Scams and Fraud

4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (344+ words) The owner of physical rehabilitation facilities in New York has been sentenced to 38 months in prison for defrauding taxpayers of over $20 million. Nosson Sklar, a/k/a “Nathan Sklar,” 56, of New York, New York, was sentenced to 38 months in prison…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (664+ words) [Opinion column written by Age Concern] The proposal to fold Consumer Affairs into the Competition Act deserves careful public consideration. Age Concern Bermuda recognises that stronger competition oversight could provide important benefits for consumers, including older adults who are particularly…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (267+ words) The leading body providing free support to vulnerable older Australians has been hit by what appears to be a fake Bitcoin email scam, alleging the organisation had its bank accounts closed, and asking for donations. "OPAN has been permanently debanked…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (282+ words) BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Diya TV) — A Brooklyn woman was sentenced Wednesday to 76 months in federal prison for her role in a Medicaid fraud and illegal kickback scheme involving two adult day care centers and a home health care company. U.S. District Judge…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (187+ words) If you’re unsure, call the physician who supposedly ordered the test and ask whether the office has a record of ordering it for you. If you still suspect fraud, Medicare says you can report it through 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or its online…...

2+ day, 8+ min ago   (230+ words) Reports of Medicare scam calls and emails have surged in recent weeks, with dozens of viewers contacting the 8 On Your Side team daily about these incidents. Some individuals have reported receiving dozens of scam calls a day, and this week,…...

2+ day, 44+ min ago   (428+ words) After months of reporting, 8 Investigates continues to press the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for more information about how the agency decides to crack down on MaineCare fraud. Using Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, 8 Investigates reviewed dozens of…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (140+ words) onnj.com Discussing Fraud & Taxes w/ AARP Scams can have devastating consequences, but for one retired couple, the financial loss did not end when the scam was over. Mark Urso and his wife lost more than $1 million from their retirement…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (354+ words) Sevindik Huseynov, a citizen of Azerbaijan, pleaded guilty in federal court today to three counts of health care fraud in connection with a $137 million scheme targeting Medicare Advantage Programs. Huseynov, 48, formerly of Sunnyvale, was indicted by a federal grand jury…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (566+ words) Editor’s Note: This article concerns Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, not Medicare plan enrollment. That’s significant because CMS says Enhanced Direct Enrollment platforms accounted for approximately 76% of active plan selections during 2026 Open Enrollment. The additional protection is intended to make…...