There are 3 article(s) tagged Financial Fraud:

• October 2022

  • Five local IRS workers were among first in nation to face charges related to PPP fraud. Here may be why.

    The U.S. government issued $800 billion in PPP loans, but studies show that up to 15% — or $76 billion — in loans may have been awarded improperly, making it likely one of the widest abused federal programs in the modern era. 

    By Jane Roberts October 31, 2022

• April 2021

  • Former Memphis lawyer found guilty in $250K fraud scheme

    Former Memphis lawyer George Skouteris Jr. faces a maximum sentence of 30 years and a fine of $1 million and five years supervised release. 

    By Yolanda Jones April 22, 2021

• October 2019

  • Protecting older Memphians from financial fraud

    Older Memphis residents should prepare for and find trusted advisers or loved ones to help them combat financial exploitation, local experts say.

    By Christin Yates October 09, 2019