States will be required to submit additional documentation for high-risk claims before they can receive payment. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the…
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FBI Arrests Suspects from “Most Wanted Fraudsters” List
Two men were separately accused of defrauding federal health programs of $3.7 and $1.2 billion. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that one man was apprehended in…
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HHS Announces Federal Elder Justice Action Plan
The government-wide strategy seeks to protect the rights of and provide assistance for older Americans. The Department of Health and Human Services announced the Federal Elder Justice Action…
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House Passes Legislation to Prevent Federal Student Financial Aid Theft
The “No Aid for Ghost Students Act“ seeks to codify fraud detection measures already implemented by the Education Department. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation, introduced…
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DOJ Reports National Fraud Enforcement Division’s Progress on Healthcare Scams
Several trials were concluded within weeks, resulting in six convictions. The Department of Justice has reported that its National Fraud Division’s Health Care Fraud Unit has secured several…
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House Committee Investigates Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
Over $1.2 billion is estimated to have been stolen from the federal government through fraudulent Medicaid bills in Ohio. The House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and…
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Treasury Launches Mobile App for Child Investment Account Program
Families can start activating Trump Accounts before the July rollout and the first round of federal pilot deposits. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the nationwide release…
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NHTSA Warns Public of Traffic Ticket Texting Scams
Federal agency says scammers are impersonating government authorities to obtain payments and personal information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a warning to the public…
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DOJ Reports Sentencing of Feeding Our Future Fraud Ringleader
Federal funding was siphoned through multiple fraudulent avenues. The Department of Justice announced that the founder and director of Feeding Our Future, Aimee Bock, has been sentenced to…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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