New Jersey Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Role in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
On July 8, 2026, Bryan Otero, age 38, of Wood Ridge, New Jersey, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for...
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Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor’s office
The Justice Department recently charged 455 people in its annual National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The cases involve more than $6.5 billion...
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Synthetic identity fraud surges as criminals weaponize AI: study
Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Synthetic identity fraud is growing at an annual rate of about 16%, driven by low-cost access to...
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The Buyer Who Never Existed: Synthetic Fraud in RV Sales
How often do you enter personal information online without a second thought? It’s routine when opening a new account, applying for...
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Kansas woman sentenced to prison for stealing deceased relative’s identity to fraudulently receive federal and state benefits
A Kansas woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently receiving approximately $450,000 by simultaneously collecting federal and state...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced To 6 Years For Role In $3.5M CARES Act Scam
A Prince George’s County, Maryland, man learned his fate in federal court in connection with an unemployment insurance (UI) fraud conspiracy....
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Adapting Claim Investigations for AI-Driven Fraud
Insurance fraud is not a new problem. What has changed is the ease with which a fraudulent claim can be made...
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6 arrests made in fraudulent insurance claims investigation in Ouachita Parish
On March 18, 2026, the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) was contacted by the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI)...
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Man accused of using victim’s identity to obtain insurance, arrested in North Bay Village
A man was arrested Monday in North Bay Village after police said he used a former friend’s personal information to obtain...
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Attorney General Ford Announces 69 Felony Charges in Alleged Scheme Involving Medicaid Fraud and Identity Theft of Seniors
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Lawrence Carter, 55, and Leasa Carter, 61, of Sun Valley, have been indicted...
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