Tag: fraud
Georgia man jailed 2 years for fraud scheme targeting R.I. seniors
PROVIDENCE – A Georgia man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that defrauded elderly victims...
R.I.’s inspector general taking shape, with limitations
Just over a month after Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the fiscal 2027 budget creating Rhode Island’s first Office of Inspector General, government and...
Guilty pleas in scheme targeting elderly, including Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE – Two people pleaded guilty to their role in a transnational fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims in the United States, including Rhode Island.
Fangzheng Wang,...
New Bedford couple pleads guilty to defrauding clients out of $750K
NEW BEDFORD – A married couple has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after defrauding clients out of more than $750,000 through their insurance...
Colorado medical-device maker admits to fraud scheme, faces up to $12.5M...
PROVIDENCE – Colorado-based Zynex Inc. admits to health care, securities and mail fraud and faces up to $12.5 million in fines, in a nonprosecution...
R.I. ranks 22nd in vulnerability to identity theft and fraud, WalletHub says
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island residents have become much more vulnerable to identity theft and fraud in comparison to other states over the last year, according...
Chase launches largest anti-fraud push as scam losses surge nationwide
PROVIDENCE – JPMorganChase & Co. recently rolled out the largest fraud-prevention initiative in its history, expanding its national efforts to curb rising financial scams...
R.I. Senior Medicare Patrol recognizes Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
CRANSTON – Fraud costs Medicare about $60 billion a year and burdens beneficiaries with stress, time constraints, and threats to their medical identity and...
Eight individuals indicted in transnational fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims
PROVIDENCE – Eight people have been indicted by the U.S. District Court on fraud charges, after allegedly operating a transnational fraud scheme that targeted...
R.I. immigration lawyer, former judge accused of misconduct
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island immigration attorney and former judge is being accused of professional misconduct after allegedly defrauding 10 clients out of thousands...
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