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Webinar on Medicare Fraud Now Available

30. November 2011

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This month, GeorgiaCare offered a free webinar to seniors with questions about Medicare. The show took live calls through a phone bank, and qualified panelists answered questions about Medicare and Medicaid services, Medicare fraud and other scams. While some answers may be Georgia-specific, the webinar offers excellent information for anyone with similar questions. The broadcast [...]

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Looking for Cyber Monday Deals? Protect Yourself While Shopping Online

27. November 2011

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For many, Cyber Monday is the day they plan to snag the best deals on Christmas buys. However, shoppers should beware of fake websites and use virus protection while surfing for incredibly buys. The national Better Business Bureau offers up a Top 10 tips list for online shoppers. Follow this list to shop safely online [...]

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Feds Pay Millions – to the Dead

10. November 2011

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The federal government is paying millions to dead people. Crooks have taking over their identities or found ways to continue disability payments after people die. Read about it in this story from the Wisconsin SMP October Fraud Alert Newsletter: According to a report from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) inspector general, Patrick McFarland, the [...]

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Beware Computer Virus Phone Phishing Scams

6. November 2011

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Crooks have found a way to combine phone and phishing scams to get virus, spyware and malware on your computer. Kim Komando highlighted the problem over the weekend on her show when an unfortunate consumer called in to report that she had been duped. Here’s how it works: Someone claiming to be from a legitimate [...]

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U.S. Rep Wants Rules to Govern Foreclosure Fraud Settlements

4. November 2011

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Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin says settlement deals on foreclosure scandals are too small – and won’t help homeowners. This week, she plans to introduce a law in Congress that would force the Obama administration to launch full-scale investigations in the abuse – and ensure proper settlements that will help duped homeowners, The Huffington Post reports. [...]

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Seven Charged with Medicaid Fraud

26. October 2011

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Seven people are charged with stealing more than a million dollars from Wisconsin’s Medicaid program, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. The paper reports that those charged billed Medicaid for equipment never delivered to patients. According to the story: Criminal complaints attached to the released allege all seven submitted applications to Wisconsin Medicaid to become durable medical [...]

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Beware Mystery Shopper Scams

13. October 2011

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An Arizona woman was targeted by a possible scam from cons who hacked a Wisconsin company’s account. According to KVOA in Arizona, a woman received a check from Lippmann Market Research of Cudahy, along with an invitation to become a mystery shopper. These people shop stores anonymously, then leave feedback with the corporate headquarters about how [...]

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Wisconsin Tackles Medicaid Fraud with New Office

10. October 2011

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A new state office will track Medicaid and other entitlement fraud in Wisconsin. WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio explains: Alan White will direct the office. He spent more than a dozen years with a state bureau that investigated fraud among Medicaid providers. In overseeing the new agency, White will fold in positions and money from other [...]

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Baseball Fans Beware Ticket Scams

2. October 2011

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The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau offers these tips for baseball fans who want to see Wisconsin pummel Arizona in the Major League Playoffs: Since winning the National League Central Division Championship, Milwaukee Brewers fans definitely have baseball fever. However, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns fans to beware of potential scams by fake ticket [...]

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Alabama Firm Charged with Fraud

30. September 2011

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The feds have launched a Medicare Fraud case against Alabama-based SouthernCare. Just two years ago, SouthernCare settled another fraud suit in its home state for nearly $25 million. This time, a former employee filed the suit using the False Claims Act after federal officials refused to pursue charges, Madison.com reports. From the story: Karina Christensen [...]

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