Minnesota Millionaire Proves that Food Stamp Program is Seriously Flawed

Yesterday I told you about yet another food stamp fraud case and a reader sent me this news about how generally flawed the program is. The story, also published yesterday in the Washington Free Beacon, is amusing (and concerning).  Hat tip: Richard at Blue Ridge Forum. This must be Minnesota day at ‘Frauds and Crooks’ … Continue reading Minnesota Millionaire Proves that Food Stamp Program is Seriously Flawed

Duke University Ordered to Repay the Federal Government (you!) $112 Million for Grant Fraud

It looks like all involved are Americans (LOL! I am, after all, fair and balanced here at Frauds and Crooks!). But, I’m bringing you this news for several reasons and first and foremost I want you to know that a whistleblower filed a lawsuit that provided information about how research data was being fudged (for … Continue reading Duke University Ordered to Repay the Federal Government (you!) $112 Million for Grant Fraud

Connecticut Psychiatrist Agrees to Repay the Feds over $3 million under False Claims Act

“…we will hold accountable providers who submit false claims to Medicare and receive payments to which they are not entitled.” (Special Agent in Charge Phillip Coyne of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)     Dr. Bassam Awwa, educated in Syria and affiliated with Yale University has settled a claim by the government … Continue reading Connecticut Psychiatrist Agrees to Repay the Feds over $3 million under False Claims Act