fraud – WCXS 104.5 Classic County

Identify Fraud Suspect Under Arrest

Tuesday, August 6

On May 20, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of identity fraud from one of our residents. Over $9,000 was spent and three credit card accounts were fraudulently opened at retailers at University Town Center in Sarasota, using the victim's personal... Read More.

Feds Charge Previous Owner of Fishermen’s Village with Stock Fraud

Tuesday, March 19

Florida Man Arrested For $77 Million Tender Offer Fraud For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New YorkJonathan Moynahan Larmore is Alleged to Have Announced a Fake Tender Offer for WeWork Stock to Fraudulently Inflate the Value of His Own WeWork SecuritiesDamian Williams, the... Read More.

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Government Accuses Larmore of Committing $35 Million Fraud

Tuesday, December 26

Punta Gorda, FlJonathan Larmore and his real estate investment firm, ArciTerra, face federal charges from the SEC, accused of a $35 million fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of investor funds. Larmore, the former owner of Fishermen's Village, has experienced a tumultuous 2023, marked by... Read More.

Individual Apprehended for Posing as Wounded Warrior Staff, Engaging in Money Fraud

Saturday, August 5

A 54-year-old man, Joseph Earl Steward, has been taken into custody for exploiting the Wounded Warrior Project for personal gain. According to a police report in Charlotte County, Steward would dress in a Wounded Warrior shirt and solicit donations from people at Port Charlotte... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Offices Warns Beware Of Fraud

Monday, October 24

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office: While the community works to recover, fraudsters will use this opportunity scam anyone they can for quick money. To fight against fraud and scams, FEMA asks you report any suspicious activity to the disaster fraud hotline at (866) 720-5721.Someone wearing a... Read More.

14 INDICTED ON MORTGAGE FRAUD CHARGES

Monday, February 28

SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF TOM KNIGHT ALONG WITH THE U S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, THE F B I, AND F D I C ANNOUNCED FRIDAY THE UNSEALING OF A 44-COUNT INDICTMENT CHARGING 14 DEFENDANTS WITH CONSPIRACY TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS TO FEDERALLY INSURED BANKS IN CONNECTION... Read More.

WOMAN GETS 12 YEARS FOR FRAUD

Thursday, September 9

A WOMAN WHO BILKED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM RETIREES WHO LIVED IN CHARLOTTE SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS WAS SENTENCED TO A DOZEN YEARS IN PRISON WEDNESDAY IN PUNTA GORDA. JUDGE ALANE LABODA CALLED THE ACTIONS OF 36 YEAR OLD STACEY TUCK REPREHENSIBLE AND DEPLORABLE AS HE... Read More.