Olive Branch woman guilty in scheme to defraud COVID-19 relief program
Lisa Evans, age 42, of Olive Branch, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Former Farmington City Clerk pleads guilty
Jackson turned in fraudulent time cards, used sick/vacation leave that she did not have, and calculated overtime that was not in accordance with the Federal Labor Standards Act.
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Woman accused of fraudulent unemployment benefits pleads guilty
McNair submitted fraudulent certifications to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) so she could receive unemployment benefits while employed as a tax preparer.
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Fitch warns of notification scams
Delivery scams often start with a text message or an email about delivering a package to your address.
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Former Horn Lake alderman indicted for unemployment compensation fraud
It was not immediately disclosed the amount of funds Roberts is alleged to have received.
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Harris: How to Avoid Financial Scammers
If you’ve been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.
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DeSoto County residents arrested for Payroll Protection Fraud
If convicted, they face a maximum penalty of 30 years for the conspiracy and wire fraud violations and 20 years for the money laundering charges.
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Order issued to stop convicted felon from defrauding Mississippians
This order requires Patton to cease and desist from offering investments with his companies.
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Former Lawrence County tax collector clerk arrested
A $50,000 surety bond covers Summers’ employment as the Lawrence County Tax Collector Deputy Clerk.
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Former Alcorn school superintendent pleads guilty of fraud
Brand falsified student attendance records for October and November of 2020.
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