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  Category: Fraud


Biden Alerts Consumers to Rapidly Spreading Identity Theft Scam

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | News | 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 […]




Biden Applauds Legislative Approval of Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Dover – A bill that increases penalties for property crimes has won legislative approval and now heads to Governor Jack Markell for his signature. House Bill 185 changes penalties to more accurately reflect the consequences of losing large amounts of money for defrauded organizations, which are often non-profits and governments. The legislation was drafted by […]




Biden Announces Settlement with Skechers Over Charges of Deceptive Advertising

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012

Company to pay millions in refunds to consumers nationwide   Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that Delaware has joined the federal government, 42 states, and the District of Columbia in reaching an agreement with Skechers USA to resolve charges that it advertised certain health benefits from wearing its line of rocker-bottom athletic shoes […]




Biden Puts Penalties to Work for Delaware $10.6 million secured after 18-month investigation of widespread servicing fraud by nations largest mortgage banks

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled a plan Thursday to allocate the $10.6 million his office secured for Delaware following an 18-month investigation of widespread mortgage servicing fraud by five of the nation’s largest banks.   Speaking at the Wilmington Rotary Club’s annual Law Day, Biden said his office has been working for several […]







  Category: Fraud

Biden Alerts Consumers to Rapidly Spreading Identity Theft Scam

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | News | 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 […]




Biden Applauds Legislative Approval of Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Dover – A bill that increases penalties for property crimes has won legislative approval and now heads to Governor Jack Markell for his signature. House Bill 185 changes penalties to more accurately reflect the consequences of losing large amounts of money for defrauded organizations, which are often non-profits and governments. The legislation was drafted by […]




Biden Announces Settlement with Skechers Over Charges of Deceptive Advertising

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012

Company to pay millions in refunds to consumers nationwide   Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that Delaware has joined the federal government, 42 states, and the District of Columbia in reaching an agreement with Skechers USA to resolve charges that it advertised certain health benefits from wearing its line of rocker-bottom athletic shoes […]




Biden Puts Penalties to Work for Delaware $10.6 million secured after 18-month investigation of widespread servicing fraud by nations largest mortgage banks

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled a plan Thursday to allocate the $10.6 million his office secured for Delaware following an 18-month investigation of widespread mortgage servicing fraud by five of the nation’s largest banks.   Speaking at the Wilmington Rotary Club’s annual Law Day, Biden said his office has been working for several […]