Biden Warns Delawareans to Avoid Falling Victim to Storm-Related Financial Scams
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012
Attorney General Beau Biden urged Delawareans to be aware of criminals running financial scams related to the recent damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
“Every time there is a natural disaster we see fraudsters trying to profit off of the destruction and take advantage of people’s desire to help,” said Biden, who yesterday issued a warning about fraudulent home repair schemes in the wake of Sandy. “Whether you are repairing damage to your home or yard, or looking to donate to a charity to help others, there are a few steps you should take to ensure you do not fall victim to a scam.”
As Storm Cleanup Begins, Biden Reminds Delawareans to Be Aware of Home Improvement Scams
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden issued a warning to Delawareans today to remain vigilant against scams artists attempting to defraud homeowners in the aftermath of “Superstorm” Sandy. As residents assess damage to their homes and property and begin the clean up process, Biden stressed the importance of awareness in protecting against potential frauds associated with home repair services.
Former Delaware Psychiatrist Receives Prison Sentence for Defrauding Medicaid Program
Department of Justice | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Dover – A former Dover area Psychiatrist charged with defrauding the Delaware Medicaid Program of nearly $175,000 received a jail sentence today after pleading guilty to her crimes, Attorney General Beau Biden announced. “The abuse of prescription drugs is a growing epidemic threatening public health and safety and devastating our families. Prescription abuse in the […]
Biden Alerts Consumers to Rapidly Spreading Identity Theft Scam
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Victims deceived by claims that President Obama will pay their utility bills Wilmington – After his office received nearly twenty complaints in the past day, Attorney General Beau Biden issued a warning to consumers today about an identity theft scam claiming President Barack Obama will pay citizens’ utility bills. Delaware residents have been contacted […]
Biden Announces $1 Million for Delaware in Historic Healthcare Fraud Settlement
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2012
GlaxoSmithKline will pay $3 billion nationally and plead guilty to criminal activity Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the state of Delaware is set to receive nearly $1 million in a proposed national settlement between approximately 25 states, the federal government, and drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The $3 billion settlement, which is […]
