The holiday season is a time for joy, but it's also a time when scammers are extra active. With so much going on, it's easy to let our guard down. Nearly 9 out of 10 adults have either been targeted or tricked by a scam during the holidays. One common trick is fake stores on social media. These sto
The USPS Office of Inspector General recently brought to light a significant healthcare fraud scheme that has been operating for a decade. This scheme involved Texas pharmacies and medical professionals who billed the government for unnecessary prescriptions. The investigation revealed that these h
Minnesota is facing a serious issue with fraud in its state-run programs. A top prosecutor recently revealed that at least 14 programs have been identified as having significant fraud problems. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of money—around $18 billion paid out by Medicaid. The prosecu
In Lincoln, a new rule is being put in place to help people avoid falling for crypto scams. By December 24, businesses with crypto ATMs must put up a warning sticker. This sticker is a big red flag for anyone who might be tricked into putting money into these machines. The warning is clear: if some
In a shocking display of greed, two men from Massachusetts were recently taken into custody for exploiting a program designed to help those in need. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is meant to provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families. However, Antonio Bo
The subprime auto loan industry is under scrutiny after a major player, Tricolor Auto, went bust in September. The company's downfall raised eyebrows on Wall Street, sparking worries about the health of the industry as a whole. Fast forward to December, and federal prosecutors in New York have made
In the world of finance, not everything is as it seems. Tricolor Holdings, a company that specialized in lending money to people with poor credit for used cars, is now facing serious accusations. The company's executives, Daniel Chu and David Goodgame, are alleged to have misled banks and investors
Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of
A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t
In the heart of Minneapolis, a big food fraud scandal is making headlines. At the center of this storm is Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who's facing heat from her Republican opponent, John Nagel. He's pointing fingers at her, saying she opened the door to this mess with a law she passed. Nagel, runni
