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Hoaxes & debunks

Wisconsin Man Who Faked Drowning Sentenced to Jail, Paid Restitution

Ryan Borgart, 45, faked his own death in Green Lake, Wisconsin, prompting a costly search before he was found living overseas and later sentenced for obstructing an officer.

Convicted or liable · Jul 10, 2026

Scottsdale, Arizona

Anthony Farrer, 'The Timepiece Gentleman,' Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison After Faking Watch Theft for Ponzi Scheme

The luxury watch dealer, Anthony Farrer, who confronted a Scottsdale jewelry store over a 'stolen' Richard Mille, later confessed the theft was a lie to cover a massive fraud.

Convicted or liable · Jun 30, 2026