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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Highlights Consumer Protection Resources Available To New Yorkers

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection highlights its resources that help consumers navigate today’s evolving marketplace. The Division of Consumer Protection is committed to assisting, protecting, educating and empowering New Yorkers and offers a variety of resources and tips to help New Yorkers stay safe and informed of their rights as consumers.
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CONSUMER ALERT: The Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers Of Credit And Debit Card Skimming Scams

During Identity Theft Awareness Week, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection today warned New Yorkers of credit and debit card skimming scams where thieves place “skimming” devices at ATMs, gas station pumps and other unattended payment terminals to steal card information. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Goppert Accused of Insurance Fraud

Karen S. Goppert

The Fulton woman who was arrested twice earlier this year for allegedly stealing from local businesses has been arrested again, charged this time with insurance fraud. Karen S. Goppert, 38, of 103 Senior Ave., was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree insurance fraud, a class-D felony; first-degree falsifying business records, a class-E felony; and offering a false written statement, a class-A misdemeanor. […]

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Community

Medicaid Fraud Efforts Start to Pay Off

Medicaid fraud detection efforts are starting to pay off.  It was recently reported that Onondaga County has recouped $1.8 million just in the last seven months after launching Medicaid fraud detection efforts.  In some cases, county workers detected provider fraud; investigators paired billing statements with care ordered by doctors.  When the records didn’t match, the district attorney was called in to prosecute.  In other instances, Medicaid recipients claimed they have no income but this was found to be untrue. […]