6 arrested in $5.8 million Miami-Dade HOA fraud scheme
The sheriff says board members, mostly elderly Spanish-speaking volunteers, had no idea what was happening.
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The sheriff says board members, mostly elderly Spanish-speaking volunteers, had no idea what was happening.
Rodney Edward Smith was in prison on false imprisonment and other charges when he allegedly ran the scheme, according to the FWC.
The suspect, 31-year-old Moniquie Love Turnbull, of Miami, is facing several charges connected to the incident.
The former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Cartel Crew" star is accused of taking part in a scam that defrauded a Florida couple of nearly $200,000 and using the money for shopping sprees.
Tania Rosa Rodriguez, 57, applied for naturalization in 2017 and was granted citizenship in 2018.
BrokerChooser analyzed 2024 FBI fraud data and compared reported cryptocurrency losses with the cost of in-state college tuition.
The Tax Collector's Office said it first identified information that raised concerns while working to combat appointment scalping and other abuses of the driver licensing process.
Elaine Escoe, 41, was captured by Jamaican police with help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, officials say.
Investigators say Lazaro Lesteiro-Diaz, 26, a rapper who goes by "Drakula" and "YungLazz," livestreamed the alleged crimes in real time.
From a South Florida attorney whose voice was cloned to a metro Atlanta couple who lost $800,000, AI scams are on the rise, costing nearly $900 million nationwide.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never previously encountered a scam where a police chief's name was used to target potential victims.
The Georgia woman faces up to 75 years in prison for a fraud scheme that Florida officials say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores.
Kashaundra Knowles is accused of posing as her clients at testing centers, even adopting disguises to match the identification documents she presented.
A South Florida SNAP recipient says more than $2,800 in food assistance benefits vanished from his EBT account and were spent in Maryland.
According to Angel Leal, scammers have created hundreds of fake videos and social media profiles that use AI-generated images and videos depicting him offering immigration services he has never provided.
With demand for 2026 World Cup tickets skyrocketing, brokers report a spike in scammers targeting desperate buyers on social media.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
The U.S. Department of Justice tells CBS News it will speed up review of certain whistleblower complaints dealing with fraud against benefits programs like Medicare.
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Investigators say 34-year-old Nathan Guy posed as a landlord on Facebook Marketplace, advertising rooms for rent in downtown Miami.
Former homeowners association president Marglli Gallego and her husband, Juan Antonio Gonzalez, admitted their roles in a scheme that prosecutors say stole more than $11 million from thousands of residents.
An 18-year-old content creator filed a Miami-Dade lawsuit alleging battery and fraud by streamer Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
Mauricio Jimenez, 48, is facing organized fraud and first-degree grand theft charges for allegedly running this scheme for 28 months, from December 2023 until April 2026, according to his arrest report.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
An investigation is now ongoing.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed everyone inside was safe after the crash on SW 22nd Street.
Mahogany is a threatened species in Florida, and FDOT says it did not order the removal.
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno highlighted Garcia's story during the team's pregame coverage against the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing the bond between Garcia and the players.
About 4,000 people registered for a Fort Lauderdale airport job fair with more than 300 positions open.
LaCurtis Knight's body was found Sunday near Fairview Park; detectives say they have no suspects or witnesses.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.