According to the Arizona Attorney General, identity theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission annually. Identity thieves can use your name to make purchases by stealing your checkbook, credit card, ATM card, or electronically getting access to your checking … [Read more...]
Man Arrested for Stealing $2 Million from Clients
Blake B. Richards, 36 years old, was arrested in Georgia after stealing approximately $2 million from various clients. Richards was an investment advisor working for LPL Financials. LPL was not implicated in the scheme and fired Richards after discovering his actions. Richards stole the funds … [Read more...]
Couple Arrested in Scam Against the Elderly
On April 10th, Michael & Melissa Woodward were arrested on felony charges for a scam that cost senior citizens in Southern California at least $1.9 million. The middle aged couple sold contracts for unlimited in-home senior services at a pre-paid annual fee. While low cost services such as … [Read more...]