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Man claiming to be Delta Force veteran convicted in $20 million scam
A used car salesman who never served pretended to be a Delta Force vet and offered to protect his victims from phony threats by drug cartels, for a fee.
By Todd South
Cash, an SUV and TVs: Army contractor in Alaska pleads guilty to fraud
A contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska who defrauded the U.S. government for a Ford Explorer, cash and other kickbacks agreed to a plea deal on Monday.
By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
Army civilian accused of bilking $100 million to fund luxury lifestyle
An Army civilian allegedly stole $100 million in military funds in order to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Navy issues fraud alert for Camp Lejeune contamination claims
The Navy and Justice Department cited reports that “unscrupulous people and companies” attempted to acquire the personal information of filers.
By Zamone Perez
Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
By Karen Jowers
Vet who lied about paralysis pleads guilty to nearly $700K in fraud
A former soldier who pleaded guilty to theft of government money and providing false statements faces prison for his actions.
Former Navy chief sentenced in $2 million insurance fraud scam
Christopher Toups pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in October 2022.
By Diana Stancy
VA officials sound alarm on uptick in veterans benefits scams
The department is launching a new outreach effort to help veterans spot potential fraud before they become victims.
Vet who leg pressed 800 pounds on Insta admits to VA disability theft
Adams, 50, pleaded guilty July 25 to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA payments.
By Jon Simkins
Former education CEO sentenced in largest GI Bill fraud case yet
The Department of Justice said it is the largest Post-9/11 GI Bill fraud case.
By Zamone Perez
Opinion
What Congress can do to protect military families from financial fraud
Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.
By Hari Ravichandran and Kathy Roth-Douquet