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Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims
The education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the "biggest financial scandals" in the university sector.BBC News - 1d -
Karl Rove: Trump claims of DOGE 'fraud' discoveries will backfire
Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Trump’s claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has discovered “hundreds of billions” in government “fraud” will backfire when ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Man Utd and Man City academy players at centre of age-fraud claims
Manchester United and Manchester City are facing questions over a potential age-fraud scandal involving some of their foreign-born academy players.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims
It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 6d -
Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims
Police Scotland says former first minister not charged in party funding inquiry as husband appears in court for embezzlement. Nicola Sturgeon is no longer under investigation as part of the police ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Ex-UK minister Tulip Siddiq hits out at ‘false’ fraud claims by Bangladesh
Labour MP dismisses corruption allegations as attempt to ‘interfere’ with her political work in BritainFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump’s $5 million idea to reduce the deficit and reduce immigration fraud
Donald Trump and his pet program DOGE have been looking for ways to reduce the deficit. The president’s latest idea is a “gold card” visa program, which he claims would reduce deficit spending by ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder's fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.CBS News - 5d -
Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Texas bill would charge transgender people with 'fraud'
Transgender Texans could be charged with fraud under state legislation filed this month that seeks to make publicly identifying as trans illegal. House Bill 3817, introduced last week by ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it
Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal governmentMarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
How 'fraud' comments have become Ole Miss basketball's March Madness rally cry to Sweet 16
How 'fraud' comments from TV commentator helped rally Chris Beard, Ole Miss basketball over Iowa State and into Sweet 16Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘As long he is breathing, I’m not safe’: romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed
As cases of romance fraud soar by 27%, tricked woman tells of her £115,000 ordeal. The first time Yvonne met Gary Rogers he arrived at her house in a shiny black Range Rover smelling of Armani Code ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...ABC News - 5d -
Steelers claim OG Lecitus Smith off waivers
The Steelers claimed offensive guard Lecitus Smith off waivers on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Is That Painting a Lost Masterpiece or a Fraud? Let’s Ask AI
A dubious “Van Gogh” has sparked a battle between technology, connoisseurs, and the high-stakes art market. What does AI, which is transforming art authentication, have to say about the verdict?Wired - 5d -
FIFA fraud trial: Blatter, Platini verdict due
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France football great Michel Platini will appear before a Swiss court on Tuesday to hear whether the case that finished their careers in football will end ...ESPN - 16h -
Conservatives claim to be fighting antisemitism. Don’t believe them.
Conservative Christians are pushing themselves to the front of the fight against antisemitism and claiming, in essence, to be better Jews than the Jews themselves.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Hope hockey claims ACHA Division 3 title with comeback for the ages
Hope hockey claims ACHA Division 3 title for fourth timeYahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump makes unsupported claim Biden pardons are ‘void’ as he used autopen
President claims without evidence that January 6 panel members’ pre-emptive clemency was not signed personally. Donald Trump claimed on Monday, without offering evidence, that pardons signed by ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Deadline approaches for claiming $1,400 stimulus check from 2021
The deadline is approaching for the more than 1.1 million Americans who have yet to claim their $1,400 stimulus check from the pandemic-era relief. The deadline to claim a stimulus check is April ...The Hill - 6d -
Canada down US to claim third in Nations League
Jonathan David scored the winner as Canada claimed a 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third place game on Sunday.Mexico face Panama in the Nations League final ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Eagles rally to claim win over Glenn
The East Forsyth varsity baseball team rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to tie the game and the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to claim a 5-4 victory over visiting ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does
President Donald Trump and his allies continue to make false claims about education in the country.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen
President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Deadline to claim 2021 stimulus check of up to $1,400 is April 15
Most eligible taxpayers have already received their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit payment, but there's still time to file a claim.CBS News - 5d -
Ex-Abercrombie boss now facing abuse claims from 40 men
The new claims stretch back to the 1990s and alleged victims now include former A&F employees, lawyers say.BBC News - 4d -
Tecumseh girls basketball claims first state title since 1974
Tecumseh girls basketball topped Grand Rapids West Catholic to claim first state title since 1974Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump administration claims Mahmoud Khalil misrepresented green card application info
The government claimed Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil intentionally misrepresented information on his green card application and is inadmissible to the U.S.ABC News - 16h -
Steelers claim former sixth-round pick from 2022 NFL Draft off waivers
The Steelers are reportedly claiming former Patriots OG Lecitus Smith off waivers.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
UK watchdog to encourage more risk-taking by savers, says FCA chair
Financial regulator also aims to increase trust in markets by clamping down on fraudFinancial Times - 1d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
How AppLovin’s Meteoric Rise Led to an Allegation of Ad Fraud
It was the fastest-growing tech stock in 2024. Then came two reports—and the market started loving it less.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme
Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - Mar. 16
