MARYLAND NEWS

Allegedly Was the Leader of an Advanced Fee Fraud Scheme Using Social Media to Target Elderly Victims. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

The Defendant Allegedly Stole Thousands of Dollars from the Victim and Used the Funds for His Personal Benefit; As a Result of the Fraud, Victim’s House Went Into Foreclosure and He Owed the IRS $63,000. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

Maryland residents who suspect tax fraud would be able to tip off the state tax agency and receive a monetary reward if the agency recovered money, in an IRS-like program approved by state lawmakers and sent to the state's governor. Source: Law360

Fired from his position as chief executive officer of Maryland Broadband Cooperative in 2019, he stands  accused of using over $160,000 in company funds and kickbacks to pay for a boat, vacation and home improvements. The 13-count indictment was returned by a grand jury Thursday. Source: delmarva now.com

Allegedly Recruited and Paid Homeless Individuals in Washington, D.C. to Attend Appointments in Order to Bill Medicaid for Mental Health Services Not Provided to Patients. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryiland

Trending frauds include ones that target Medicare recipients, lotteries, banks, charities and those seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.ses On The Rise In Maryland. Source: Patch

Allegedly Part of an International “Grandparent Fraud” Scheme Where They Collected More Than $1.5 Million in Cash Payments by Falsely Telling Victims that a Relative—Typically a Grandchild—Needed Money for Bail, Legal Fees, and Other Expenses Source:  U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

Allegedly Inflated or Invented Fees or Taxes and Created Forged or Altered Settlement Documents, Bank Statements, and Checks. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

Fraud included over 220 Identity Theft Victims, More Than $1 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program Benefits, Six Fraudulent Car Loans, and an Attempted Fraudulent COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

Virginia-based Financial Advisor in Wealth Management Section of Bank Used Stolen Victim Funds to Pay His Own Lifestyle Expenses, Including Country Club Membership Fees. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland.