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New Cyber Scam Reported in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have uncovered an email phishing scam called “Gameover.” The scam targets victim’s banking accounts.
Continue reading...Woman Pleads Guilty in $200 Million Medicare Fraud Case
20. January 2012
The Department of Justice, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) together have been investigating the case of $200 Million in fraudulent claims to Medicare under the guidance of American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC); its management company, Medlink Professional Management Group Inc.; and the American Sleep Institute (ASI). Involved in the scheme [...]
Continue reading...Better Business Bureau Names Biggest Scams of the Year
5. January 2012
After reviewing the information reported by agencies across the U.S. throughout 2011, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has named the top 10 scams of the year. They’ve broken the information into nine categories. Included is everything from credit theft to social media scams to mortgage fraud. Plus, they’ve named a scam of the year. In addition to providing general [...]
Continue reading...Better Business Bureau Warns of Potential for Mortgage Scams
19. December 2011
Wisconsin’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing concerns that new government changes to mortgage rules could be a starting point for those looking to take advantage of others. The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is meant to allow some people who are struggling to catch up with their mortgage payments to refinance at lower interest rates. Scam artists have [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Consumers Beware Text Message Scams
15. November 2011
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Crooks are finding new ways to try to get your bank information. Now, they are using text messaging to get valuable financial information. Scam artists pretend to be your bank in the text, WEAU.com reports. Cons say your debit card has been compromised and they need you to call in to verify your account information [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Couple Charged with Mortgage Schemes in Wisconsin, Minnesota
20. October 2011
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A Minnesota couple and another man are charged with defrauding mortgage lenders in a $5 million, two-state scheme that involved people who couldn’t afford loans. The Star Tribune explains the complicated scheme: The indictment, handed up late Monday, alleges that the Hoffmans, either separately or together, owned and controlled business entities that they used to [...]
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6. February 2012
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