Justice Department names 78 defendants in case of false billing to Medicare. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released dozens of federal and local criminal charges that address…
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SBA Announces COVID Fraud of Over $200 Billion
Inspector general cites a lack of controls on the distribution of emergency funds as the cause. The Office of the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration said…
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FTC Takes Action Against Amazon
The complaint cites deceptive Prime enrollment and difficult cancellation policies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against Amazon, Inc. for engaging in fraudulent practices related…
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VA Lost Over $3.5 Billion in 2022 Fiscal Year
Inspector general reports several department programs improperly spend funds. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General reported that the department recorded nearly $3.5 billion of…
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FTC Reports Rise in Text Message Scams
Commission analysis reveals fake bank fraud warnings as the most common. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the findings of recent analysis of text message scams. In…
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FTC Seeks Public Input on Collaboration with State Attorneys General
Commission seeks to enhance consumer protections against fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked for public input on how it can enhance collaboration with state attorneys general…
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FTC Enforces Order Against False “Made in USA” Claims
Motorcross and ATV parts maker misled customers regarding the origins of products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its final ruling against Cycra, a manufacturer of motocross…
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Foundation Files to Stop FTC Investigation into Funding Use
The organization claims the federal agency has no jurisdiction over nonprofits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating the Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) regarding its use of…
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Federal Judge Orders PA Agency to Pay Millions in Back Wages
Department of Labor’s investigation uncovers violations in overtime compensation and travel expenses for home care. Judge Chad Kenney of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
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SCOTUS Revives False Claims Act Case
Returns the case to the Seventh Circuit. The justices of the Supreme Court unanimously voted to revive claims brought by whistleblowers alleging SuperValu and Safeway defrauded the federal…
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