3 Maryland Men Charged With Creating Fraudulent Website To Sell COVID-19 Vaccines
Three Maryland men are facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to allegedly sell COVID-19 vaccines.
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Three Maryland men are facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to allegedly sell COVID-19 vaccines.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of a fake Amazon scam after a county resident lost $5,000.
A Baltimore County grand jury indicted two State correctional officers and a state fiscal technician with various charges after they allegedly altered timecard entries so the officers were getting paid for work they did not perform, prosecutors say.
Federal regulators say the company operators have defrauded consumers out of more than $137 million over the past three years.
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Tuesday to the federal charges of conspiracy to steal mail, emergency benefits fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Federal prosecutors say a Maryland tax preparer was indicted on fraud charges after she used false or inflated itemized deductions and other means to increase her clients' refunds.
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to a charge that he defrauded more than two dozen elderly people out of nearly $1 million.
A California man was sentenced in Maryland to three years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain goods using what appeared to be a military e-mail address, according to court documents.
A mail carrier in Maryland and another man were indicted this week on numerous charges stemming from a scheme in which they allegedly stole credit cards and identities of people and businesses on the carrier's route and opened fake bank accounts in their names.
Three Maryland men presenting themselves as pastors targeted church members and other investors in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $28 million, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday.
A Randallstown woman pleaded guilty to one count of felony Medicaid Fraud for submitting claims that caused the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to reimburse her more than $18,000 for services she did not provide.
A Bowie man was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in federal prison for false use of a passport.
The former president and CEO of Cecil Bank pleaded guilty Friday to multiple federal charges stemming from a straw purchase of a home the bank had foreclosed on, the justice department said.
A dentist, his business partner and another man have been indicted in Maryland on charges they plotted to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in Medicaid payments, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Virginia man who worked as a financial advisor in Maryland pleaded guilty Monday to participating in a scheme to steal more than $6 million from investors.
A Laurel woman is facing federal charges for three separate alleged fraud schemes.
Two New Jersey men have been charged in Maryland with participating in a bank fraud scheme that led to more than $10 million in losses from hundreds of credit and debit card transactions, authorities said Monday.
The former CEO of a Maryland nonprofit was charged Tuesday with diverting grant money intended to help domestic violence victims to pay for personal expenses and a failing weight loss clinic that she owned.
Maryland is among the worst state for coronavirus-related fraud, according to a new study.
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was granted a 60-day extension for the date that she must report to prison.
Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh will serve her time in an Alabama women's prison, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors say an Israeli woman should be ordered to pay $28 million in restitution to thousands of investors who were defrauded in a scheme she orchestrated.
City leaders are reacting to former Mayor Catherine Pugh's sentencing with disappointment toward her actions, but hope for the future of the city.
Pritchett would allegedly collect tenant payments in the form of money orders and change the payee field to her own name.
More than 20 airbags were stolen from vehicles in multiple Laurel, Maryland, neighborhoods overnight Tuesday, according to local police.
A woman is dead and three people are displaced after a fire in Pasadena, Maryland, according to Anne Arundel County Fire officials.
Hit or miss showers will roll through Maryland through lunchtime. Expect afternoon sun and warmer temperatures.
Maikel Garcia raced home on a game-ending wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Social media company TikTok and Parent-Teacher Associations led a conversation in Baltimore County on Tuesday to help school communities set healthier social media boundaries.
A Baltimore County husband has been charged with the murder of his wife, 23 years after she went missing, police said.
Hit or miss showers will roll through Maryland through lunchtime. Expect afternoon sun and warmer temperatures.
More than 20 airbags were stolen from vehicles in multiple Laurel, Maryland, neighborhoods overnight Tuesday, according to local police.
The victim of a rape and attempted murder case involving a high-profile suspect told jurors during her testimony inside a Baltimore County courtroom on Tuesday that she was terrorized for hours.
A woman wanted for shooting a gas station employee during an attempted robbery in Columbia, Maryland, was arrested on Tuesday, according to police.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Havre De Grace has a new restaurant: Kooper's Saloon.
April is National Car Care Month, and AAA is reminding drivers that a few simple maintenance checks can go a long way in preventing breakdowns, improve fuel efficiency, and keeping vehicles road ready as spring travel ramps up.
WJZ is live at the American scratch kitchen in Bel Air, Maryland getting a sneak peak inside the new restaurant.
Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City offers lamb cuddling and adorable animal encounters.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
Maikel Garcia raced home on a game-ending wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly encouraged that star defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike could return to the field at some point this upcoming season.
The Baltimore Ravens have 11 picks heading into the draft, beginning with the No. 14 pick in the first round on Thursday night.
José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Hit or miss showers will roll through Maryland through lunchtime. Expect afternoon sun and warmer temperatures.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Milder temperatures with rain chances Wednesday in Maryland
Chance of scattered showers in Maryland on Wednesday
Mild weather returned to Maryland Tuesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The city is planning ahead for summer youth programs. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports
Milder temperatures with rain chances Wednesday in Maryland
TikTok hosts a conversation on social media safety in Baltimore County
TikTok hosts conversation on digital safety in Baltimore County