$1 trillion in pandemic aid was wasted on fraud, and nearly everyone’s personal information is available for purchase online.
Fraud Challenges Highlighted in Recent Report A recent “60 Minutes” report aired on Sunday, revealing alarming issues of fraud within federal spending, linked largely to inefficiencies that have persisted during the Trump administration. The segment featured Brian Vorndran, who leads the FBI’s cyber division, along with fraud expert Linda Miller, affiliated with the U.S. government’s […]
How to Protect Yourself From Online Fraud
Rockhampton: Cybercrime Awareness Let’s take a moment to think about your online activities today. Did you settle any bills? Check your bank account? Maybe you scrolled through social media or tackled a few emails. Perhaps you even used your phone for a quick payment at a store or on public transport. We’re all heavily connected, […]
Justice Department releases puzzling statement following conviction of transgender man in COVID fraud case
Confusion Surrounds DOJ’s COVID Fraud Case The Justice Department has sparked some confusion regarding a COVID fraud case involving a Louisiana man pretending to be a woman. On Thursday, 33-year-old Brandon Jarraw was found guilty of theft of government funds and making false statements. This conviction stems from two separate incidents linked to COVID-related assistance […]
Fraud risk specialist states the matter is ‘not political’ and supports DOGE initiatives.
Expert Discusses Government Fraud and Efficiency Linda Miller, a long-time expert on fraud risks, emphasized in a recent interview that addressing government fraud transcends political lines. In her conversation on the show “60 Minutes,” she stated, “I really don’t think fraud is a political issue. It’s about mom and Apple Pie.” She added that consensus […]
Elizabeth Holmes, involved in the Theranos fraud, fails in her latest attempt for an appeal hearing.
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the once-celebrated Silicon Valley startup Theranos, has faced a significant setback in her fraud case. The 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals rejected her request to revisit her 2022 conviction appeal. The 9th Circuit’s decision denied Holmes’ plea for a rehearing before a panel of three judges who had originally […]
Most Americans Favor Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid
A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans support efforts to address waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, as reported by Breitbart News. This internal GOP poll comes amidst ongoing Congressional discussions regarding Medicaid reform due to budget negotiations. Republicans are advocating for measures to uphold the system’s integrity, by targeting non-eligible candidates […]
Yankee tickets scammer sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud
A man from New Jersey, who previously defrauded the New York Yankees of over $626,000, has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty to tax evasion, according to officials. Walter Huss, a Hewitt resident and owner of a shipping business, was accused […]
How SIM swapping resulted in a $1.8 million cyber fraud case
A man from the San Fernando Valley, California, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison after orchestrating significant fraud operations that targeted many victims, including a number of elderly individuals. Oren David Sela, 36, managed to steal an email account, hijack a phone number through sim swapping, and used the victim’s identity […]
Federal and city officials should investigate Jumaane Williams for potential mortgage fraud, according to a political source.
The federal government and the city are being urged to look into potential mortgage fraud by NYC public advocate Jumaane Williams, particularly focusing on concerning aspects surrounding his Brooklyn property that recently went into foreclosure. Councillor Robert Holden (D-Keynes) sent letters to Federal Housing and Finance Director William Plute and Jocelyn Strauber of the New […]
California attorney Sara King receives 21-month prison term for wire fraud involving investment funds used for gambling in Las Vegas
A California lawyer has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing close to $9 million from clients to fund a gambling addiction in Las Vegas, all while flaunting a lavish lifestyle. Sarah Jacqueline King received this sentence on Monday after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges from […]