced by Attorney General Dave Sunday on Oct. 1, 2026.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr disclosed that 17 residents were convicted of fraudulently securing about $500,000 in PPP loans using fake businesses and forged tax documents.
Winnipeg police charged an Edmonton man with fraud and sexual assault after he scammed three seniors by posing as a grandson and demanding bail money. The incident reflects a wider trend of grandparent scams nationwide.
A Winnipeg woman disclosed that she was targeted by an elaborate romance scam, highlighting how fraudsters pose as partners to extract money or data, and urging public vigilance.
Scammers are spoofing 1st National Bank of Scotia’s phone number to impersonate its fraud team, prompting a nationwide warning from the bank for customers to verify calls before sharing personal information.
Miami-Dade authorities arrested Myrthland Ince and Romario Stewart on fraud and theft charges after they used falsified public assistance information to buy 70 cans of Spam and other items. Each faces ten counts as the investigation proceeds.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office warned on September 21, 2026 that scammers are using real arrest records to demand bogus bail or fee payments from the families of recently arrested individuals. The department advises the public to verify any such requests directly with authorities before sending money.
Constable Sherman Eagleton warned Harris County residents on September 18 that a combined online pop-up and phone call scam is targeting locals. He urged caution, advising people not to click unknown ads or share personal data with unsolicited callers.
Three individuals were arrested in California on September 15, 2026, for their role in a large gold investment fraud that originated in Texas, as part of an ongoing multi‑state investigation.
Three suspects were arrested in California on September 15, 2026, for their roles in a large‑scale gold investment scam run out of Texas, as part of an ongoing interstate fraud investigation.
Police are searching for two men who installed skimming devices on Wawa ATMs in Hilltown Township, affecting dozens of customers. The devices captured card data, enabling theft, and authorities are urging the public to provide any leads.
A Quebec church warned that a fraudster posing as a Prime Video actor playing Jesus scammed at least one local victim, echoing police alerts about scammers using fake celebrity identities on streaming services.
A Hicksville senior lost nearly $1 million in an elder‑fraud phone scam, and a Queens woman was arrested in connection with the scheme, highlighting a rise in similar scams.
A Quebec man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to repay $32,000 after withdrawing the money from a deceased friend's bank account, highlighting the province's strict enforcement of fraud laws.
A judge denied bail to an unnamed asylum seeker accused of defrauding Spain of €1 million and Quebec of $180,000 using false identities. The suspect will stay detained pending trial.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents on August 22, 2026 about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim missed jury duty and threaten arrest to obtain money or personal information.
Toronto Police warned residents on August 18 that scammers are making unsolicited calls, posing as cellphone company reps, to sell expensive smartphones, part of an ongoing spoofing fraud trend.
Federal agents removed 17 card‑skimming devices in a three‑day Los Angeles sweep, preventing an estimated $17.7 million in fraud after inspecting 328 businesses and over 1,700 point‑of‑sale terminals.
