Fraud & Embezzlement

Security firm paying $230K to settle wage-theft case at Chelsea condo (NY)

New York Attorney General Letitia James and city Comptroller Brad Lander on Monday announced a nearly $230,000 settlement with the…

1 month ago

Fraud Is Out There: Helpful Tips to Guard Against Today’s HOA Scams

Fraud is an unfortunate reality. The good news is that by staying vigilant, we can protect our communities more effectively. …

1 month ago

Former Galveston condo manager charged in $188,000 theft (TX)

A former island property manager is behind bars after being charged with felony theft in connection to embezzlement of about…

1 month ago

Employee accused of stealing over $200,000 from HOA in Anderson Co. (SC)

An employee is accused of stealing over $200,000 from a homeowners association in Anderson County.  According to the Anderson County…

1 month ago

Former Seminole County HOA manager accused of stealing $437K from HOA

Tammi Morrison, a former President of the Ashford Park Homeowners Association, was arrested by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office after…

1 month ago

Review or Audit the Books – always do one of these………

.....because if money disappears while you're on the board, you might as well move, as your neighbors will blame you…

1 month ago

Navigating the Shadows: HOA Fraud and Community Safety (CA)

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a pivotal role in maintaining harmony and order in the fabric of community living. However, this…

2 months ago

Scottsdale HOA says manager stole $1.6M (AZ)

Scottsdale House board members wish they had been more attentive a few years ago.  After failing to do a background…

2 months ago

Texas sues Colony Ridge development for fraudulent real estate practices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Houston-area developers of Colony Ridge on Thursday, accusing them of deceptive sales, marketing…

2 months ago

Des Peres Alderman John E. Pound Pleads Guilty to $220K Embezzlement (MO)

John E. Pound, an experienced Des Peres alderman, admitted guilt to wire fraud charges, having embezzled $220,000 from a St.…

2 months ago