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Laura Perryman, a Former CEO of a Stimwave, has been found Guilty of Manufacturing & Distributing a Counterfeit Component that was Implanted into Unsuspecting Patients
To maintain the deception that the White Stylet was functional, PERRYMAN oversaw training that implied to doctors that the White Stylet was
Stephen Wick
Mar 13, 20246 min read
The FTC +10States Charges Against Gregory B. Anderson & Women's Cancer Fund aka Cancer Recovery Fou. Intel. For Misleading Donors Who Wanted To Provide Fin. Assistance To Women Fighting Cancer
According to the complaint, fundraisers for Women’s Cancer Fund assured potential donors that their contributions would "save lives" and "di
Stephen Wick
Mar 11, 20245 min read
The Justice Department has informed the City of Lexington and the Lexington Police Department that the practice of imprisoning people for unpaid fines without due process violates the Constitution
Earlier today, city and police leaders had a meeting with officials from the Justice Department to address their unlawful practices. This is
Stephen Wick
Mar 5, 20244 min read
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges Lordstown Motors misled investors about flagship electric vehicle
Lordstown was found to have breached various antifraud, proxy, and reporting regulations under federal securities laws. Without acknowledgin
Stephen Wick
Mar 5, 20244 min read
FTC Moves to Ban Creators of Automators AI, formerly known as Empire Ecommerce, and Onyx Distribution For E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme
In a lawsuit filed in August 2023, the FTC alleged that Roman Cresto, John Cresto, and Andrew Chapman, in conjunction with various entities
Stephen Wick
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Foreign Corruption: Nepmar Jesus Escalona Enriquez, Former Venezuelan Military Official Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and Bribery Scheme
He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Escalona is set to be sentenced on May 23 and could face a maximum
Stephen Wick
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Paul A. Pereira, the Former CEO and Co-Founder of Alfi, Inc, has been Charged by the SEC with Fraud for Allegedly Making False Statements on Social Media
Alfi's stock price was at its lowest in nearly two months, Pereira allegedly made false and misleading statements on social media and in a
Stephen Wick
Mar 2, 20244 min read
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Challenges Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons: Three Reasons Why-Flawed Divestiture Harm, Harm to Consumers, Worker Vulnerability
This merger would undoubtedly make them a force to be reckoned with in the retail industry. Additionally, the merger would result in a signi
Stephen Wick
Feb 28, 20246 min read
Two Professors delve into the Ethical concerns surrounding Neuralink, as numerous companies explore the realm of Brain Implants
The Hastings Center scholars caution against Musk's science communication, stating that relying solely on press releases is not proper scien
Stephen Wick
Feb 27, 20242 min read
State Tax Authorities Drive Individuals in Financial Distress Further into Difficulty
States nationwide are implementing harsh measures that hinder individuals from settling their tax obligations, such as revoking licenses and
Stephen Wick
Feb 26, 20243 min read
FTC's Ruling Mandates Avast to cease Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes & Imposes a $16.5 M Penalty for Selling Data despite claiming their Products would prevent Online Tracking
Starting in 2014, the FTC alleges that Avast has been gathering information about users' online activities through browser extensions and an
Stephen Wick
Feb 26, 20246 min read
Ex-CEO to Alder Fuel, Bryan Sherbacow, from Charleston, South Carolina, Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud in a Plot to Steal Over $5.9 Million from the Corporation & Defraud Investors Out of $15 million.
Sherbacow pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and is set to be sentenced on May 16, facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Th
Stephen Wick
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Justice Takes A Stand; Six Man Crew & their Boss-Amir Aqeel are Convicted for Conspiracy to Fraudulently Obtain in $20M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
According to court documents, these individuals conspired with others to fraudulently obtain PPP loans by providing false information about
Stephen Wick
Feb 17, 20246 min read
The CFPB Report Reveals that Major Banks Impose Higher Interest Rates on Credit Cards Compared to Smaller Banks & Credit Unions
The CFPB's survey is a crucial tool for consumers to make informed decisions when choosing credit cards. By analyzing the terms and conditio
Stephen Wick
Feb 16, 20244 min read
SEC Orders More Than Sixteen Firms, Including Registered Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers, to Pay Over $81 Million Combined in Settlement for Extensive Recordkeeping Failures
The SEC's investigations have uncovered a widespread and long-standing practice of using unapproved communication methods, known as off-chan
Stephen Wick
Feb 14, 20245 min read
Man from Upper Saddle River, has been Convicted for Engaging in Fraudulent Schemes Involving Mass-Mailing, Resulting in Multimillion-dollar Losses
While awaiting sentencing for the initial mail fraud scheme, Young embarked on a second scheme between March 2019 and May 2022. In this subs
Stephen Wick
Feb 8, 20245 min read
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Files Charges Today, Declaring the "Bitcoin Academy Online Crypto Course" As Fraudulent
SEC's complaint, Sewell urged hundreds of his online students to invest in the Rockwell Fund, a hedge fund that he promised to launch. He cl
Stephen Wick
Feb 2, 20244 min read
$7.4 Million Civil Penalties to Resolve U.S. Claims for Pipeline Spill on Allotted Tribal Land
Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division emphasized the responsibility of
Stephen Wick
Feb 2, 20246 min read
Sam Lee, 35,of Dubai, Rodney Burton, 54, of Miami, & Brenda Chunga, 43, of Severna Park, Maryland; Three Individuals Charged for Roles in $1.89B Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
The promotional materials used by HyperFund allegedly contained false claims, misleading investors into believing that they would receive da
Stephen Wick
Jan 31, 20245 min read
CFPB Introduces Regulation to Prevent Additional Unnecessary Charges on Bank Accounts.
CFPB is actively working to prevent financial institutions from burdening consumers with fees that are beyond their control. With advancemen
Stephen Wick
Jan 31, 20245 min read
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