California launches investigation into billions in unemployment fraud
California officials have criticized the Trump administration’s initiative to investigate unemployment fraud as “purely political,” attributing the financial losses to federal mismanagement. According to a report, the U.S. Department of Labor is sending a “strike team” to look into allegations of fraud during the pandemic that involves California’s Employment Development Department. State estimates suggest that […]
Minnesota prison officer taken into custody for immigration fraud
A man from Liberia, residing in Minnesota, attempted numerous ways to stay in the United States but found himself working as a correctional officer when he was apprehended by authorities in January. Morris Brown, 45, was taken into custody on January 15 for several immigration violations, such as overstaying his student visa and falsely identifying […]
Sara Gonzales addresses the New York Times’ article connecting her H-1B fraud investigation to accusations of racism.
Last month, Blaze TV host Sarah Gonzalez kicked off an investigation because she suspected some companies sponsoring workers through Texas’ H-1B visa program weren’t quite on the level. Delving into public records from the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, she actually went to the listed addresses of several of these companies. What she found was […]
Insurance executives receive prison sentences for $230 million Obamacare fraud case
Two Florida Men Sentenced for $233 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme On Wednesday, a Florida insurance broker and a marketing CEO were both sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale $233 million fraud scheme related to the Affordable Care Act. This scheme primarily targeted some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, such as […]
My Bizarre Experience with Credit Card Fraud Using Grab in Malaysia: Can Someone Explain It to Me?
Credit Card Fraud Experience Interestingly, despite having a number of credit cards, I don’t often find myself a target of credit card fraud. Most cards have solid fraud protection, which offers a sense of relief. It feels like it’s been ages since I’ve had to confront issues of credit card fraud. I think maybe it’s […]
Tax fraud begins in January with phony IRS messages aimed at Americans
Tax season doesn’t really start in April; for scammers, it begins as soon as January rolls around. While you might be waiting for your W-2 or 1099, cybercriminals waste no time bombarding people with fake IRS messages, alerts about “refund problems,” and account verification scams. These scams often look surprisingly legitimate, which is, unfortunately, by […]
Wells Fargo fraud warning did not prevent $950 charge on New Smyrna Beach couple’s account.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida A couple from New Smyrna Beach received a fraud alert from their bank about suspicious account activity. Despite disputing the charge, a sum of $950 was withdrawn from their account. Austin and Jessica Reeves are trying to wrap their heads around the situation. “I think the bank should have protected me […]
Authorities start inquiry into unemployment fraud in California
California officials who overlooked massive unemployment fraud during the pandemic are now facing scrutiny from federal authorities. The U.S. Department of Labor plans to notify state employment agencies about upcoming “strike teams” that will be dispatched to address issues of theft and misuse, similar to operations currently happening in Minnesota. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer emphasized […]
Authorities Caution That Almost $1 Billion in Unused COVID Benefits May Be Vulnerable to Fraud
A government watchdog has flagged nearly $1 billion in unemployment benefits from the pandemic that may fall prey to fraud. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General highlighted issues with prepaid debit card benefits and the state’s Office of Unclaimed Property, as reported by a recent article. The Inspector General, Anthony P. D’Esposito, […]
Government loses about $1 trillion each year due to fraud
Federal Fraud Losses Estimated at $1 Trillion Annually Heywood Talcove, who is the CEO of LexisNexis Special Services and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government, recently testified in front of Congress about the staggering losses related to fraud within the federal government. He stated that these losses amount to roughly $1 trillion each year. This figure is […]