Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the News
Hackers target DNA tests, elder abuse fraud costs soar and home goods giant accused of securities fraud.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the news
According to the May 15 ABC News article by Julia Jacobo, “96 people charged in Texas marriage fraud scheme to get Green Cards,” Houston fraudsters are responsible for granting citizenship to Vietnamese nationals who paid hefty fees. Police say ringleader Ashley Yen Nguyen operated a well-organized marriage scam — charging between $50,000 to $70,000 for a marriage license. As a result, nearly 150 people fraudulently obtained green cards to become permanent U.S. residents.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the News
Student loan fraud, tighter enforcement on robocalls and college email phishing on the rise.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the News
'Pharma Bro' sentencing, Theranos CEO charged and beer fraud
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the News
Sports-memorabilia fraud, and cheating and housing scams.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the news
App spam, terrorist financing via suitcases on flights and a psychic fails to see fraud in her future.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
Fraud in the News
Scandal at the Vatican, health scams and ex-Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling released from prison to a halfway house.
Written By: Randi Zimmer, CFE
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