Fraud Of The Day

An Alabama couple was convicted in a public benefits fraud scheme that involved false statements, government benefits, and mail fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, a former Social Security Administration employee and her husband lied about their income and living arrangements to obtain benefits for which they were The post A Benefits Scheme Signed, Sealed and Delivered appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

Wyoming officials have warned residents about identity theft schemes targeting unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation benefits. According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, fraudsters have used deceptive text messages and other communications to steal personal information and compromise benefit accounts. The scam often begins with a message that appears to come from a trusted The post Benefits Behind a Stolen Name appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

Ten Louisiana residents were charged in connection with a disaster assistance fraud scheme involving federal relief funds intended for victims of severe flooding. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, the defendants allegedly submitted false applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for transportation assistance tied to the August 2016 The post Flood Claims That Didn’t Hold Water appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

A California court case has raised new concerns about the role artificial intelligence can play in fraud, deception, and public trust. According to reporting from the National Center for State Courts, a California judge identified video evidence submitted in a civil matter as AI-generated after noticing that the witness’s face appeared almost motionless and the The post Deepfakes in the Docket appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

A Colorado-based medical provider has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme that billed federal healthcare programs for services that were never rendered. According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the provider submitted claims for thousands of diagnostic tests and The post Billing for Care That Never Happened appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

A Texas tax preparer has been charged in connection with a widespread income tax fraud scheme that generated thousands of dollars in fraudulent refunds by exploiting vulnerabilities in electronic filing systems. According to the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, the defendant allegedly The post Refunds Built on False Returns appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

An Arizona-based fraud ring has been accused of exploiting borrowers seeking student loan relief by posing as legitimate loan assistance providers. According to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the group targeted individuals with promises of expedited loan forgiveness in exchange for upfront fees and sensitive personal information. Investigators allege The post Forgiveness for a Fee appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

A Rhode Island healthcare provider has been charged with orchestrating a Medicaid fraud scheme that billed for services that were never delivered. According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the provider submitted claims for behavioral health services purportedly rendered to The post Billing for Care That Never Happened appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

A Nevada man has been charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently claim lottery winnings using altered and counterfeit tickets. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, the defendant attempted to redeem multiple high-value lottery tickets that had been manipulated to appear as winners. Authorities allege the individual The post Winning Tickets That Never Were appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.

An Arkansas woman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the state’s child welfare system by claiming benefits for children who were not in her care. According to the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, the defendant applied for and received foster care and childcare assistance payments tied to multiple minors The post Foster Care Funds for Fabricated Families appeared first on Fraud Of The Day.