fraud

Jul 21, 2026

State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims

Wisconsin DWD warns of a multi-state workers' compensation scam targeting injured workers, especially Spanish speakers, involving fake hearings and fees.

Jul 16, 2026

Four convicted in credit union fraud case

Four people have now been convicted in a Fox Communities Credit Union fraud scheme that allegedly stole nearly $200,000 and led to charges against 17 suspects.

Jun 23, 2026

Illinois man sentenced in Marshfield ATM theft scheme

Illinois man sentenced to prison for role in Marshfield ATM jackpotting scheme that stole more than $114,000 from Simplicity Credit Union.

Apr 27, 2026

Gun dealer to plead guilty in illegal ammo import scheme

California gun dealer Jacob Dowd will plead guilty in a federal case involving illegal import of armor-piercing ammunition with a Wisconsin police chief.

Apr 21, 2026

Real estate agent, wife charged in $500k lodge theft

A Muskego real estate agent and his wife face theft and money laundering charges after allegedly stealing $500,000 from a Whitefish Bay Masonic lodge.

Apr 17, 2026

Franklin man pleads guilty to SNAP fraud, tax crimes

Franklin man admits to SNAP fraud and filing false tax returns in federal court, causing over $1.6M in losses. Sentencing set for July 28.

Feb 11, 2026

Milwaukee store owner pleads guilty to $1.6M SNAP fraud

A Milwaukee convenience store owner agreed to plead guilty to $1.6M SNAP fraud, wire fraud and tax violations, facing possible prison time and fines.

Feb 3, 2026

Florida man sentenced for fake Native American jewelry sales

A Florida man pled guilty to violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act after selling fake Native American jewelry and was fined $25,000 and sentenced to probation.

Mar 24, 2025

River Hills man imprisoned for healthcare kickbacks

A River Hills man was sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2.2 million in restitution to Medicaid for paying kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute in the Eastern District Court of Wisconsin.

Mar 19, 2025

Schimel raises debunked voting fraud concerns

The Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin's closely watched state Supreme Court race has resurfaced long debunked concerns about voting fraud because of the late reporting of ballots in Milwaukee just two weeks before the April 1 election.

Mar 11, 2025

Ex-Packer sentenced in Ponzi scheme

A former Green Bay Packers linebacker was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme in which he defrauded victims out of more than $5.3 million.

Feb 21, 2025

Judge denies motion to dismiss Minnesota climate lawsuit

A Ramsey County judge recently ruled that Minnesota’s lawsuit alleging major oil and gas companies misled Minnesotans about climate change can move forward. Originally filed in 2020, the case inches closer to trial, defeating defendants’ efforts to get the case dismissed.