Mail and wire fraud news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on mail and wire fraud:

Mail Fraud

  1. Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Mail Fraud Scheme: A Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a mail fraud scheme that defrauded over 1,000 victims out of millions of dollars. (Source: Justice.gov, March 2023)
  2. California Woman Charged with Mail Fraud for Stealing Identities: A California woman was charged with mail fraud for stealing identities and using them to file false tax returns and commit other financial crimes. (Source: FBI.gov, February 2023)
  3. Mail Fraud Scheme Targeted Elderly Victims in Florida: A mail fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims in Florida has resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the recovery of over $1 million in stolen funds. (Source: WFTV.com, January 2023)

Wire Fraud

  1. Cybercriminals Use Wire Fraud to Steal Millions from Businesses: Cybercriminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal millions of dollars from businesses, with the FBI reporting a significant increase in these types of crimes. (Source: CNBC.com, March 2023)
  2. Wire Fraud Scheme Targeted Small Businesses in California: A wire fraud scheme that targeted small businesses in California has resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the recovery of over $500,000 in stolen funds. (Source: KTLA.com, February 2023)
  3. Wire Fraud Scheme Used to Steal Cryptocurrency: A wire fraud scheme was used to steal cryptocurrency from victims, with the scammers using fake emails and websites to trick victims into transferring their cryptocurrency to fraudulent accounts. (Source: CoinTelegraph.com, January 2023)

Recent Cases

  1. Former Bank Employee Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Wire Fraud: A former bank employee was sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in a wire fraud scheme that stole over $1 million from the bank. (Source: Justice.gov, March 2023)
  2. Real Estate Agent Charged with Mail and Wire Fraud: A real estate agent was charged with mail and wire fraud for using fake documents and emails to defraud victims out of millions of dollars. (Source: FBI.gov, February 2023)
  3. Pharmaceutical Company Fined $10 Million for Mail and Wire Fraud: A pharmaceutical company was fined $10 million for its role in a mail and wire fraud scheme that defrauded the government out of millions of dollars. (Source: Justice.gov, January 2023)

These are just a few examples of recent mail and wire fraud cases. If you or someone you know is a victim of mail or wire fraud, it's important to report the crime to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or your local authorities.