Man Lands in Federal Prison for Forty- Six Months for Fake Invoices
Emanuel Medeiros -who pled guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud last September - was sentenced today to forty-six months in a federal prison and ordered to pay $300,000 in forfeitures. Medeiros – also known as Joseph Garcia - allegedly sent thousands of companies all over the world fake invoices labeled renewal notices for non-existent internet advertising services. The invoices were sent out under the names Boom Global Media Inc. and Bradstreet International. Approximately 25,000 companies paid the fake invoices. The majority of the fake invoices were for $297.83. Any company who fell victim to the scam is encouraged to contact Victim Witness Coordinator Wendy Olsen –Clancy at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York by calling 1-(866) -874-8900.
