Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.
Category: Frauds and Swindling
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Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
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Weighing the Costs of Corporate Silence
The New York Times – Business:The days of the quarterly earnings report could be numbered as the Securities and Exchange Commission is said to weigh a rule change. What it could mean for investors is likely to stir debate.
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How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud
The New York Times – Business:Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.
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Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
The New York Times – Business:Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
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Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud
The New York Times – Business:Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.
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Founder of First Brands, Whose Bankruptcy Spooked Wall Street, Is Indicted on Fraud
Patrick James, who was earlier ousted from the beleaguered auto-parts maker, is accused by federal prosecutors of faking invoices and lying about hidden debt for years.
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How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes
Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.
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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.
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Trump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States
The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.
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Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.