‘Con artist’ cat wanted for fraud; begs for food under false pretenses

‘Con artist’ cat wanted for fraud;  begs for food under false pretenses

He oughta be whiskered off to jail. A con artist cat, Dynamo, has been busted for four-legged fraud after being observed begging for food from strangers under false pretenses. Despite being fed three times daily, the ginger grifter strolls around his neighborhood pretending he’s starving — in order to snag free refreshments from unwitting observers. Dynamo’s … Read more

‘The Knot’ swindles wedding clients, fosters ‘culture of fear,’ ex-workers claim

‘The Knot’ swindles wedding clients, fosters ‘culture of fear,’ ex-workers claim

The Knot has been accused of systematically swindling clients for years — from major corporate retailers like Macy’s to mom-and-pop caterers and dressmakers — and ex-workers claim former top executives have aggressively silenced those who tried to raise alarms, The Post has learned. Vendors who spoke with The Post complained they bought premium ads on … Read more

‘Despicable’ son faked dead mom’s voice to con grieving dad out of $70K

‘Despicable’ son faked dead mom’s voice to con grieving dad out of K

A lowlife son posed as his dead mom to scam over $70,000 from his grieving dad. Over a 14-month period between 2017 and 2018, Daniel Cuthbert drained his father’s entire life savings. His father started to become suspicious of the missing money sometime in the middle of 2017 and actually confronted him about it, but … Read more

YouTuber admits he ‘intentionally’ crashed plane for clicks, sponsor dollars: feds

YouTuber admits he ‘intentionally’ crashed plane for clicks, sponsor dollars: feds

It was a mile-high flub. A California YouTuber could be facing serious jail time after revealing that he orchestrated a plane crash in an alleged attempt to garner views for his channel. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old pilot and skydiver, copped to his unorthodox flight plan as part of a recent plea deal. Jacob confessed that … Read more

Woman jumps in front of car in suspected ‘insurance fraud’ scheme: dashcam video

Woman jumps in front of car in suspected ‘insurance fraud’ scheme: dashcam video

Disturbing dashcam footage has captured the moment a woman appears to leap in front of a car south of Brisbane before the driver speeds away, suspecting an “insurance fraud incident” – or worse. The video, posted by the Dash Cam Owners Australia Facebook page, was taken in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Browns Plains, … Read more

‘Banshees of Inisherin’ Jenny the Donkey Oscars cameo was a fraud

‘Banshees of Inisherin’ Jenny the Donkey Oscars cameo was a fraud

Fans of “The Banshees of Inisherin” were excited to see what they assumed was Jenny the Donkey make a cameo at the 2023 Oscars, but you know what they say about assumptions… It turns out the donkey that host Jimmy Kimmel brought on stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles was not the infamous … Read more

I asked my date to split the bill — people say her response was ‘fraud’

I asked my date to split the bill — people say her response was ‘fraud’

She didn’t split. One TikTok user claimed he asked his wife to split the bill on their first date — the risky move could have turned disastrous, but it appeared to pay off in the end. Robby, who goes by the username @Thesephew on the social media platform, has already attracted over 3 million views … Read more

I was almost scammed by fraudsters using my bank’s phone number — how I avoided it

I was almost scammed by fraudsters using my bank’s phone number — how I avoided it

They worked hard for the money. A TikTok user has gone viral after revealing she was almost scammed by people using her bank’s phone number until she picked up on several red flags. Since being posted on Monday, the TikTok has gained nearly 2 million views. According to the user, she received a call from … Read more

Priscilla Presley challenges Lisa Marie’s trust changes, claims ‘fraud’

Priscilla Presley challenges Lisa Marie’s trust changes, claims ‘fraud’

Priscilla Presley is legally challenging an amendment found in her late daughter Lisa Marie’s trust — which could cause a rift between Priscilla and her granddaughter, Riley Keough. Legal documents obtained Friday by The Post show that Priscilla, 77, is asking a judge to declare the allegedly fraudulent amendment invalid and listed multiple reasons why … Read more

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s fall from grace: The inside story

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s fall from grace: The inside story

When the Chrisley family burst onto the reality scene in 2014 with USA Network’s “Chrisley Knows Best” they were the Southern-blond answer to the Kardashians: wealthy and extremely tight knit, with a dollop of “bless your heart” attitude. In an early promo for the show, Todd Chrisley, the flamboyant, controlling-but-endearing patriarch bragged about the money … Read more

Disgraced ‘Real Housewives’ star Jen Shah to be sentenced Friday in fraud scheme

Disgraced ‘Real Housewives’ star Jen Shah to be sentenced Friday in fraud scheme

Disgraced “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah will be sentenced by a federal judge in Manhattan Friday for running a yearslong telemarketing scam that targeted elderly Americans.  Federal prosecutors want Judge Sidney Stein to hand the fallen reality TV star up to 10 years in prison over the scheme, arguing she helped … Read more

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster for fraud after Eras tour fiasco

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster for fraud after Eras tour fiasco

They’re not shaking this off. A group of 25 incensed Taylor Swift fans from across the country are suing Ticketmaster for fraud and intentional misrepresentation after last month’s Eras tour debacle, The Post can confirm. The 33-page lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles, attorney Jennifer Kinder told The Post. Ticketmaster canceled last month’s general … Read more

Netflix doc ‘The Masked Scammer’ reveals how one man impersonated the elite and conned them out of millions

Netflix doc ‘The Masked Scammer’ reveals how one man impersonated the elite and conned them out of millions

The first day of February 2017 was a day like any other for Paris executive Sophie Grenier. Then, a mysterious call lit up her phone. On the line was a man, whose voice she didn’t recognize, telling her that the Minister of Defense urgently needed to schedule a video call. The bewildered Grenier, who at … Read more

Todd, Julie Chrisley face sentencing for fraud, tax evasion this week with prison looming

Todd, Julie Chrisley face sentencing for fraud, tax evasion this week with prison looming

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd and Julie Chrisley were driven by greed as they engaged in an extensive bank fraud scheme and then hid their wealth from tax authorities while flaunting their lavish lifestyle, federal prosecutors said, arguing the reality television stars should receive lengthy prison sentences. The Chrisleys gained fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which … Read more

I’m an 18-year-old pro scam artist — here’s why I do it

I’m an 18-year-old pro scam artist — here’s why I do it

He’s opening up about the “art of the steal.” Swindling people might seem like something you’d want to keep secret. However, one unabashed scammer in Canada has openly admitted to hornswoggling people for a living — and doesn’t regret it one bit. The brazen grifter dropped the appalling bombshell in a recent episode of the … Read more

Fake Eminem scammer back with new holiday fraud scheme

Fake Eminem scammer back with new holiday fraud scheme

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? Someone impersonating Eminem has once again tried to steal the identities of citizens from the rapper’s hometown of Detroit. Back in February, Local 4 News spoke with a man who recalled a scammer pretending to be the rapper, offering to help pay for his injured nephew’s medical … Read more

Shakira tax fraud: Spanish court orders pop star to stand trial

Shakira tax fraud: Spanish court orders pop star to stand trial

A Spanish court ordered pop star Shakira to stand trial for a tax fraud case that could land her in prison for more than 8 years Tuesday. Shakira, 45, is accused of defrauding the Spanish government out of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer argues … Read more