MARYLAND NEWS

The Sept. issue of Fraud Magazine mentions a University of Baltimore study that estimates marketers are expected to lose $1.3 billion this year in online ad spending because of fake influencers and followers. Source: University of Baltimore press release.

A Maryland political consultant has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to solicit millions in contributions through “scam” political action committees that were portrayed as supporting candidates and other causes, federal prosecutors said. Source: Washington Post.

Former Union Treasurer Sentenced To 2 Years In Federal Prison For Embezzling At Least $82,000 In Union Funds. Source: DOJ Maryland.

Ex-White House aide defends self on witness stand in post-Katrina immigration fraud trial.  Source: WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans.

A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of more than $20 million.  Source: NBC Washington.

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy Related to $20 Million Ponzi Scheme. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland.

State Police Recover Victim’s $17,500 While Investigating Cecil County Phone/Computer Scam. Source: CBS Baltimore.

An Indiana newspaper article on payroll processing scandals mentioned Maryland's commission to examine possible regulation of payroll firms after a scandal in Maryland in 2013. At least 9 other states have laws or policies relating to the regulation of payroll companies.  Source: South Bend Tribune.

Owner of Three Construction Companies Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud a Customer of More Than $1.7 Million Source: US Attorney District of Maryland.

The MD Attorney General announced 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies have agreed to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls. Source: MD Attorney General.