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Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.
A federal anti-fraud task force has suspended 221 healthcare and hospice providers in Los Angeles in just two weeks, marking a major crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid scams. The effort has already led to arrests and helped recover over $50 million stolen from taxpayers.
Massachusetts is taking on one of America's biggest health insurers for allegedly padding profits by making vulnerable seniors appear sicker than they really were. The lawsuit could open the door for other states to investigate similar practices.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is publicly supporting his former political opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, for tackling widespread fraud in Medicaid programs. The surprising alliance shows how former adversaries can find common ground on protecting taxpayer dollars and healthcare integrity.
A federal anti-fraud task force just suspended 447 hospices in Los Angeles suspected of defrauding taxpayers of more than $600 million. The crackdown marks a 539% increase in fraud investigations since early April, protecting healthcare dollars meant for honest patients.
Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.
When federal officials made a massive math error about New York's Medicaid program, state analysts quickly set the record straight. The correction shows why careful data analysis matters for millions who depend on healthcare.
A Nigerian tech company just launched FraudLens, a free fraud-fighting database that could help protect millions of Africans from digital scams. The platform shares fraud intelligence across banks and fintechs to stop criminals before they strike again.
After losing $13,000 to land fraud, two Nigerian entrepreneurs built Sytemap, a blockchain platform that maps and verifies property records to protect homebuyers. Their digital solution is transforming one of Nigeria's most fraud-riddled markets into a transparent system.
Nigeria's central bank just rolled out smart new security measures to protect digital banking customers from fraud, including real-time identity checks and temporary limits on new devices. The move comes as the country tackles a fraud surge while keeping its booming instant payment system safe for everyone.
Starting September 1, Arkansas Medicaid will cover doula services for low-income expectant parents, making birth support accessible to thousands who couldn't afford it before. The new policy aims to improve the state's maternal and infant health outcomes through emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy and delivery.
A White House anti-fraud task force stopped over $224 million in suspicious Medicare claims and shut down hundreds of fraudulent medical suppliers in just six months. The crackdown comes after investigators discovered organ transplant claims exploded from $200 million to $14.4 billion in six years.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
A major conference in South Africa revealed how scientists and journalists can work together to expose research misconduct and improve science coverage. The collaboration could transform how we catch and report academic fraud.
In a rare banking accountability win, India's central bank has ordered five major banks to compensate a 78-year-old fraud victim for failing to monitor suspicious accounts. The regulatory decision could reshape how banks protect customers from digital scams.
Countries around the world just joined forces to tackle the massive problem of internet scams and cyber fraud that's been costing billions. The new alliance brings together law enforcement from nearly every continent to protect people from criminals operating across borders.
Kenya's new AI system just caught someone trying to claim benefits for 381 fake children, exposing a massive $80 million fraud scheme. The technology is helping recover stolen healthcare funds and protect patients across the country.
Washington state just became the first to cover ElliQ, an AI companion that fights loneliness in older adults, through Medicaid. Thousands of seniors can now get the technology for free as part of their care plans.
Kenya's largest bank slashed fraud losses by 84% and stopped over 40% more scams in 2025, even as it fired double the employees for insider theft. The turnaround shows how investing in security technology is paying off for African banks.
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A small South African digital bank has accomplished something remarkable: zero card fraud and zero phishing since launching in 2021. Bank Zero's success proves that fighting financial crime is about design choices, not just technology budgets.
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