March 26, 2021 10:58 am WASHINGTON (CNN) — Hundreds are facing charges for crimes related to the Federal COVID Relief programs. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges Friday. A total of 474 people are accused of fraud after investigators found more than half-a-billion dollars taken from relief programs. So far, DOJ prosecutors have only charged 120 people … [Read more...] about More than 400 charged for COVID Relief fraud
Fraud
LPD: Man writing fraudulent checks to pay rent
March 17, 2021 10:17 am LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — After more than a month of investigation, one man was found to be cashing fraudulent checks to pay for rent. Sunday, January 27, around 11:30 a.m. 0fficers with the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) responded to a fraud report at Union Bank and Trust, 8401 Lexington Ave. The victim, a 41-year-old man, said a fraudulent check was … [Read more...] about LPD: Man writing fraudulent checks to pay rent
LPD: Lincoln mother scammed out of $3,000
March 9, 2021 10:31 am LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One Lincoln mother was scammed out of $3,000, thinking she was helping her son out of a tough spot. Monday, just after 3:45 p.m. officers arrived at a home near Pioneers Blvd and S 27th Street. The 86-year-old mother said a stranger had called her, claiming to be her son’s attorney. The caller explained that her son was in jail … [Read more...] about LPD: Lincoln mother scammed out of $3,000