VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Georgians warned of tax season unemployment fraud scams
Release: Carr Warns of Unemployment Benefits Scams ATLANTA, GA – As tax season is approaching, a number of Georgians are discovering that they may be the victims of unemployment insurance fraud. Consumers claim they received…
National Ponzi Scheme catches over 900 Georgians
Release: SECRETARY RAFFENSPERGER JOINS SEVERAL STATES, SEC, TO BUST $1.8 BILLION PONZI SCHEME (ATLANTA)-Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, through the Securities Division, has worked with several other states and the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Georgia man tries to sell 50 Million fake…
Release: U.S. Secret Service lauded for stopping $317 million scheme SAVANNAH, GA: A Georgia man has been sentenced after admitting he attempted to sell 50 million non-existent facemasks to a foreign government. Paul Penn, 64,…
GDOL warns Georgians of potential signs of identity…
Release: GDOL Encourages Georgians to Watch for Identity Theft JANUARY 28, 2021 Atlanta, GA – Due to the enormous increase in unemployment claims filed this year, millions of claimants around the nation will be receiving…
Tax preparer sentenced after fraudulent returns
Release: Tax preparer sentenced after admitting to preparing fraudulent federal income tax returns Claims defrauded government of more than $75,000 STATESBORO, GA: A tax preparer has been sentenced to probation after she admitted preparing fraudulent…
Lowndes County Sherriff’s Office warns against scam caller
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga.— The Lowndes County Sherriff's Office recently posted that multiple persons have contacted them to report an impersonator. Residents have received phone calls wherein the caller claimed to be the LSCO. The scammer…
DOL estimates $36 Billion lost in CARES Act…
Funding from programs like PUA and FPUC provide necessary funds and relief. However, evidence shows that up to 10% of the over $360 billion provided through the CARES Act may be victim of fraud. The…
Georgia’s election results to be recertified today
After the initial election votes were recounted twice, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that election results will be recertified today, declaring Joe Biden the winner. "Today the Secretary of State's office will be recertifying…