As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
WEBNewly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion …
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The Justice Department announced a sweeping series of charges Thursday against nearly 200 people accused of participating in health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion.
New FTC Data Show Consumers Reported Losing Nearly $8.8 …
WEBNewly released Federal Trade Commission data shows that consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year. Consumers reported losing more money to investment scams—more than $3.8 billion—than any other category in 2022.
Over 3,100 Charged With Pandemic Relief Fraud, Justice Dept. Says
WEBAug 23, 2023 · As of this week, the federal government has charged 3,195 defendants for offenses related to pandemic fraud and seized more than $1.4 billion in relief funds, according to data released by the ...
DOJ charges nearly 200 people in $2.7B health care fraud …
WEBJun 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
WEBMar 6, 2024 · A record $12.5 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2023, fueled by a surge in cryptocurrency investment fraud, the bureau said in a report released Wednesday.
'Biggest fraud in a generation': The looting of the Covid ... - NBC News
WEBMar 28, 2022 · The prevalence of Covid relief fraud has been known for some time, but the enormous scope and its disturbing implications are only now becoming clear.
Justice Department charges 78 in multibillion-dollar health care fraud …
WEBJun 28, 2023 · Federal and state law enforcement offices brought criminal charges across 16 states against 78 people for their roles in $2.5 billion in attempted health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes ...
US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown
WEBJun 28, 2023 · The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting 78 defendants across 16 states as part of a law enforcement action involving $2.5 billion in alleged...
Coronavirus Fraud News - United States Department of Justice
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Tampa Man Guilty Of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering In Misuse Of $500,000 COVID-19 Small Business Loan. May 3, 2024. Press Release.