Judge's gavel beside opioid pills symbolizing the Walgreens $350 million settlement with the DOJ over illegal opioid prescriptions, Controlled Substances Act violations, and False Claims Act allegations amid the opioid crisis.

Walgreens Hit with $350 Million Federal Settlement Over Opioid Dispensing Violations and False Claims Amid Ongoing Crisis

Leave a Comment / Fraud News From World / By

DOJ alleges decade of illegal prescription filling; settlement mandates strict compliance measures, follows pattern of prior opioid-related penalties for pharmacy giant. WASHINGTON — Walgreens Boots Alliance, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, has agreed to pay up to $350 million to settle sweeping allegations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Drug […]

Walgreens Hit with $350 Million Federal Settlement Over Opioid Dispensing Violations and False Claims Amid Ongoing Crisis Read More »

Alex Murdaugh and Russell Laffitte in court.

Former Banker Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Fraud Charges in Murdaugh-Related Case

Leave a Comment / Fraud News From World / By

CHARLESTON, S.C. — — In a significant development in the sprawling financial saga connected to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, former Palmetto State Bank (PSB) Chief Executive Officer Russell Lucius Laffitte, 54, of Estill, South Carolina, pleaded guilty today in federal court to orchestrating a years-long scheme with Murdaugh to defraud vulnerable clients and misuse bank

Former Banker Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Fraud Charges in Murdaugh-Related Case Read More »

A courtroom scene with a judge, lawyers, and jurors during a customs duty evasion lawsuit.

Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme

Leave a Comment / Fraud News From World / By

U.S. Files False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Barco Uniforms, Executives, and Affiliated Companies Alleging Systemic Customs Duty Evasion Scheme SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The United States Department of Justice has initiated significant legal action against Barco Uniforms Inc., a prominent supplier of professional apparel, along with executives Kenny Chan and David Chan, and several companies allegedly

Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme Read More »

Wooden gavel resting on sound block, symbolizing the sentencing outcome in the Dr. John R. Manning healthcare fraud case in Nashville.

Analysis of the Dr. John R. Manning Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud Case

Fraud News From World / By

Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the federal healthcare fraud case involving Dr. John R. Manning, a physician licensed in Tennessee. Dr. Manning was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud for his role in a scheme that exploited telemedicine platforms to generate medically unnecessary prescriptions for durable medical equipment (DME), topical

Analysis of the Dr. John R. Manning Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud Case Read More »

A wallet full of credit cards and cash

More Than Just Missing Cash: How a Stolen Wallet Ignites the Wildfire of Identity Theft

Leave a Comment / Fraud Prevention / By

The sudden, sinking feeling of a hand patting an empty pocket or rummaging through a purse only to find a void where a wallet should be is universally dreaded. The immediate panic focuses on lost cash, the inconvenience of cancelled cards, and the hassle of replacing a driver’s license. However, this initial distress often masks

More Than Just Missing Cash: How a Stolen Wallet Ignites the Wildfire of Identity Theft Read More »

U.S. District Courthouse in Minneapolis, where Gabriel Luthor and Elizabeth Brown face federal indictment for an alleged $15 million healthcare fraud scheme involving neurofeedback billing.

Unraveling the Threads: Inside the $15 Million Neurofeedback Fraud Indictment Against a Minnesota Couple

Fraud News From World / By

High-Stakes Allegations – Minnesota Couple Indicted in $15 Million Neurofeedback Billing Fraud Scheme A federal indictment unsealed in Minneapolis has brought serious allegations against a Minnesota couple, charging them with orchestrating a complex, multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud vital public and private healthcare programs. Gabriel Adam Alexander Luthor, 39, also known as Gabriel Adam Alexander Langford,

Unraveling the Threads: Inside the $15 Million Neurofeedback Fraud Indictment Against a Minnesota Couple Read More »

Illustration highlighting red flags on a fake online store website example, showing suspicious URL, unrealistic discount, and payment warnings indicating e-commerce fraud.

The Hidden Threat in Your Cart: Navigating the Treacherous World of E-commerce Fraud and Fake Online Stores

Leave a Comment / Fraud Prevention, Shopping & Saving Money / By

(Date: April 8, 2025) The digital marketplace is a marvel of modern convenience. With a few clicks, consumers can access a global bazaar, comparing prices, reading reviews, and having goods delivered directly to their doorstep. E-commerce has revolutionized retail, offering unprecedented choice and accessibility. Yet, beneath this shimmering surface of convenience lurks a persistent and

The Hidden Threat in Your Cart: Navigating the Treacherous World of E-commerce Fraud and Fake Online Stores Read More »

Digital shield protecting a user from online scam threats like phishing hooks, malware icons, and fraudulent currency symbols.

The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (2025 Update): Your Shield in the Digital World

Leave a Comment / Fraud, Fraud Prevention / By

The internet connects us, empowers us, and entertains us. It’s an indispensable tool for modern life. But lurking beneath the surface of convenience and endless information lies a persistent and evolving threat: online scams. From sophisticated phishing schemes to emotionally manipulative romance cons and the latest AI-driven deceptions, fraudsters are constantly devising new ways to

The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (2025 Update): Your Shield in the Digital World Read More »

Gloved hand pulling sensitive paper documents from an overflowing dumpster at night, illustrating the risk of identity theft and data breaches from improper document disposal.

Beyond the Bin: How Dumpster Diving for Documents Fuels Identity Theft and Corporate Espionage

Leave a Comment / Fraud Prevention / By

Protect Your Privacy and Business: Latest Tips, Essential Strategies, and Answers to Key Questions About Information Theft from Trash (Monselice, Veneto, Italy – March 27, 2025) – In an era dominated by digital threats, a surprisingly low-tech method of information theft continues to thrive, often overlooked until disaster strikes: dumpster diving. While images of individuals

Beyond the Bin: How Dumpster Diving for Documents Fuels Identity Theft and Corporate Espionage Read More »

Federal law enforcement in Chicago cracking down on a $214 million pump and dump investment fraud scheme.

Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud

1 Comment / Fraud News From World / By

Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million “Pump and Dump” Scheme in Chicago: Seven Individuals Indicted in Connection with China Liberal Education Holdings Fraud Chicago, IL – March 21, 2025 – In a significant victory for federal law enforcement and a stern warning to perpetrators of financial fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the

Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud Read More »

Subscribe
Subscribe