Jury convicts former attorney of fraud in ponzi scheme
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — A federal jury has convicted James A. MacCallum, 46, of Bemus Point of mail fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in…
Three charged with wire fraud scheme involving multilevel marketing company
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com ROCHESTER — Craig Jerabeck, 56, of Rochester; Jeb Tyler, 44, of Penfield; and Jason Guck, 42, of Victor, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with wire…
Holland couple pleads guilty to receiving $1M in fraudulent veteran’s benefits
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Richard Klaffka, 59, and his wife, Cathleen Klaffka, 62, both of Holland, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara in connection with Richard…
Schneiderman issues alert about frequent tax season frauds
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – With this year’s tax day just a month away, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman provided taxpayers with a variety of tips to help them…
Schneiderman issues urgent fraud alert on “ICE” immigration scams
NEW YORK – Today, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued an urgent fraud alert, warning immigrant communities of potential scams in light of recent reports that fraudsters have…
Lockport men indicted on fraud charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has returned an eight-count indictment charging Michael Rosier, 22, and Cody Kross-Rosier, 22, both of Lockport, with bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank…
Two Romanians plead guilty for their roles in a fraud scheme
BUFFALO — Nicolae Sarbu, of Romania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The bank fraud charge carries…
Amherst doctor sentenced with health care fraud
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Dr. Albert R. Cowie, 38, of Amherst, NY, who was convicted of obtaining controlled substances by fraud and health…
Schneiderman outlines Time Warner Cable’s alleged fraud
BUFFALO – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert today to provide New Yorkers with tips for selecting the best internet service plan. This consumer alert follows the…
Former Dunkirk mayor pleads guilty to fraud
BUFFALO — Former Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to engaging in a scheme to defraud his mayoral campaign and supporters by stealing campaign contributions…