fraud

Investigators say 17 people face federal charges for conspiring to defraud the U.S. of more than 2.4-million dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money.  Federal prosecutors in Portland say the group operated in several states as well as on-line via curb pick up programs.   ...

Suspect made some bad investments, costing clients millions.

Man was rolling back odometers of vehicles, then selling at inflated prices

Washington's one of the most defrauded states in the US, according to the FTC.

A majority of Americans now receive at least one "smishing" or fraudulent text a month, or more, claiming it's from USPS

WA State announced Wednesday they have received $29,000 as part of a $3 million dollar settlement with a Florida-based cryptocurrency company. TradeStation was selling in WA without a license TradeStation is a company that offers a variety of investments and platforms for trading and dealing in cryptocurrency...

Smishing is like spam or phishing, but involves text messages.

Spokane man captured after fleeing authorities for several years

Man pleads guilty, will be sentenced in January, 2024.

At least $3900 worth of fraudulently purchased good were stolen by these two.

COVID fraud lands her in Federal prison

Kennewick Police are seeking to ID and locate these two suspects related to a major fraud and theft case.  The suspects allegedly stole a debit card, then spent a lot of money Police did not specify the business or when it occurred, but said surveillance videos captured the suspects stealing the card, and leaving one of the stores where purchases were made. ...