Fraud and false statements

Michael Cohen testifies Trump ordered him to falsely inflate asset values

Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, testified Tuesday that the former president directed him to falsely…

‘Phantom hacker’ scams that target seniors’ savings are on the rise, FBI says

There has been a nationwide increase in “phantom hacker” scams, a type of fraud “significantly impacting senior citizens,” who often…

Trump slams judge as he returns to New York fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Tuesday to attend the ongoing civil fraud trial against him…

Trump New York fraud trial ends first day with tax accountant testimony

An accountant who worked on the tax returns of Donald Trump testified Monday as the first witness at the former…

FTX customers who lost a fortune on the bankrupt exchange are doubling down on crypto

FTX’s multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency blowup hasn’t destroyed all faith in the industry.  In a new documentary premiering Monday, FTX customers, insiders…

Trump New York fraud trial cleared to start Monday after appeals panel ruling

The New York civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump and his company is back on track to begin…

Trump and company liable for fraud in New York lawsuit, judge rules

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump and his company are liable for fraud by misstating the true values…

Florida nurse practitioner convicted in $200 million Medicare fraud scheme

A federal jury in Miami convicted a Florida nurse practitioner of health-care conspiracy and other charges for playing a key…

Florida nurse practitioner convicted in $200 million Medicare fraud scheme

A federal jury in Miami convicted a Florida nurse practitioner of health-care conspiracy and other charges for playing a key…

Student loan borrowers at risk of scams as payments restart, says FTC

Student loan payments are restarting in October after a pause of more than three years — and scammers are trying…