Fraud Of The Day

Federal authorities have sentenced a South Carolina woman for orchestrating a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme that exploited pandemic-era benefits programs across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the defendant submitted fraudulent unemployment claims to approximately 18 states, obtaining more than $100,000 in benefits through false rep...

A Michigan physician is facing multiple felony charges after state investigators alleged he billed Medicaid for healthcare services that were never provided. According to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, the physician submitted claims for dozens of telephone consultations between May and September 2024 that investigators say never occurred, resulting in fraudulent paym...

An Illinois county contractor has been accused of manipulating a public procurement process to steer government contracts to affiliated businesses. Prosecutors allege the defendant worked with associates to circumvent competitive bidding requirements and conceal conflicts of interest. According to investigators, contracts for maintenance and consulting services were awarded t...

A Nevada resident has been charged for allegedly creating synthetic identities to obtain credit, government services and financial benefits. Investigators say the scheme blended legitimate and fabricated information to create individuals who did not actually exist. Authorities allege the defendant used valid Social Security numbers belonging to children and combined them with...

A Georgia business owner has been indicted for allegedly obtaining government-backed business assistance loans using fabricated payroll records and inflated employee counts. According to investigators, the defendant submitted applications on behalf of several companies that had little or no legitimate business activity. Authorities allege falsified tax documents and payroll r...