SEC probed Santos' work at firm accused of Ponzi scheme

Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Feb 9, 2023

Trial set for man accused of killing mother at sea, fatally shooting grandfather

An October trial date is for Nathan Carman, the man charged with killing his mother in 2016 as part of an alleged scheme to inherit millions.

• Feb 8, 2023

Dad was distracted. His 6-year-old son ordered $1,000 from Grubhub.

"I don't really find it funny yet," said Keith Stonehouse, whose son Mason ordered a string of deliveries on his dad's phone.

• Feb 3, 2023

"The FBI Declassified": The Swindling Seductress

A con woman with 15 aliases and dozens of scams across 16 states. How the FBI outsmarted this mysterious grifter. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series "FBI."

• Oct 27, 2020

"The FBI Declassified": The Spies Next Door

Russian spies living as Americans. Could they be your neighbors? How the FBI stopped a potential threat to national security. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series "FBI."

• Oct 13, 2020

GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs

Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.

• Feb 1, 2023

Rep. Santos says he has "nothing to hide"

While leaving his office Tuesday, Republican Congressman George Santos told CBS News that he's "confident" he would be cleared in any investigation because he has "nothing to hide."

• Jan 31, 2023

Asia's richest man accuses short-seller of attacking India

Small investment research firm claims one of the world's richest people is presiding over the "Largest Con in Corporate History."

• Jan 30, 2023

USDA cracking down on "organic" claims

The Agriculture Department is rolling out sweeping new guidelines that it says will help stamp out fraud and protect organic integrity throughout the supply chain. Correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jan 21, 2023

Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme

Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.

• Jan 27, 2023

Woman, 29, arrested after enrolling at high school, posing as freshman

The woman faces one charge for allegedly using a fake birth certificate to deceive the school board.

• Jan 26, 2023

Woman accused of defrauding Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million

While the Florida woman was able to buy herself a new home, cars and luxury goods, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from Manhattan lost his life savings, prosecutors say.

• Jan 26, 2023

Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of his wife and son

The disgraced lawyer from South Carolina will appear before a small-town jury in Colleton County, as his trial begins on Monday.

• Jan 23, 2023

Feds seize over $170 million in cash accounts linked to Sam Bankman-Fried

They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.

• Jan 20, 2023

U.S. to crack down on organic food fraud

The USDA has released new guidelines for organic food labels in order to crack down on fraud and boost oversight amid a surge of popularity in the organic food market. Nikki Battiste has the details.

• Jan 20, 2023

USDA to crack down on organic food label fraud

The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.

• Jan 20, 2023

FTC says pharma no to "Pharma Bro"

Regulators claim the former drug executive, who served four years in prison for fraud, is violating lifetime industry ban.

• Jan 20, 2023

Usain Bolt missing $12.7 million from account in Jamaica

Lawyers say an investment account belonging to the former sprinting star that held millions has been nearly completely drained.

• Jan 18, 2023

Elon Musk fraud trial over 2018 Tesla tweets underway

Elon Musk and other Tesla directors are facing a shareholder lawsuit over a 2018 tweet, in which said he was considering taking Tesla private. Investors said the tweet cost them billions. The trial in the lawsuit got underway this week. Jill Fisch, a professor of business law at the University of Pennsylvania, joined CBS News to discuss the trial.

• Jan 17, 2023

Woman gets 3 years in bogus online fundraiser for homeless veteran

Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.

• Jan 9, 2023

FTX founder pleads not guilty to fraud

Disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges related to his defunct cryptocurrency exchange in federal court in Manhattan. Michael Parker, head of the anti-money-laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the details of SBF's case.

• Jan 3, 2023

6 ways to make extra money in retirement

More than 1 in 4 retirees say they spend more than they can afford. These part-time jobs can help make ends meet.

• Dec 28, 2022

New York representative-elect admits to lying

New York Republican Rep.-elect George Santos hasn't even been sworn into office yet, but there are calls for him to resign after he confessed to lying about his education, work history and family. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look.

• Dec 27, 2022

N.Y. Congressman-elect responds to claims

Congressman-elect George Santos said he will respond to claims that he allegedly lied about his background and resume. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Dec 23, 2022

FTX co-founder released on $250M bond

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was released on $250 million bond. The disgraced 30-year-old was extradited from the Bahamas to the U.S. as FTX co-founder Gary Wang and the former CEO at Alameda Research Caroline Ellison pleaded guilty to fraud. Bankman-Fried is facing allegations that he defrauded investors and customers out of billions of dollars through his now bankrupt crypto currency exchange FTX. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Dec 23, 2022

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