Federal prosecutors claim that Carl Delano Torjagbo siphoned millions in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and filed fraudulent tax returns to generate tax refunds.

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The order covers not only government payments sent to Americans but also money paid to the federal government, such as taxes.

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An email advertisement claims people can secure President Donald Trump’s $2,000 "tariff payout," claiming interested parties "must act" to secure the money.

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