Fraud
Scammer Says 'Super Dumb People' Drove AI-Generated MAGA Influencer to 1 Million Followers, Thousands in Profit
"Every Reel I posted was getting 3 million views, 5 million views, 10 million views," said the medical student, adding that "the algorithm loved it"
ICE Detains Mexican Businessman Accused of $294 Million Housing Fraud Scheme
Rafael Zaga Tawil is accused by authorities in Mexico of orchestrating a scheme, known in Mexico as the Telra-Infonavit affair, tied to the country's public mortgage lender
Trump Administration Admits Major Error in New York Medicaid Fraud Case Lead by Doctor Oz - REPORT
The Trump administration has acknowledged that it made a major mistake in the numbers it used to justify a fraud investigation led by Dr. Mehmet Oz into New York's Medicaid program, a reversal that is raising new questions about the reliability of its broader anti-fraud push in several states.
Florida Insurance Brokerage Admits Role in $141 Million ACA Fraud Scheme Targeting Mostly Spanish Speaking Consumers
A Florida-based insurance brokerage has admitted to orchestrating a sweeping $141 million fraud scheme that exploited thousands of vulnerable consumers through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, federal authorities confirmed.
Four Charged in Million-Dollar Stamp Fraud Scheme With Ties to Venezuela and Dominican Republic
Four people have been charged in a fraud scheme that allegedly used more than 100 stolen identities across multiple states to obtain over $1 million in public benefits, with proceeds later sent to recipients in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Florida Rep. Reasserts Innocence in Million-Dollar COVID-19 Fraud Case: 'I'm Committed to the People of Florida'
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence as she faces charges related to the alleged theft of $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds.
George Santos Bids Farewell Before Entering Prison: 'Legends Never Truly Exit'
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos posted a farewell message before entering prison over campaign-related crimes
Trump Fact-Checked on Live TV by His Own Fed Chair for Fudging Numbers
President Donald Trump donned a hard hat to visit the currently under-construction Federal Reserve headquarters following his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the renovation's ballooning costs.
Trump Calls For Prosecution Of Political Foe Adam Schiff Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud
President Trump is calling for the criminal prosecution of longtime political adversary, Sen. Adam Schiff, accusing the California democrat of mortgage fraud.
Trump's DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Pocketed $80K in Fundraising Money: Report
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem secretly took $80,000 from a dark money nonprofit while serving as South Dakota's governor, a new report reveals.
Ex-DOGE Employee Was Amazed by 'How Efficient the Government Was,' Found 'Relatively Nonexistent' Abuse
A former DOGE staffer says he was fired for praising the government's efficiency in an interview, despite the agency's stated commitment to finding waste.
Todd Chrisley Mocked for Announcing He's 'Coming Back to Television' Following Trump's Pardon: 'I Guess Crime Does Pay'
Todd Chrisley, the former reality TV star recently pardoned by President Trump, announced his return to television just days after being released from prison.
GOP Senator Thanks Elon Musk for Stopping '300-Year-Olds' From Receiving Social Security
A Republican senator thanked Elon Musk for stopping "300-year-olds" from receiving Social Security due to his role with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Man Wanted by FBI Denies 'Avoiding Arrest' After Being Found Living in Australia for Years Under His Real Name
Geoffrey John Busch has been living freely in Australia despite the U.S. deeming him a fugitive in 2015 and the FBI placing him on its most-wanted list in 2018.
Arizona Pastor Accused of Medicaid Fraud After Submitting False Claims Worth Millions: Attorney General
An Arizona pastor and 16 others are accused of defrauding the state's Medicaid system out of $60 million, marking one of the largest healthcare fraud cases in state history.
GOP Senator Pestered About Medicare Fraud Scandal After Claiming Americans 'Decided' They Didn't Want Healthcare: 'Not Everyone Can Defraud Medicare'
Sen. Rick Scott accused Americans of defrauding Medicaid, despite one of his previous companies being found guilty of doing just that, leading to backlash.
Arkansas Bank Employee Allegedly Stole Nearly $250k From Customers' Accounts: 'I Knew They Wouldn't Need the Money'
Heather Pankey, a former Arkansas bank employee, is accused of using another employee's login credentials to steal over $241,000 from customer accounts.
White House Reinforces Ban on Social Security Benefits for Immigrants, Cites Risk of 'Abuse by Illegal Aliens'
The document directs the Labor and Health and Human Services, along with the Commissioner of Social Security, to take "all reasonable measures" to prevent ineligible immigrants from accessing funds
Seven Dead After Man Impersonating Doctor Performed Surgeries With Fake Medical Degrees: Police
Authorities in India have arrested a man accused of impersonating a British cardiologist and performing dozens of surgeries, resulting in at least seven deaths.
Elon Musk Claims Democrats Are Using IRS Refund 'Fraud Payments' to 'Attract and Retain Illegal Immigrants in the USA'
Elon Musk has accused the Democratic Party of using fraudulent IRS refund payments as a tool to attract and retain illegal immigrants in the United States.
ICE to Deport Brothers of Laken Riley's Killer Following Fraud Convictions
Federal authorities will deport two brothers of José Ibarra, the Venezuelan man convicted of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Top Streamer Declaring They Should 'Kill' a Republican Senator Over Medicare Fraud Banned From Twitch
Top Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker was banned from the platform after suggesting Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) should be killed for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid.
Bernie Sanders Slams Elon Musk as 'Outrageous' for Calling Social Security a 'Ponzi Scheme'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders fired back at Elon Musk after the billionaire regarded the whole Social Security system as fraudulent.
Indiana Mom Accused of Lying About Daughter's Illness After Being Given a Make-a-Wish Trip to Disney
An Indiana mother is facing multiple felony fraud and neglect charges after she allegedly made the false claim that her daughter had a terminal illness
Pam Bondi Disbands DOJ's Anti-Corruption Task Force, Will Use Seized Fund to Build Detention Centers: Report
Instead of returning it to victim countries, the Trump administration is using billions of dollars seized in foreign corruption cases to build detention centers in Texas and Guantanamo Bay.
Array of Wigs' Seized From Elderly Woman Accused of Taking Citizenship Tests For More Than a Dozen Applicants
A woman and her wig collection have been taken into custody on suspicion of fraud after she allegedly took UK citizenship tests for others while in disguise.
Anahí Cleared of Wrongdoing in '¿Quién es la Máscara?': Who is the Real Culprit?
The rumors that the Mexican singer and actress cheated on the competitive reality show have been debunked.
Anahí Breaks Her Silence on '¿Quién es la Máscara?' Scandal
The Mexican actress and singer denied the allegations of cheating while participating in the TelevisaUnivision competitive reality show.
George Santos Sentencing Delayed After He Requested Time To Record More 'Pants On Fire' Podcast Episodes
The disgraced former lawmaker faces owes over $575,000 in restitution. He is expected to serve time in prison
Miss Universe Argentina Stripped of Her Title After Implying Possible Fraud in the Pageant
The Argentine representative expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the competition.