Poughkeepsie Man Accused of Defrauding $400K in Repeat Scheme

Poughkeepsie man accused of defrauding $400K in repeat scheme

A Poughkeepsie man has arraigned Tuesday on three counts of mail fraud.

New York man accused of watching for passing semi trucks and submitting fake accident claims in $400K scheme

A New York man was recently arrested in connection with a $400,000 scam targeting trucking and insurance companies. Poughkeepsie resident Michael McMahon, 69, was arrested on May 7, 2026, on three counts of mail fraud. Officials say that between December 2020 and December 2025, McMahon took part in a scheme that involved him parking his vehicle and waiting for a semi truck to pass by. McMahon would then submit a fake accident claim, often under …