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Dec 09, 2020

Fraudsters Tried To File Unemployment Claims In Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Name

“This kind of fraud truly can happen to anyone, and we need to remain vigilant,” Hogan said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Aug 11, 2020

D.C. Man Stole $2M By Requesting Pandemic Loans For Fake Support Animal Companies, Feds Say

A D.C. man registered “Anything’s Pawsable” as one of about a dozen fake company names he used to bilk the Small Business Administration out of more than $2 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

May 27, 2020

Another Georgetown Parent Pleads Guilty To Fraud In College Admissions Scandal

The parent admitted to paying Georgetown’s then-tennis coach $50,000 to recruit his daughter to the school’s tennis team.

Dec 10, 2019

Another Georgetown Parent Has Pleaded Guilty In The Nationwide College Admissions Scandal

The California woman paid Rick Singer’s company $9,000 to have online classes taken for her son and help him graduate from Georgetown.

Sep 26, 2019

Hoya Dad Involved In College Admissions Scandal Sentenced To Four Months Behind Bars

He pleaded guilty in May to having paid $400,000 to a sham charity set up by a “consultant” in exchange for help getting his son admitted to Georgetown University.

May 08, 2019

Parent Of Georgetown Student Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Twelve students reportedly gained admission to Georgetown through a similar scheme.

Mar 15, 2019

Georgetown Knew Its Tennis Coach Recruited Non-Athletes, But Still Recommended Him For A New Job

Georgetown says any statements it made after asking Gordon Ernst to resign “focused on his athletic record only.”

Mar 13, 2019

A Georgetown Junior Reportedly Schemed With Her Parents To Earn Admission Via A ‘Side Door’

Isabelle Henriquez wrote that “being a part of Georgetown’s tennis team has always been a dream of mine,” according to court documents. She doesn’t play competitive tennis.

Mar 12, 2019

Former Georgetown Tennis Coach Indicted In Widespread College Admissions Bribery Scheme

“Georgetown University is deeply disappointed to learn that former Tennis Coach Gordon Ernst is alleged to have committed criminal acts against the University that constitute an unprecedented breach of trust.”

Feb 25, 2016

With Identity Theft On The Rise, D.C.’s Tax Office Is Adding New Precautions

Some of which might affect how long it takes for you to get that refund check back.

 
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