https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/scammers-use-fake-emergencies-steal-your-money
Scammers might pretend to be an "authority figure," like a fake lawyer, police officer, or doctor working with your family member. It makes them sound more convincing, and they hope it scares you. Some scammers use artificial intelligence (AI) to clone your loved one's voice.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/03/sure-ways-spot-scammer
That's a scam. Scammers want to cut you off from anyone who might slow you down. "Do [this] or you'll be arrested." That's a scam. Any threat like this is a lie. Nobody needs money or information to keep you out of jail, keep you from being deported, or avoid bigger fines. They're all scams. "Don't hang up." That's a scam

https://www.robertmhelfend.com/federal-defense/what-happens-if-you-scam-someone/
Yes, you can go to jail for online scams. The federal government takes online fraud very seriously, and it has a number of laws that make online scamming punishable by jail time. The maximum sentence for wire fraud is 20 years in prison. However, the actual sentence a person can receive if convicted would depend on a number of factors, such as

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/collect-call-from-prison-scams-snagging-two-categories-of-victims-091015.html
At least two variations of the collect-call-from-prison scam exist. In one version, the caller actually is an inmate from a local prison, trying to make phone calls at your expense. As early as

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2018/07/scammers-create-fake-emergencies-get-your-money
Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money. "I lost my wallet and ID. I'm stranded — please wire money.". "Your grandson is being held in jail. He needs bail money right away.". Scammers try to trick you into thinking a loved one is in trouble. They call, text, email, or send messages on social media about a supposed

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2022/what-to-do-when-scammed.html
It also may order the scammer to stop contact with a person, return property, transfer possession of property, freeze accounts, put a hold on credit lines and so on. Penalties for exploitation (or attempted exploitation) of an older adult range from a first-degree to a third-degree felony, with lengthy mandatory prison sentences.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/25/business/extreme-couponer-sentencing/index.html
The FBI is revealing new details about a $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme that landed a Virginia Beach couple in prison for nearly 20 years, combined. In a press release last week, the

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/spoofing-and-phishing
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don't let them. 06.10.2019 Cyber Actors Exploit 'Secure' Websites in Phishing Campaigns

https://www.usa.gov/where-report-scams
Ask a real person any government-related question for free. They will get you the answer or let you know where to find it. Call USAGov. Chat with USAGov. Top. Use USA.gov's scam reporting tool to identify a scam and help you find the right government agency or consumer organization to report it.

https://www.rd.com/article/prisoner-jury-duty-scam/
A diabolical scam snares everyday Americans. The real shock is that it is pulled off by prisoners. Shutterstock, via archive.org, Courtesy Georgia Department of Corrections, Joleen Zubek for

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/10/ftc-stops-deceptive-prison-calling-scheme-requires-operator-notify-consumers-about-unlawful-conduct
Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. ... Operators allegedly deceived families of incarcerated individuals with false claims of unlimited minutes for prison and jail calls. October 15, 2021. Tags: Consumer

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/virginia-woman-gets-12-years-prison-one-biggest-coupon-scams-n1279437
By David K. Li. A Virginia Beach woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for running one of biggest coupon counterfeiting rings in U.S. history that led to more than $31.8 million in retail loss

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-individuals-sentenced-prison-online-fraud-scams
Seven defendants were sentenced for their roles in online fraud schemes involving counterfeit checks, "mystery shopper" websites and work-from-home scams, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Raymond R. Parmer Jr. of U.S

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes
Charity and Disaster Fraud. Charity fraud scams can come in many forms: emails, social media posts, crowdfunding platforms, cold calls, etc. They are especially common after high-profile disasters

https://www.lacsn.org/who-we-are/legal-aid-in-the-news/scam-alert-beware-of-callers-seeking-bail-for-relatives-officials-say
The relative is in jail, and they ask for the victim to wire bail money. In the current scam, the perpetrators are using the name "Nevada Legal Aid" and have a tendency to target out-of-state victims who do not know the area well. Besides phone calls, victims have also received the messages via text and email.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/19/crypto-scammer-sentenced-to-8-years-in-prison-for-fraud-scheme.html
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, a Nigerian cyber scammer who lived a profligate lifestyle on social media, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for scamming businesses across the U.S. Ponle will

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/romance-scams
Scammers can use details shared on social media and dating sites to better understand and target you. Research the person's photo and profile using online searches to see if the image, name, or

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/03/scammers-use-ai-enhance-their-family-emergency-schemes
AI is a shorthand way to refer to Artificial Intelligence. Scammers can use artificial intelligence to clone (make a copy of) a person's voice from a bit of the person's real voice. The scammer can use the cloned voice when they call you and pretend to be someone you know. Pako. April 05, 2023.

https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/info-2019/grandchild-in-jail-scam.html
Then the caller demands $10,000 cash. The grandparents don't yet realize that they are victims of the grandparent scam, a con targeting seniors by preying on their devotion to their families. In the U.S., grandparent scams are on the rise, with nearly $41 million in reported losses in 2018, up from $26 million in 2017.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63542573
A notorious Instagram influencer from Nigeria has been jailed for more than 11 years in the US for his role in an international fraud syndicate. Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abbas, was also

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/18/millcreek-police-charge-2-with-taking-15000-from-woman-in-jail-scam/74123637007/
An 87-year-old Millcreek Township woman lost $15,000 to scammers in January when she believed callers who stated her son was in jail and the money was needed to secure his release, according to

https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/bec-scammer-100-years-prison/
A US court has found a Nigerian national guilty of charges related to a US $1.5 million business email compromise (BEC) scam and could face the rest of his life in prison as a consequence. 35-year-old Ebuka Raphael Umeti was convicted last week by a federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, for operating a scheme that preyed upon victims in the

https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/05/08/five-sovereign-citizens-convicted-fraud-tennessee
The defendants, scheduled to be sentenced next month, each face minimum sentences of 15 years in prison. The convictions came just two weeks after another Tennessee man, Travis Reinking, 29, was arrested for allegedly fatally shooting four people at a Nashville Waffle House. Reinking also claimed he was a sovereign citizen.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/34-arrested-after-sevier-co-undercover-drug-investigation/51-3192371d-b17e-4859-bf8d-b1a38a25f338
Updated:3:17 PM EDT June 19, 2019. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-four people were arrested in Sevier County after a six-month undercover drug operation called NOITAREPO. The Sevier Co. Street

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-08/scam-baiter-exposes-real-time-scam-australia/103903180
The scammer tells the victim that the money will be transferred into their account, but it will be in cryptocurrency. On the scammer's screen, it looks like the victim has thousands of dollars

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/north-texas-physicians-assistant-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-prison-for-pain-relief-scam-medicare-fort-worth/287-cc321742-e9b8-43ee-a8ef-363b18250060
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas physician's assistant was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Tuesday after being indicted on multiple counts of healthcare fraud, according to the U.S

https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/tennessees-5-biggest-scams-of-2023-how-you-can-avoid-falling-for-them/
FBI warns of holiday online shopping scams ahead of Christmas season. Here's how to avoid falling victim: Rule 1: Look for signs like the lock symbol or the letters "https.". Those often

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/steve-bannon-won-t-be-spending-his-prison-term-in-a-club-fed-as-he-had-hoped-sources-say/ar-BB1ooH92
When former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon goes to prison, he won't be serving time at what's known as a "Club Fed," the most comfortable type of facility in the federal system, as he

https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/14/phishing_scam_conviction/
A Nigerian national has been convicted of participating in a business email compromise (BEC) scam worth $1.5 million after a jury found him guilty on all counts. The Feds say Ebuka Raphael Umeti, 35, perpetuated the scam with two alleged partners in crime, using a combination of social engineering

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/18/economy/graceland-title-theft/index.html
Last year, there were a total of 9,521 reported real estate scams, including title theft, according to the FBI's annual Internet Crime Report — a number that has stayed relatively stable over