Raj Rajaratnam: Wall Street’s biggest insider trading trial in a generation: a Q&A – Telegraph.co.uk

Posted on March 5th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Reuters Blogs (blog) Raj Rajaratnam: Wall Street's biggest insider trading trial in a generation: a Q&A Telegraph.co.uk It's the biggest of its kind that Wall Street has seen in a generation. Here's what it's about. Raj Rajaratnam, who stands trial for insider trading (left), and Lloyd Blankfein, chief executive of Goldman Sachs, who has been called as a witness. … DealBook: For Hedge Fund Baron, Trial Poses a Steep Risk New York Times The hedge-fund scandal rocking Wall Street Independent Goldman chief to testify Calcutta Telegraph Reuters

Financial Fraud Case Pits Arbitration vs. Class Actions – New York Times

Posted on March 5th, 2011 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

New York Times Financial Fraud Case Pits Arbitration vs. Class Actions New York Times Regulators also worry the ruling may hamper their ability to sue Wall Street firms. Authorities in Montana and Massachusetts have brought separate actions against Securities America, claiming that the firm described the investments as conservative, … and more

Business influence grows in China

Posted on March 4th, 2011 in Economy | Comments Off

The presence of a senior executive of a US investment bank among delegates on Beijing’s top political advisory body, which is convening alongside the annual parliamentary session, is a sign of the times

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Internet Fraud Declined in 2010 – New York Times (blog)

Posted on February 25th, 2011 in Fraud, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

New York Times (blog) Internet Fraud Declined in 2010 New York Times (blog) … 9 percent to about 43700, pushing this type of scam to the No. 1 spot on IC3's list for the year. Complaints about identity theft, computer crime and frauds involving things like bogus work -at- home offers and sweepstakes also increased last year. … and more

Koch Brothers and Wall Street buy governors, as well as Supreme Court Justices – Tucson Citizen

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Koch Brothers and Wall Street buy governors, as well as Supreme Court Justices Tucson Citizen Billionaire Brothers' Money Plays Role in Wisconsin Dispute from the New York Times may belong in the “duh” category, but I think it worthwhile to note the connection between billionaire right-wing philanthropists Charles G. and David Koch, Wall Street … and more

Sushma, Jaitley on different notes – Hindustan Times

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 in Scams, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Sushma, Jaitley on different notes Hindustan Times Referring to home minister P Chidambaram's remark that there was a governance deficit in the country, Jaitley said there was a “trust deficit” between government and people. On the barrage of scams , Jaitley said he had serious reservations about the … and more

Bailout watchdog to step down after 2 years – Washington Times

Posted on February 15th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

New York Times (blog) Bailout watchdog to step down after 2 years Washington Times The government's independent watchdog for the $700 billion Wall Street bailout program is stepping down after more than two years on the job … Neil Barofsky Stepping Down as TARP Watchdog New York Times (blog) Barofsky Is Quitting as TARP Inspector General Main Justice TARP Inspector to Resign Wall Street Journal Housing Wire all 189 news articles

SEC charges former IndyMac execs with fraud – Independent

Posted on February 12th, 2011 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

New York Times (blog) SEC charges former IndyMac execs with fraud Independent The Securities and Exchange Commission, Wall Street's watchdog, said that former chief executive Michael Perry and two former chief financial officers, … 3 Ex-IndyMac Executives Are Accused of Fraud New York Times (blog) all 307 news articles

Why just Dubai Baramati, they call us Dawood Bhai too: DB chief – Economic Times

Posted on February 11th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Why just Dubai Baramati, they call us Dawood Bhai too: DB chief Economic Times One of the more interesting facts of the entire telecom scam has been that three builders who have been named by the CBI, Parsvnath , Unitech and DB, … and more

Mets Mess Reveals Wall Street’s Disregard for Truth – Wall Street Pit

Posted on February 8th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

New York Times Mets Mess Reveals Wall Street's Disregard for Truth Wall Street Pit It is becoming more apparent that Wall Street knew about Madoff's scam , but ignored any moral or ethical responsibility to do anything about it. … Wilpon's Future Ownership Of Mets In Doubt SportsBusiness Daily (subscription) all 74 news articles

When mercy turns messy – Chattanooga Times Free Press

Posted on February 6th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Chattanooga Times Free Press When mercy turns messy Chattanooga Times Free Press The people stirring up investigations into their business are the real scam artists, they say. Town & Country gave them work , a ” home away from home ,” as … and more

Ex-deputy secretary’s flat sealed – Hindustan Times

Posted on January 31st, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Ex-deputy secretary's flat sealed Hindustan Times The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday pasted a notice on the door of the Thane home of former deputy secretary of the urban development … and more

Credit counselor helps consumers dig out of financial hole – Capital Times

Posted on January 29th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Credit counselor helps consumers dig out of financial hole Capital Times Charging you money to work on your mortgage is a scam . Instead, you should be talking to a housing counselor, which is free. In some cases you might need an … and more

Will talk to all parties on JPC demand – Hindustan Times

Posted on January 20th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Will talk to all parties on JPC demand Hindustan Times In an interview with HT, he says the CPM will consult other non-NDA, non-UPA parties on the demand for a JPC into the 2G scam to decide its further course … and more

Financial empire, luxurious lifestyle were built on a mirage – Seattle Times

Posted on January 16th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Financial empire, luxurious lifestyle were built on a mirage Seattle Times The scam cost US Bank $19234. Berg pleaded guilty to one of the eight charges and got a suspended sentence on condition he repay the money and get … and more

In an Online Game Forum, Tucson Suspect Lashed Out – New York Times

Posted on January 15th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

In an Online Game Forum, Tucson Suspect Lashed Out New York Times They decided to post an edited log of the conversations after reports about them appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Players who knew Mr. Loughner outside … and more

College Report Details Jared Loughner’s Bizarre Behavior – Huffington Post

Posted on January 13th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

College Report Details Jared Loughner's Bizarre Behavior Huffington Post The confidential documents, obtained by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, indicate that many at Pima Community College feared Loughner. … and more

Regulators struggling to keep Wall St wolves at bay – Financial Times

Posted on January 10th, 2011 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Regulators struggling to keep Wall St wolves at bay Financial Times Wall Street , which shares with the lupine species both predatory instincts and a tendency to hunt in packs, seems to have taken the Italian proverb to heart …

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Is Law School a Losing Game? – New York Times

Posted on January 9th, 2011 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Is Law School a Losing Game? New York Times Stocking aisles at Home Depot? You're working , too. Number-fudging games are endemic, professors and deans say, because the fortunes of law schools rise and … and more

Danbury police alert public to scams – Danbury News Times

Posted on January 8th, 2011 in Scams, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Danbury police alert public to scams Danbury News Times Scam artists prey on the public, by either promising a decent paycheck for minimal work in a ” work from home ” job or sending congratulatory letters to … and more

Cardiologists concerned about stent coverage – Baltimore Sun (blog)

Posted on January 2nd, 2011 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Cardiologists concerned about stent coverage Baltimore Sun (blog) … The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal ran advance stories on the federal findings, which called the case a “clear example of potential fraud , … and more

A Preview of the Trials and Tribulations in 2011 – New York Times

Posted on December 31st, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

A Preview of the Trials and Tribulations in 2011 New York Times Otherwise, the government risks having the case grow stale and lose credibility in the eyes of investors clamoring for some effort to hold Wall Street … and more

The Hellhound of Wall Street – Financial Times

Posted on December 23rd, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

The Hellhound of Wall Street Financial Times Ferdinand Pecora's famous 10-day investigation into the secrets of Wall Street in 1933 makes a superb story. The heavyweight battle waged in Room 301 of the …

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Sunday Buzz Tax-fraud figure has lesson for UW business students – Seattle Times

Posted on December 19th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Seattle Times Sunday Buzz Tax- fraud figure has lesson for UW business students Seattle Times In 2007 it was sold to Wall Street powerhouse BlackRock for up to $1.72 billion. Greenstein's legal troubles aren't over; a new front just opened this month …

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Hiring a Lawyer for Loan-Modification Help – New York Times

Posted on December 18th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

New York Times Hiring a Lawyer for Loan-Modification Help New York Times STRUGGLING homeowners can sometimes benefit from hiring a lawyer to try to modify a mortgage or avert foreclosure, but avoiding scam … and more

Jerry Brown: "We’ve Been Living in Fantasy Land. Budget Much Worse Than I Thought. I’m Shocked."; Cuts Coming, Expect Union Fearmongering

Posted on December 15th, 2010 in Economy | Comments Off

California’s “Fantasy Land” budget finally comes to light of day. Jerry Brown said “I’m shocked. The mess is much worse than I thought.” In turn, educators and unions were shocked by Jerry Brown’s and state treasurer Bill Lockyer’s statements “cuts are coming”. Brown promised more cuts but no tax increases without voter approval. The LA Times reports Brown wants to fast-track budget agreement within 60 days.Gov.-elect Jerry Brown said Tuesday that he wants to …

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Madoff was Wall Street’s problem – Financial Times

Posted on December 15th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

New York Times Madoff was Wall Street's problem Financial Times … risk of a fraud by KPMG. No one knew exactly what Mr Madoff was doing but there were suspicions in parts of Wall Street that he was either front-running … An affair to remember The Economist (blog) A family torn apart: Bernie Madoff will NOT attend his son's funeral 'out of … Daily Mail No Funeral for Mark Madoff AOL News InvestmentNews

Espada accused of scam at clinic – Albany Times Union

Posted on December 15th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Espada accused of scam at clinic Albany Times Union Local authorities are reportedly examining whether he actually lives within his district, as opposed to his Mamaroneck home . In September, Espada lost the … and more

How to Avoid Being Taken in by a Ponzi Scheme – New York Times

Posted on December 10th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

How to Avoid Being Taken in by a Ponzi Scheme New York Times … a Houston law firm that specializes in fraud litigation, and co-author of “Financial Serial Killers: Inside the World of Wall Street Money Hustlers, … and more

Intelisano: For Madoff Victims Two Years Later, It’ll Never Be the Same – CNBC

Posted on December 9th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Irish Times Intelisano: For Madoff Victims Two Years Later, It'll Never Be the Same CNBC There's fraud on Wall Street ?” Since Madoff, it's been “You must be really busy.” Uh, yes. “Though securites fraud will survive so long as there are brokers … Madoff's downfall does Mets no favours Irish Times all 6 news articles

Madoff’s downfall does Mets no favours – Irish Times

Posted on December 9th, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Irish Times Madoff's downfall does Mets no favours Irish Times After all, whether it's a crooked dice game on the corner or a zillion-dollar Wall Street scam , you have to let the citizens win once in a while; … and more

Bucks: Watch Out for Online Holiday Scams – New York Times (blog)

Posted on December 5th, 2010 in Scams, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

New York Times (blog) Bucks: Watch Out for Online Holiday Scams New York Times (blog) Holiday Jobs — Offers of high-paying, work -at- home jobs in exchange for personal information. 5. Smishing — Phishing texts that appear to be from a bank … and more

Watch Out for Online Scams This Holiday Season – New York Times (blog)

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New York Times (blog) Watch Out for Online Scams This Holiday Season New York Times (blog) Holiday Jobs — Offers of high-paying, work -at- home jobs in exchange for personal information. 5. Smishing — Phishing texts that appear to be from a bank …

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MHA clears LR in CWG scam; request may be sent next week – Economic Times

Posted on December 5th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

MHA clears LR in CWG scam ; request may be sent next week Economic Times The Letters Rogatory was cleared by the Ministry of Home Affairs recently and has been sent to Legal and Treaty Division of the Ministry of External Affairs … and more

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2G scam: PM pledges stern action – Times of India

Posted on November 20th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Indian Express 2G scam : PM pledges stern action Times of India “I appeal to all political parties to let Parliament do its work . We need Parliament to function more regularly to pass legislations, laws and supplementary … The man for all reasons Hindustan Times No objection to Vahanvati representing PM: Swamy Indian Express 2G: SC asks govt to reply why Raja wasn't pulled up sooner Indian Express all 1,768 news articles

Let’s revoke the right to scam – Hindustan Times

Posted on November 20th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Let's revoke the right to scam Hindustan Times To people like you and me — who work hard, pay our taxes and then watch as these 'leaders' pocket that money — their subsequent resignation offers no real …

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Tech Talk Podcast: Social Networking in the Workplace

Posted on November 18th, 2010 in Unemployment News | Comments Off

(From The New York Times) — When social networking and the workplace meet, complex issues often arise. On this week’s New York Times

Seoul curry: Notes from the G20 summit – Hindustan Times

Posted on November 15th, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Seoul curry: Notes from the G20 summit Hindustan Times On the second morning of the summit, as I am checking what's in the Indian media on the ongoing summit, I realize that just as the last week's scam on … and more

A plan to keep contractors on the level – Albany Times Union

Posted on November 8th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

A plan to keep contractors on the level Albany Times Union My inbox overflows weekly with horror stories from people distraught about unfinished home improvement jobs, contractors whose work has damaged their houses … and more

Whitman man who exposed Madoff gets warm hometown reception – Whitman Times

Posted on November 7th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Whitman man who exposed Madoff gets warm hometown reception Whitman Times By Mike Melanson Although praised for his “guts” for bringing to light Wall Street fraudster Bernard Madoff's multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, … and more

Colonie man arrested in driveway paving scam – WRGB

Posted on October 28th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Colonie man arrested in driveway paving scam WRGB Police say 32-year-old Stephen Borawski approached a 77-year-old woman in her home on October 1 and talked her into allowing him to pave her driveway in … Local man accused of paving scam Albany Times Union all 7 news articles

How Countrywide Covered the Cracks – New York Times

Posted on October 16th, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

How Countrywide Covered the Cracks New York Times Battered by widespread criticism that it failed to corral scam artists like Bernard L. Madoff and to effectively police Wall Street as a whole during the … and more

BBB Warns: Scammers targeting job hunters – Princeton Times Leader

Posted on September 27th, 2010 in Scams, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

BBB Warns: Scammers targeting job hunters Princeton Times Leader While many legitimate businesses do allow employees to work from home , scammers take advantage of this by targeting senior citizens, stay-at- home moms, … Job seekers warned to beware of scams Coquitlam Now all 7 news articles

Chimney-sweep grifters play dirty – Cape Cod Times

Posted on September 18th, 2010 in Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Chimney-sweep grifters play dirty Cape Cod Times A scam at play on the Cape apparently starts with a phone call, he said. “Telemarketers will call and say they'll have a service vehicle in the neighborhood … and more

Starr Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges – New York Times (blog)

Posted on September 10th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Starr Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges New York Times (blog) He would tell Hollywood figures of his connections on Wall Street , while regaling Wall Streeters with stories of Hollywood. And whether the target was an … and more

Prosecutor launches new front in the war on Wall St fraud – Financial Times

Posted on September 8th, 2010 in Fraud, Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Prosecutor launches new front in the war on Wall St fraud Financial Times A top federal prosecutor in New York will on Thursday declare another front in the war on Wall Street fraud , focusing new … and more

Two worlds of Andrew Cuomo – Albany Times Union

Posted on September 7th, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Two worlds of Andrew Cuomo Albany Times Union … in the state who would say the Attorney General didn't do a great job going after greedy bankers on Wall Street and their lobbyists like Rick Lazio. … and more

Fuld Goes on the Offensive – New York Times (blog)

Posted on September 2nd, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Moneycontrol.com Fuld Goes on the Offensive New York Times (blog) If it was not management's fault that investors lost money — but instead, the federal government and Wall Street's rumor-mongers were to blame — then the … Lehman Brothers CEO Blames Us for Bankruptcy. What is Capitalism Without Self … Wall St. Cheat Sheet (blog) all 1,385 news articles

SEC: No longer a doormat – Financial Times

Posted on August 26th, 2010 in Wall Street Scams | Comments Off

Financial Times SEC: No longer a doormat Financial Times The SEC's apparent ignorance of the toxic debt time-bomb building up on Wall Street ahead of the financial crisis exposed weaknesses in its market … The SEC Needs a Win Against Mozilo Seeking Alpha (blog) SEC Vows To Pursue More Enforcement Action From Crisis -FT Wall Street Journal SEC Steps Up Crisis Action ai5000 Emii.com all 17 news articles

Contractor pleads not guilty to fraud – Albany Times Union

Posted on August 25th, 2010 in Fraud, Work From Home Scams | Comments Off

Contractor pleads not guilty to fraud Albany Times Union SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady home builder at the center of an alleged scam involving more than $300000 pleaded not guilty … and more