Georgia Man Charged in $50,000 Phone Scam of North Branford Resident
A 70-year-old North Branford resident wired $50,000 after a fake fraud alert and a call about "FBI agents." Police say a 29-year-old Georgia man has surrendered and been charged.
Tag: fraud
Hartford Man Arrested in North Haven $14K Check Fraud Case, 3 Years Later
Wesley Pearson, 27, of Hartford was arrested March 10 for a $14,000 North Haven check fraud originally reported in May 2023. He faces second-degree larceny and forgery charges.
Trumbull Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Amazon Fraud Using 23 Fake Companies
Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Bridgeport federal court — he faked 1,000+ Amazon loads via 23 trucking companies, stealing $3.5M over 14 months.
Two New York Men Charged in $457K Fairfield Gold Bar Scams
2 NY men face charges in Fairfield gold bar scams: Le Chen took $166K in June 2025, Fangzeng Huang $291K in September 2025, for a combined $457K in elder fraud.
North Haven Man, 47, Charged in $1.1 Million Cannabis Investment Scam
Eddie Fernandez, 47, of North Haven was arrested Feb. 25 on larceny and securities fraud charges after a year-long probe into a $1.1M cannabis investment scam.
Waterbury Man Sought in Hotel Fraud Scheme That Hit Multiple Connecticut Towns
Eddie Kennedy, 53, of Waterbury is wanted on a $100K warrant for defrauding the Waterbury Marriott of $111K and targeting hotels in Southington and Southbury. Call WPD at (203) 574-6941.
Avon Investment Advisor Pleads Not Guilty to $8.9M Federal Fraud
Andrew Komarow, 36, of Avon pleaded not guilty March 3 in New Haven federal court to 11 fraud counts over a $8.9M scheme that cost three financial firms $3.55M.
New Haven: Richard Murray Charged in Elder Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme
Richard Murray, 31, arrested Jan. 2026 on a 2024 New Haven federal indictment for mailing fake Publishers Clearing House and IRS letters to elderly victims in a sweepstakes fraud scheme.
Darien Investment Manager Sentenced to 90 Months for $4M Fraud
Former Darien investment manager John Masanotti Jr. sentenced to 90 months for defrauding 14 clients of $4M through Middlesex Mortgage Group, plus tax evasion.
Miami Man Arrested on 26 Charges for Wallingford Phone Scam on Elderly Woman
Errol Patton, 31, of Miami arrested Feb. 17, 2026 on 26 fraud charges for a phone scam targeting an elderly Wallingford woman. He also faces a $1M fugitive warrant from Georgia.
Meriden Clinician Sentenced for $55,410 Medicaid Fraud Using Unlicensed Workers
Meriden's Darlene Shuff-Porter sentenced Feb. 2026 for billing Medicaid $55,410 for services by unlicensed workers. She received a suspended 3-year term and paid full restitution.
Scam Calls from Fake 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' Hit Residents across South Central CT
New Haven County residents hit by 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' scam robocalls — up to 68 calls a day. Real Crestwood Advisors of Boston denies any connection.