Shannon Steel Fraud Case: Michigan Woman Accused of $1.5M Scam
The Shannon Steel fraud case alleges a Michigan woman posed as a diplomat and banker to take $1.5M from victims. Here is what court filings say.
October 3, 2026
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Ghost Students Federal Aid Fraud: $1 Billion Blocked, $90M Paid
Ghost students federal aid fraud is drawing scrutiny. See what the Education Department blocked and the nearly $90M it says was paid out.
October 2, 2026
Ghost Students Federal Aid Fraud: $1 Billion Blocked, $90M Paid
Ghost students federal aid fraud is drawing scrutiny. See what the Education Department blocked and the nearly $90M it says was paid out.
October 2, 2026
Semi-Truck Investment Fraud: Lunsford Charged Over $105M Scheme
Prosecutors say Kristopher Lunsford ran a $105M semi-truck investment fraud, with about 20 trucks found, not 2,000. Read the allegations and red…
October 1, 2026
Intesa Sanpaolo Voice Cloning Scam Costs Fideuram €95M
The Intesa Sanpaolo voice cloning scam reportedly cost Fideuram about €95M. See how it worked and what was recovered.
September 30, 2026
Jennifer Aniston Deepfake Scam Targets Victims with Fake Ads
AI-generated Jennifer Aniston deepfake videos are fueling fake product ads and romance scams. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself.
September 28, 2026
Temu Fake Influencer Network Spent $962M on Meta Ads
Temu allegedly funded a $962M fake influencer network on Meta. Researchers say 73% of its top 100 creators were likely inauthentic. Here's what…
September 27, 2026
Indian Leaders Deepfake Investment Scam Costs Bengaluru Man ₹7.66 Lakh
A Bengaluru man lost ₹7.66 lakh after falling victim to an Indian leaders deepfake investment scam using AI-generated videos of public figures. Learn…
September 26, 2026
MrBeast Impersonation Giveaway Scams: What Victims Need to Know
MrBeast impersonation giveaway scams are surging in 2026. Learn how the fraud works, who's being targeted, and how to protect yourself now.
September 25, 2026
Tim Tebow Life Surge Wealth Seminar Under Scrutiny
Investigative reports allege Life Surge uses Tim Tebow and religion-branded marketing to drive high-pressure wealth seminar upsells. What consumers…
September 24, 2026
Antonio Banderas Deepfake Health Scam Targets Prostate Remedy Buyers
A deepfake video falsely shows Antonio Banderas endorsing a prostate remedy. Here is what happened and how to protect yourself.
September 23, 2026
Manhattan DA Seizes 12 Deepfake Sites Hosting 1,200 Victims
Manhattan DA seizes deepfake websites in a landmark action targeting 12 platforms that sold AI-generated explicit content of roughly 1,200 people.
September 22, 2026