Older adults scammed out of $342 million on internet in 2017, FBI says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2018
The statistic was part of the “2017 Internet Crime Report” released Monday by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Bill expanding Medicaid fraud investigations wins support but appears stalled
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2018
A bipartisan bill that would expand the reach of Medicaid Fraud Control Units to any setting where beneficiaries receive services has gained the backing of the National Association of Attorneys General...
Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for $20 million scams against older adults
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2018
A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million in restitution after pleading guilty to running prize promotion scams that defrauded thousands...
Financial official recommends checks and balances after CCRC employee allegedly pockets $118,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2020
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is reminding senior living companies and other organizations to include checks and balances in their financial processes to help ensure that fraud doesn’t occur,...
Former ombudsman allegedly stole up to $50,000 from resident
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2017
A former senior advocate faces her next court date Friday after being indicted on several felony counts for allegedly stealing up to $50,000 from an assisted living resident for whom she was responsible....
10 ALF owners sentenced for accepting kickbacks
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2017
Ten Miami-Dade County assisted living facility owners have received sentences of federal prison time or home confinement for accepting healthcare kickbacks, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
13 assisted living operators arrested for insurance fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2017
Thirteen operators of Miami-area assisted living facilities have been arrested for insurance fraud after a year-long investigation, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater has announced.
Justice Department launches new effort to fight elder fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2019
The Department of Justice has established a new Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force to coordinate action against foreign-based fraud schemes that target U.S. older adults, Attorney General William Barr...
Low scam awareness may predict later dementia diagnosis
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
An older adult’s low awareness of scams may be an indicator that he or she may receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment in the future, according to the results of a new...
Esformes will appeal convictions on 20 charges in $1.3 billion healthcare fraud case
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Former assisted living facility and nursing home owner Philip Esformes plans to appeal a jury’s finding, announced Friday, that he is guilty of 20 charges in a case that the federal government is calling...