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#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Stolen ID: Woman hears she's 'in hospice' in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

Fraud in the hospice industry has led to victims being denied care and facing terrifying situations despite evidence of wrongdoing.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
#insurance-fraud
California
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Fraudsters Staged Fake Bear Attacks on Luxury Cars Wearing a Costume. They Bilked Insurers Out of $141K - Until a Wildlife Expert Watched the Videos.

Three individuals were sentenced for staging a bear damage insurance scam involving luxury cars.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

Insurance fraud in New York has surged to over $50 million annually, leading to higher costs for honest drivers and unsafe streets.
California
fromFortune
3 days ago

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

Three residents staged fake bear attacks on cars for insurance fraud, leading to jail sentences and restitution.
Law
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Bear costume used in 'unbelievable' SoCal insurance fraud scam

Multiple individuals in Glendale were sentenced for a bizarre insurance fraud case involving a bear costume and luxury cars.
California
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Fraudsters Staged Fake Bear Attacks on Luxury Cars Wearing a Costume. They Bilked Insurers Out of $141K - Until a Wildlife Expert Watched the Videos.

Three individuals were sentenced for staging a bear damage insurance scam involving luxury cars.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

Insurance fraud in New York has surged to over $50 million annually, leading to higher costs for honest drivers and unsafe streets.
California
fromFortune
3 days ago

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

Three residents staged fake bear attacks on cars for insurance fraud, leading to jail sentences and restitution.
Law
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Bear costume used in 'unbelievable' SoCal insurance fraud scam

Multiple individuals in Glendale were sentenced for a bizarre insurance fraud case involving a bear costume and luxury cars.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
Venture
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Bitwise CEOs admitted to stealing millions. Their scheme is still unraveling.

CEOs of Bitwise Industries admitted to stealing over $100 million, with an associate facing 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
fromCointelegraph
1 day ago

Fake Police Raid Scam Forces Victim to Send $1M in Bitcoin

The French case illustrates how attackers used a fake police raid and violence to force a Bitcoin transfer worth $1 million, bypassing encryption entirely by compelling the victim to authorize the transaction.
Cryptocurrency
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
#fraud
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Canada news

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Pets
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Fraudsters use AI to try and swindle $2,800 from missing dog's family

Fraudsters used AI to create fake emergency surgery images to scam a family out of $2,800 for their missing dog.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Seven people have been charged in a fraud investigation involving AI tools used to steal login information from retail employees in Toronto.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

French police arrest man for selling fake sick notes online

A man was arrested in France for selling over 44,000 fake doctor's notes, facing up to 10 years in prison and a €1 million fine.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Consumer-controlled portable credit reports could reduce costs and repeat pulls, but may increase fraud risk according to credit reporting advocates.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Accountant who stole almost 30,000 from the golf club she worked for jailed

An accountant received a partially suspended three-year prison sentence for stealing nearly €30,000 from a golf club.
#scam
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

The rule requires title firms to report specific details on all-cash home purchase transactions, including names, addresses, dates of birth, citizenship status, and ID numbers of all people involved, including minors.
Law
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
21 hours ago

Lazarus Group Suspected of Moving $175M in ETH After Arbitrum Freezes $71M From KelpDAO Exploit

Lazarus Group drained 116,500 rsETH from KelpDAO, with significant funds frozen and laundered through various protocols.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Your Money Questions: When will I be hit by the reduction in benefits on my Laya health insurance?

Laya has reduced coverage for major procedures on the Prosper Advanced scheme to 60%.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | NYC family involved in staging bogus crashes in $300M insurance fraud scheme, stunning Uber lawsuit claims

Mother Georgette Powell was allegedly involved in at least four of the claimed fraudulent accidents - with three of them occurring within a two-month span in 2023, the suit asserts.
Brooklyn
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

When listings lie: AI staging pushes real estate into an ethics gray zone

The true picture standard in real estate requires accurate representation in advertising and marketing, impacting buyer perceptions and legal claims.
#ai-fraud
Information security
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

What IT leaders need to know about AI-fueled death fraud

AI-generated fake death certificates pose significant risks for businesses by enabling fraudsters to exploit customer accounts and data.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days ago

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
California
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Bordering on ridiculous' that money mule has not brought compensation to court for elderly fraud victim, judge says

A judge criticized a money mule for not reimbursing a victim of a smishing fraud involving a loss of €4,212.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
fromQNS
6 days ago

Corona woman pleads guilty to defrauding elderly Long Island couple out of nearly $10 million: Feds - QNS

"Today's plea means the defendant has been held accountable for a calculated scheme that siphoned off nearly $10 million from the very employers who trusted her."
Law
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide

Two cousins pleaded guilty to a rental scam involving over 10,000 bookings and $8.5 million in fraudulent revenue through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning after pensioner loses 4,000 in cruel' friendship scam

Criminals exploit elderly and vulnerable people through online "friendship fraud," building trust to extract money over extended periods or in single transactions.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Insurance Companies Already Deploying AI Systems to Deny Claims Faster Than Ever Before

AI automation in insurance claims may lead to increased denials of necessary medical care, raising concerns among patients and advocates.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
4 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California 'beauty pageant queen' admits to running massive Ponzi scheme

Maria Dickerson, also known as Dulce Pino, set up a shell company and used it to convince over 100 investors to give her around $10 million. As part of the alleged scheme that lasted from 2020 to about 2024, Pino told them that the company, Creative Legal Fundings of CA, had significant startup capital and support from an established CEO.
Fundraising
#romance-fraud
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
Online marketing
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

The Marin County District Attorney's Office said it is looking into complaints from some of more than 100 investors in Pacific Private Money who say that since December they haven't been able to access money invested with the company. The company, which claimed to have funded over $2 billion in property loans over its nearly two-decade history, is now being run by a San Francisco restructuring firm, and the Novato office is closed.
SF real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
Miscellaneous
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers

Scammers exploit New Year fitness promotions with cloned ads, fake trainers, and counterfeit apps to steal payments and harvest user data.
#atm-fraud
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning criminals are exploiting AI after record number of UK scam reports

UK fraud reports reached record 445,000 in 2025, with identity theft as the most common type, driven by criminals increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Proposal to require state oversight of insurance affiliate payments clears first hurdle in Legislature

It found that during that period, 19 insurers based in Florida or surrounding regions funneled billions of dollars in fees to holding companies and other affiliates that were not "fair and reasonable," as defined by various industry rules. The insurers were not identified in the study. The study showed that insurers paid investors $680 million in dividends and accepted $951 million in capital contributions from affiliates, clouding regulators' abilities to determine insurers' actual financial health.
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How math can reveal lottery fraud

On October 1, 2022, something strange happened in the Philippines: 433 people won the jackpot in the local lottery. For this particular lotto, six numbers ranging in value from 1 to 55 were randomly selected, and the 433 winners all matched. Even more bizarre, when arranged in ascending order, the winning numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45 and 54. In other words, the winning numbers were multiples of 9 (9 1, 9 2, 9 3, etcetera).
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Last month, I sat across from one of the brightest people I know as he explained how he'd lost nearly everything to a sophisticated scam. This wasn't some naive teenager or technophobe. This was my friend from university days, a retired executive who'd navigated corporate politics for decades and made shrewd investment decisions his whole life. Watching him piece together how it happened was like watching someone solve a puzzle in reverse.
Psychology
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Top Scams Retirees Fall For Every Time

Retirees aged 65 and over are primary targets for scammers exploiting technological gaps and accumulated savings through schemes like grandparent scams and romance fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Saleswoman faked doctor's note about cancer care

A saleswoman admitted to perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence including fake doctor's notes, false police emails, and CCTV claims across two failed employment tribunal cases involving sexual harassment allegations.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why insurers' increased use of AI is sparking concerns for policyholders

“fireball burning everything in its path”
Real estate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The 49 driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams

Rogue locksmiths use bait-and-switch tactics, advertising low prices online then charging 10 times more upon arrival, exploiting vulnerable customers locked out of their homes.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Turns out most cybercriminals are old enough to know better

Middle-aged adults aged 35-44 comprise 37% of cybercrime arrests, with 25-44 year-olds accounting for nearly 60% of cases, contradicting the teenage hacker stereotype.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Payroll pirates conned the help desk, stole employee's pay

Attackers used compromised shared-mailbox credentials and a help-desk MFA reset via social engineering to divert a physician's salary into the attacker's account.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Suspects arrested in Livermore pray with me' scam

The theft was reported outside a business in the 1600 block of North Vasco Road. The victim, a Livermore resident, told police that a woman in a car asked to pray together, held her hands, and slipped replica gold jewelry onto her wrist. After the woman drove off, the victim realized her real gold bracelet, worth more than $500, was gone, police said.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga residents bilked out of almost $35,000 in separate incidents

Saratoga residents were victims of two financial scams: credit card fraud totaling $4,379 and a $130,000 bank-investigator impersonation wire transfer scam.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign

Over 150 coordinated cloned law-firm websites impersonate firms to re-victimize fraud victims by offering free asset recovery and evading takedowns.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams

Custom voice-phishing kits sold on dark-web channels enable attackers to spoof authentication flows, intercept credentials and MFA codes, and orchestrate live helpdesk social-engineering.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Financial services worker jailed for deception and impersonating a garda takes unfair dismissal case

Company says it learnt of employee's incarceration from newspaper articles
Law
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