Tag Archives: fraud investigation

Police in Berea are asking for help in identifying a woman who they say tried to con a McDonald’s clerk Monday afternoon. Police say the woman paid for a milkshake with a $50. Surveillance video shows the woman sticking something … Continue reading →

Lexington Police arrest a man wanted for allegedly selling fake advertising for a high school basketball tournament. Carl Elovitz was arrested overnight in Lexington. Police in Frankfort say he was claiming to represent a company called “The Athletic Department.” It’s … Continue reading →

LOUISVILLE, KY—Former Humana Inc. sales manager James E. Wenger pleaded guilty in United States District Court in Louisville, Kentucky, today to charges of racketeering and bribery in connection with his former position, announced David J. Hale, United States Attorney for … Continue reading →

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A North Dakota couple is facing charges in South Dakota for an alleged building scam. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 45-year-old George Nelson III and Karla Nelson of Fargo are charged with felony grand … Continue reading →

CHARLESTON (JG-TC) — A purported Walmart “secret shopper” mail scam is circulating throughout the Coles County area, according to the Charleston Police Department. A press release issued by the CPD said the scam is being sent through letters asking Coles … Continue reading →

As some are aware, reports of pay day loan phone scams have been occurring for the last three years or more. The scam involves victims being relentlessly contacted at their residences and places of employment regarding claims they are delinquent … Continue reading →

The IC3 continues to receive complaints reporting telephone calls from individuals claiming to be with Tech Support from a well-known software company. The callers have very strong accents and use common names such as “Adam” or “Bill.” Callers report the … Continue reading →

Federal prosecutors say a physician with offices in Michigan City and Chicago submitted more than $3 million in false medical claims to private insurers and the government. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago says Paul Madison, 59, was indicted on … Continue reading →

Kentucky State Police warn of an Internet scam going on in eastern Kentucky. Police say scammers use Craigslist to purchase items, and then send cashiers checks in amounts greater than the purchase price. The scammers ask the seller to cash … Continue reading →

In its first six months, a unique Butler County squad that combats food-stamp trafficking has saved the system more than $191,000 in misspending, most of it from people selling their benefit cards. So far, 17 people were arrested, 13 have … Continue reading →