Sanctions and Irony and Fraud, Oh My!

Accused No-Show Builder Files for Bankruptcy

Allegations of Fraud Surround Sprout Mortgage Bankruptcy

Albany Lender at Center of Fraud Probe Files for Bankruptcy

Thousands of Vets Fell Victim to a Bait-and-Switch...by the VA? Lawmakers want a fix

The Company that Runs the NYC Ferry Is Filing for Bankruptcy

Texas Factoring Company Files for Bankruptcy Liquidation - FedEx alleges in October 2023 lawsuit that GNET defrauded carrier of $67 million

Pickleball Swindler Ordered into Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Fraud SchemeBag Jail Terms - Brian Fenner and Dennis Birkley were sentenced for a fraudulent vehicle transaction scheme that exploited bankrupt individuals, resulting in over $1M in fraudulent gains. Their sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in fraudulent activity.

Illinois Man Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme - Defendant Allegedly Stole Millions of Dollars from Investors Which He Used for Personal Expenses and Then Falsely Declared Bankruptcy

With ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams on the Rise, FBI Moves to Stop the Bleeding

CFPB Secures $12 Million from Ringleaders of Consumer First Legal Group’s Foreclosure Relief Scam

Ex-Texas Judge Engages McKool Smith for Defense in Civil Lawsuit

Former Courtesy Patrol Officer Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Iowa Woman Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud Following FBI Investigation

Florida Classic Car Dealer Files for Bankruptcy as Fraud Investigation Widens (This one is meh – not much here beyond the headline.)

CFPB and Seven State Attorneys General Sue Debt-Relief Enterprise, Strategic Financial Solutions, for Illegally Swindling More Than $100 Million from Financially Struggling Families

St. Louis County Bankruptcy Attorney Accused of Mail, Wire Fraud

CFPB Addresses Inaccurate Background Check Reports and Sloppy Credit File Sharing Practices

"Smishing" Is the Latest Way Scammers Are Trying to Get Your Info. Here's How to Protect Yourself

Kenai Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud

Bankruptcy Fraud Snares Home Health Executive

Northeast Iowa Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud

Ex-Bankruptcy Judge Moves to Stop Lawsuit that Led to His Resignation

Sumner Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud

Controversial Small-Town Minnesota Mayor Gets Probation on Federal Fraud Charge (entire article is not visible but here’s the backstory) Former Kerkhoven, Minnesota, Mayor James Rothers Avoids Prison, Will Serve Probation for Bankruptcy Fraud

CFPB Shuts Down Commonwealth Financial Systems for Illegal Debt Collection Practices - Medical debt collector ignored consumer disputes of unverified debts

CFPB Orders U.S. Bank to Pay $21 Million for Illegal Conduct During COVID-19 Pandemic

Ex-Paralegal Admits to Wire Fraud in US Law Firm Embezzlement Case

Montgomery County Seeing More ‘Quit Claim’ Deed Fraud Than Ever Before

CFPB Orders Atlantic Union Bank to Pay $6.2 Million for Illegal Overdraft Fee Harvesting - Bank misled consumers, improperly enrolled customers into paying overdraft fees

CFPB Orders Bank of America to Pay $12 Million for Reporting False Mortgage Data - Loan officers routinely falsified forms about mortgage applicants

CFPB and 11 States Order Prehired to Provide Students More than $30 Million in Relief for Illegal Student Lending Practices

CFPB Settles Claims Against Operator of Training Program Arising Out of Income Share Agreements

CFPB Orders Toyota Motor Credit to Pay $60 Million for Illegal Lending and Credit Reporting Misconduct

Ethics Probe Into Texas Bankruptcy Judge Ends Following Resignation

Law Firm Tied to Bankruptcy Judge Resignation Says Former Partner Lied

CFPB to Distribute More Than $240,000 to Consumers Harmed by Student Loan Debt-Relief Scam

Agoura Hills Property Developer Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Prison for Lying on Bankruptcy Petition and Filing False Federal Tax Returns