Fraud News

HPFD Warns Residents About Fake Firefighters

12:05 AM, Oct 11, 2012

Local fire departments are making sure residents are prepared in the event of a fire. But, the HPFD does have a warning.

NC Settles Medicaid Case Against Drug Maker

2:49 PM, Oct 8, 2012

North Carolina will reap almost $16 million from a national Medicaid fraud settlement.

Identity Theft Isn't Just For People

6:59 PM, Oct 3, 2012

A new face of identity theft has some Triad business owners warning others to be careful.

NC Mental Health Provider Arrested For Fraud

5:01 PM, Sep 11, 2012

A NC mental health care provider faces more than 15 years in prison following his arrest on 16 felony counts of Medicaid fraud.

High Point Man Sentenced In Insurance Fraud Case

11:47 AM, Sep 8, 2012

A High Point man is headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to insurance fraud.

Police Charge 2 With Printing Own Prescriptions

11:10 AM, Sep 8, 2012

Police in High Point have arrested two people for prescription drugs fraud.

NC Recoups $31M As Part Of Fraud Settlement

6:49 AM, Sep 7, 2012

The settlement with GlaxoSmithKline is the latest recovery made by Attorney General Roy Cooper's Medicaid Investigations Division.

Greensboro Man Sentenced For Payroll Tax Fraud

5:55 AM, Sep 6, 2012

Federal officials said Bruce Gregory Harrison III was sentenced Wednesday.

4 Charged In $5 Million Insurance Fraud

11:05 AM, Aug 31, 2012

Discovery Insurance notified state regulators in November about discrepancies in the company's claims department.

Investigators: Fake SC Doctor Treated 500 Patients

11:20 PM, Aug 28, 2012

Ernest Osei Addo was arrested for allegedly providing medical services five different senior centers.

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Better Business Bureau Alerts
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Better Business Bureau Tips
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