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Beckley man sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man was sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud on October 25, 2024. According to a press release, 51-year-old Mark William Bailey, of Beckley, was sentenced to five years of parole, one year on house arrest, and was ordered to pay $451,237.51 in restitution for theft of government monies. Bailey […]
2 hours ago
The Roanoke Star
Protect Your Identity – Be Alert to Fraud and Scams
After a natural disaster, it is important to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster. […]
22 days ago