Frauds and Swindling – Page 15

Trial to Begin for Ozy Founder Carlos Watson

Mr. Watson’s lawyer has argued that many other media leaders lured investors with “puffing and bluffing,” and that Mr. Watson is being singled out because he is Black.

By Benjamin Mullin and Katie Robertson

Art Collectors and Collections Frauds and Swindling Nonfungible Tokens (NFTs) Sotheby's

The Night That Sotheby’s Was Crypto-Punked

The auction that was supposed to be an art world coming-out party for NFTs instead exposed the instability at the heart of the crypto world.

By Zachary Small

Banking and Financial Institutions Frauds and Swindling Halligan, Patrick (Financial Executive) Hedge Funds Hwang, Bill Securities and Exchange Commission Stocks and Bonds United States

Bill Hwang, Whose Firm Archegos Collapsed in 2021, Is About to Go on Trial

The hedge fund is accused of borrowing money from banks to buy stocks.

By Matthew Goldstein

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How Scammers Are Stealing Money From Food Stamps Recipients

Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans.

By Jessica Fu

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