fraud
A strange ATM incident in Plano led to the arrest of Ionut Aurel Iova, a Romanian fugitive wanted internationally for fraud and drug offenses. Victims Jonathan Hogue and Ray McCormick unknowingly fell prey to a scam called cash trapping, where thieves attach hidden devices to ATMs to steal withdrawn cash. Hogue reported the issue, sparking […]
A new phishing scam is circulating in New York, sending text messages that appear to be from the DMV about “unpaid penalties” or traffic tickets. The messages link to fake DMV websites designed to steal personal information. Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo warns that the DMV never verifies information via calls or texts. Residents are […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Zelle, claiming it failed to adopt basic security measures, enabling over $1 billion in fraud. The lawsuit says Zelle and its parent company ignored risks and customer complaints. Zelle denies responsibility, saying most fraud starts with users being tricked, and calls the lawsuit a political stunt. The banks […]
Federal authorities have charged three Rochester men — Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, and Chad Brown — in a mail theft and check fraud scheme dating back to January 2023. The suspects allegedly stole mail from USPS blue collection boxes, altered checks, and cashed them before banks caught the fraud. Surveillance, a GPS tracker, and a […]
Candace Taylor, 35, of Slidell, Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud after authorities say she falsely claimed low income to obtain government healthcare benefits while secretly running a multi-million-dollar business empire. Dubbed the “Medicaid millionaire” by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, Taylor allegedly manipulated income reports and used an alias—“Candace Sailor”—in her […]
Wendy Stone, 63, was sentenced to one year in prison for hiding her boyfriend’s corpse to collect over $9,000 in Social Security and SNAP benefits after his 2022 death. Rochester woman sentenced for hiding boyfriend’s body to collect social security benefits
Damani Brown, 28, of Rochester, is facing multiple federal charges after allegedly stealing around $477,000 from 12 bank customers while working at a local bank in 2024. Prosecutors say he used his credentials to access accounts and worked with a co-conspirator to move funds via cash withdrawals and CashApp. He faces up to 30 years […]
A father and son from Pittsford face serious charges for allegedly creating fake identities to obtain over 30 credit cards, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent payments. Prosecutors report that since January 2015, major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and American Express, flagged suspicious credit activity in Rochester. The duo is […]
Eugene “Big U” Henley, a known hip-hop industry figure and alleged leader of the Rollin’ 60s Crips, has been indicted in a sweeping RICO case. Federal prosecutors accuse him of running a criminal enterprise involved in murder, fraud, extortion, and racketeering. The 107-page indictment alleges Henley extorted athletes and celebrities like Draymond Green and Shaquille […]
Scammers are exploiting JOANN Fabrics’ bankruptcy by creating fake liquidation websites that closely resemble the official JOANN site. These fraudulent sites claim to offer steep discounts of 80-90% on merchandise, misleading consumers into making purchases. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning, noting that many people have fallen victim to these scams. One […]
WDKX Holiday Stream