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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is warning residents about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the DMV or the federal …
PennDOT Warns Public of Fraudulent REAL ID Texting Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented national crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges last week against 324 defendants — including nearly 100 licensed medical professionals — across 50 …
Justice Department Unveils Historic Health Care Fraud Takedown, Charging 324 Defendants Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a renewed joint effort to tackle healthcare fraud, an enduring …
HHS and DOJ Strengthen Partnership to Combat Healthcare Fraud Through New False Claims Act Working Group Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents, especially those over 50, to stay vigilant as utility-related scams surge across the state. The warning follows a sharp increase in impostor …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania Seniors of Rising Utility Scams Amid Surge in Fraud Reports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man is facing a series of felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a complex fraudulent return scheme that resulted in the theft of computer hard …
Montgomery County Man Charged in $250,000 Hard Drive Fraud Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania men are facing serious allegations of defrauding the Medicaid system as part of a sweeping national law enforcement operation targeting health care fraud, officials announced …
Two Pennsylvania Health Care Workers Charged in National Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Bensalem woman has been charged in connection with a nationwide health care fraud investigation that authorities allege caused a loss of over $1 million to Medicaid.
Bucks County Woman Charged in National Health Care Fraud Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of Ascend Ecom, an online business scheme accused of defrauding consumers of millions, will be permanently banned from selling business opportunities under a proposed court order …
FTC Secures Ban on Ascend Ecom Operators Over Alleged $25 Million Fraud Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a full-scale audit of the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program in response to a U.S. Department of …
SBA Administrator Orders Audit of 8(a) Program Following DOJ Investigation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — John “Jack” Griffin, 62, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney David …
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion Read More