Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) – Several top Trump administration officials were in Minnesota today to announce criminal indictments against 15 people accused of defrauding federally funded programs in the state.
Accused of $90 Million of Government Fraud
A news release from the Department of Justice says the accused include owners of child care centers and various Medicaid providers. The indictments allege they participated in multiple fraud schemes involving more than $90 million. The statement describes two of the indictments as the largest Medicaid fraud cases ever charged in Minnesota.
“Today, we are holding scammers accountable who ripped off the American taxpayer and harmed those deserving legitimate assistance from these programs,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “These alleged con artists stole taxpayer dollars while providing substandard care for children and…
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- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
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- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.