Real-time risk signals across U.S. organizations

Ruby Scott, owner of Delta Home Health Care LLC, was convicted for a $1.6 million Medicare fraud scheme involving kickbacks in Michigan.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sent a letter to FIFA regarding potentially misleading ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup, requesting information to assess compliance with state law. The inquiry focuses on ticket sales and seating representations in California.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest of a fentanyl trafficker in Arcadia, seizing 8.5 million doses valued at $1.3 million. The trafficker faces multiple charges including possession and transportation of controlled substances.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A. Inc. has agreed to pay $13,670,921 to resolve allegations of false claims to Medicare by paying kickbacks to induce prescriptions of Trintellix. The settlement addresses violations related to improper payments to healthcare providers.

The owner of HealthSplash was convicted for generating false doctors’ orders and prescriptions, defrauding Medicare of over $1 billion in Florida.

The FTC requires Chris and Isis Terry and their companies to surrender nearly $90 million in assets to settle charges of using false earnings claims to promote their financial training programs and MLM venture. This action reflects the FTC's commitment to consumer protection.

Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations of unfair practices, including charging consumers without consent and making cancellations difficult. The settlement aims to provide relief to affected consumers in New York.

A Utah podiatrist and two nurses were indicted for submitting fraudulent Medicare claims for unnecessary skin substitute services, resulting in $29 million in payouts. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in St. George, Utah.

The CFO of SpineFrontier, Inc. pleaded guilty to a kickback scheme involving bribing surgeons with sham consulting fees to use company products. This took place in Malden, MA.

The FTC and Illinois sued Premium Home Service for creating fake online business listings and reviews to deceive consumers. The company misled thousands of consumers into choosing non-existent home repair services, violating federal and state laws.

Three affiliated skilled nursing facilities in Illinois will pay $300,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims for unnecessary rehabilitation services to Medicare and Medicaid. The settlement is based on their ability to pay.

FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson reminds tech companies of their obligation to comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19, 2026, or face penalties. The Act mandates removal of nonconsensual intimate images.

New York Attorney General Letitia James supports the 'One Fair Price' legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing and electronic shelf labels, protecting consumers from unfair pricing practices. This initiative aims to ensure fair pricing for all New Yorkers.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Assemblymember Emérita Torres announced the One Fair Price Package to ban surveillance pricing and electronic shelf labels, aiming to protect consumers from unfair pricing practices. The legislation seeks to ensure all consumers pay the same price for the same product, regardless of personal data usage.

FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent a warning letter to Mortgage Connect urging a review of its noncompete agreements due to potential anticompetitive practices. The letter follows an ongoing lawsuit regarding unjustifiable noncompete agreements.

The FTC finalized a consent order requiring Valvoline to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to resolve antitrust concerns related to its acquisition of 200 outlets from Greenbriar. This order aims to maintain competition in several states.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued the federal government to restore over $73 million in highway funding unlawfully canceled by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The lawsuit argues that the funding cut jeopardizes public safety and local economies.

New York Attorney General Letitia James joins 37 AGs in supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for illegal sports betting. Kalshi reportedly allows over $1 billion in bets monthly, violating state laws.

New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition urging credit card companies to prevent illegal vaping product sales. The coalition highlights the need for compliance with federal laws to protect youth from harmful products.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured over $5 million from Uphold HQ, Inc. for promoting a fraudulent investment scheme by Cred, LLC, causing significant losses to investors. Uphold misled customers about the safety of CredEarn, resulting in millions lost when Cred collapsed.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the shutdown of Purdue Pharma as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family, who are barred from selling opioids in the U.S. A new public benefit corporation, Knoa Pharma, will replace Purdue and focus on public health.

Tyheem Evans, 28, of Brooklyn, was arrested for selling over 50 forged temporary license plates via Instagram, defrauding customers across multiple states. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge and 100 hours of community service.

Serrano Kidney & Vascular Access Center and Dr. Feliciano Serrano will pay over $6.73 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims for unnecessary vascular procedures on Medicare beneficiaries in Huntington Park, CA.

A Texas physician was convicted for unlawfully distributing over a million pills of opioids and other controlled substances in the Southern District of Texas. This conviction highlights serious violations of drug distribution laws.

The FTC has prohibited Kochava and its subsidiary from selling sensitive location data without consumer consent to settle allegations of privacy violations. The companies sold data linked to millions of mobile devices, revealing individuals' movements, including visits to sensitive locations.

Modern Nuclear Inc., a mobile PET scan provider in La Habra, CA, will pay $8.33 million to settle allegations of unlawful kickbacks to cardiologists for supervising PET scans, violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Michael Shawn Boaz, a pharmacist from Clinton, KY, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and fraudulent prescriptions, ordered to pay $1,806,212.90 in restitution.

Purdue Pharma LP was sentenced in federal court in Newark, NJ, and ordered to pay over $5 billion for fraud and kickback conspiracies related to its opioid products. The company illegally marketed opioids and misled the DEA from 2007 to 2017.

The U.S. has seized over $2 million from Expert Wound Care PC in Pasadena for allegedly defrauding Medicare by submitting false claims for services not rendered. The seizure was authorized by a federal court in Los Angeles.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced an $11 million settlement with Mylan to recover overpayments made by North Carolina for EpiPens due to price increases. North Carolina Medicaid and the State Health Plan will each receive $4.2 million.

Ali Naserdean, a pharmacy technician from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare and Medicaid by billing for medications not dispensed and illegally distributing oxycodone. He caused over $5.6 million in losses from 2019 to 2022.

The U.S. has filed a civil complaint against Dr. Kevin Rosenbach and his practice for submitting false claims to Medicare Part B, resulting in over $1.9 million in losses. The allegations include falsifying patient diagnoses to obtain coverage for immune globulins in Fort Myers, Florida.

MICHELE RENE MUZYKA, a nurse from Cheshire, was sentenced to one day in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally distributing controlled substances. She was also fined $25,000 and ordered to perform community service.

The FTC has taken action against Stormy Wellington for using deceptive earnings claims to recruit workers into MLMs, resulting in a prohibition on misleading income representations. This enforcement action highlights the FTC's commitment to protecting consumers from false claims in the MLM industry.

The FTC has settled charges against TruHeight for deceptive advertising of height-enhancing supplements for kids, requiring a $750,000 payment and barring false health claims. The company used fake reviews to promote its products.

Publishing.com LLC and its principals will pay $1.5 million to settle FTC charges for misleading consumers about potential earnings from their self-publishing products. They must also substantiate future earnings claims and disclose incentivized testimonials.

The FTC settled with TouchTunes Music Company for falsely claiming its electronic dartboards were 'Made in the USA.' The company will pay $625,000 for consumer redress and must cease misleading advertising practices.

The FTC is seeking public comment on unfair or deceptive fee practices in online food delivery services, aiming to enhance consumer protections. This follows previous settlements with Instacart and GrubHub for misleading fees.

The FTC mandates 365 Retail Markets LLC to divest Cantaloupe’s Three Square Market to complete its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe, ensuring competition in the micromarket kiosk industry.