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Amazon Warns of “Brushing” Scam Currently Hitting Hawaii

As reported, Amazon has recently expanded its operations in Hawaii with the opening of a $200 million delivery station at Sand Island – and scammers have wasted no time to prey on consumers. There is an “Amazon looking” scam also known as a “Brushing Scam” that is going around the islands.  From Amazon’s website: A […]

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August 30, 2024

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Inspector General’s Office Warns: Hybrid Scams on the Rise

Hybrid scams are on the rise, with scammers posing as Social Security Administration (SSA) agents after fake Amazon or PayPal support. These “long-con” tactics are designed to gain your trust, often leading to significant financial losses. Victims, typically of Social Security retirement age, may be convinced to turn over cash, gold, or cryptocurrency under the […]

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August 12, 2024

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Chiropractor Resolves Allegations of Medicare Fraud

Chiropractor Kevin Michael Brown of Menifee, California, has agreed to pay $180,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by submitting hundreds of false claims to Medicare for surgically implanted neurostimulators. As part of the settlement, Brown stipulated that, through his companies, Revive Medical of San Diego and Revive Medical LLC, he […]

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August 8, 2024

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Major Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 193 Defendants Charged, Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims

Health Care fraud is big business. However, with individual and community assistance, law enforcement at every level of government and the collaboration of multi-agency efforts, national takedown of healthcare fraud is real. Read on for details: The Justice Department announced in late June the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal […]

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August 8, 2024

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