- February 23, 2026
Policies in Someone Else’s Name | Kansas | Identity Theft Fraud
A Kansas man has been sentenced after using another individual’s identity to purchase a vehicle and secure an auto insurance policy in Kansas. According to
Medicare & Medicaid Millions, Manufactured Visits | New York | Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Federal prosecutors have charged two Queens men in what authorities describe as a decade-long, $120 million fraud scheme targeting Medicare and Medicaid through adult day
When Algorithms Do the Scamming | Arizona | AI Fraud
Arizona prosecutors have charged multiple individuals in connection with a sophisticated fraud ring that used artificial intelligence to impersonate real people, fabricate documents, and deceive
Trading Food Benefits for Fast Cash | Missouri | SNAP Fraud
Federal and state investigators have charged a Missouri man for orchestrating a large-scale Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme that converted taxpayer-funded food benefits
Owning Property While Claiming Assistance | South Dakota | Housing Fraud
South Dakota officials have charged a resident with housing fraud after uncovering a years-long scheme that exploited verification gaps in state-administered housing assistance programs. According
Stolen Identities, Stolen Benefits | Louisiana | Identity Theft Fraud
Louisiana investigators have uncovered an identity theft scheme that exploited weaknesses in identity verification to fraudulently access multiple public assistance programs. According to the Louisiana
Care on Paper, Fraud in Practice | New Mexico | Provider Fraud
In 2025, New Mexico officials announced enforcement actions against healthcare providers accused of defrauding the state’s Medicaid program through improper billing practices and misrepresentation of
When Disability Claims Don’t Match Reality | Kentucky | Disability Fraud
In 2025, Kentucky authorities announced charges in a disability benefits fraud case involving individuals accused of misrepresenting medical conditions to unlawfully collect public assistance intended
Fabricated Employers, Fraudulent Claims | Georgia | Unemployment Fraud
Georgia investigators have charged a former payroll administrator with orchestrating a wide-ranging unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme that exploited identity verification gaps during periods of
Double-Dipping the Retirement System | New York | Retirement/Pension Fraud
New York prosecutors have charged a retired public employee with defrauding the state pension system by concealing post-retirement employment and income while continuing to collect