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Top 5 States for Mortgage Fraud

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 2, 2008

The sunny state of Florida takes dubious honors. more >>

Interpol Helps Detect U.S. Arrivals Who Use Fraudulent Passports

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - July 9, 2008

The effort identifies some 300 suspect documents a month. more >>

Scammers Use Dead Doctors to Bilk Medicare

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - July 9, 2008

Congressional investigation finds as much as $93 million in waste. more >>

Another State—Florida—Sues Countrywide

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - July 2, 2008

More troubles for the already-troubled mortgage lender... more >>

Student Loan Fraud

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 27, 2008

FTC releases a new guide on avoiding misleading ads. more >>

California and Illinois Sue Countrywide

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 26, 2008

States file legal actions against the mortgage lender. more >>

Tips for Avoiding Student Loan Scams

By Kim Clark - On Education - June 26, 2008

Be very skeptical of any offer that looks like it's coming from the federal government. more >>

Five Charged With $690,000 in Student Loan Fraud

By Kim Clark - Education - June 25, 2008

The indictment raises concern that there could be significant abuse in the private loan sector. more >>

Ex-Chicago Bears Fullback Admits Fraud

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 19, 2008

Prosecutors want him to do 16 months in prison for his role in $1.5 million scheme more >>

Feds: Crooked Executive Didn't Kill Himself

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 18, 2008

Investigators consider hedge fund founder Israel a fugitive. more >>

125 Cancer 'Cures' That the FDA Calls Fake

By Katherine Hobson - Health - June 18, 2008

Coral calcium, shark cartilage, and others are widely marketed, but there's no evidence that they work. more >>

Fake Refund Scam Reported

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 9, 2008

Phony E-mails offer compensation to Internet fraud victims. more >>

Walgreens Settles Medicaid Fraud Allegations

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 5, 2008

Company will pay $35 million to settle claims it improperly switched forms of drugs. more >>

Investment Adviser Is Convicted of Fraud

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 2, 2008

Massachusetts man could get decades in prison for role in a $13 million scam. more >>

Warning: Chinese Earthquake Scam Reported

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - May 21, 2008

Fraudsters often prey on the sympathy of individuals in the aftermath of tragedies. more >>

5 Ways to Avoid Being a Check-Fraud Victim

By Luke Mullins - Money - May 19, 2008

The real-life inspiration for "Catch Me If You Can" offers five ways to keep from being victimized. more >>

How Frank Abagnale Would Swindle You

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - May 19, 2008

The model for 'Catch Me If You Can' describes how he could scam people today. more >>

Manhunt for Exec Ends at Golf Range

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - May 15, 2008

Alleged ringleader of $20 million fraud scheme was at large for more than two years. more >>

Beware the Latest Credit Card Scam

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 15, 2008

Is that really the fraud department calling? more >>

Former Financial Adviser Gets 87 Months

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - May 13, 2008

Man solicited investments from seniors and used proceeds for cars, gambling, and nightclubs. more >>

Warning: Stimulus Check Scam Reported

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - May 8, 2008

FBI tells consumers to beware of phony E-mails from the IRS. more >>

Video: Avoid ID Theft

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 8, 2008

Hiding your Social Security number is a start. more >>

Anatomy of a Financial Fraud

By Mary Duan - Money - May 2, 2008

How a California investment counselor undermined his victims' futures. more >>

Fraudster Sells Deceased Owners' Properties

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - April 29, 2008

Man is found guilty of wrongfully taking titles, selling properties as if they were his own. more >>

And You Thought Your Tax Season Was Rough...

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - April 23, 2008

Ex-IRS agent gets a year in prison for tax fraud scheme. more >>