Scott Man Gets Hefty Sentence In Disability ScamScott Man Gets Hefty Sentence In Disability ScamFolse applied for total disability in the 1990's due to a slip and fall.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Lake Charles Woman Sentenced For Wire FraudLake Charles Woman Sentenced For Wire FraudThe thefts occurred over a five year period.Ken RomeroKen Romero
You Can Buy What With An EBT Card? [OPINION]You Can Buy What With An EBT Card? [OPINION]I certainly hope someone in the State Legislature will wake up.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Carencro Woman Accused Of Defrauding EmployerCarencro Woman Accused Of Defrauding EmployerA Carencro woman and two others are accused of defrauding the business for which they worked of more than $25,000 between 2006 and 2011.Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Office Of Debt Recovery Unauthorized To Collect NGO FinesOffice Of Debt Recovery Unauthorized To Collect NGO FinesThe abuse according to the Legislative Auditor is pretty extensive.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Scott Man Pleads Guilty To Making False Statements In Order To Steal Social Security BenefitsScott Man Pleads Guilty To Making False Statements In Order To Steal Social Security BenefitsA Scott man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to defrauding the Social Security Administration to the tune of $200,000.Nathan PikeNathan Pike
David Vitter Introduces Bill To Require Photo ID For Food Stamp PurchasesDavid Vitter Introduces Bill To Require Photo ID For Food Stamp PurchasesThe Food Stamp Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act would, in theory, prevent the type of fraud that occurred when the program's Electronic Benefits Transfer system went down last year.Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Target Faces More Than A Dozen SuitsTarget Faces More Than A Dozen SuitsTarget says the Justice Department is investigating the security breach, and the Secret Service is working with the retailer's own investigation.Associated PressAssociated Press
Developer Sentenced In Theft Linked To Katrina AidDeveloper Sentenced In Theft Linked To Katrina AidThe court found Kailas overbilled by $236,000 and ordered him to repay more than $67,000. Associated PressAssociated Press
Man Gets 7 Years In Fraud Bilking 86 InvestorsMan Gets 7 Years In Fraud Bilking 86 InvestorsZaada Bonn told U.S. District Judge James Brady that Harris bilked $62,000 from her now-deceased dad.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Iberia Woman Receives 26 Month Sentence For Defrauding IRSNew Iberia Woman Receives 26 Month Sentence For Defrauding IRSVeta Thompson is accused of defrauding the IRS of more than $77,000.Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Supreme Court Declines To Hear Lafayette Cardiologist’s AppealSupreme Court Declines To Hear Lafayette Cardiologist’s AppealPatel is now serving his 10 year prison sentence in federal prison.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Better Business Bureau of Acadiana Wants To Help The Elderly Fight Telemarketing FraudBetter Business Bureau of Acadiana Wants To Help The Elderly Fight Telemarketing FraudThe Better Business Bureau says it is good to be prepared to handle unwanted calls.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
St. Mary Parish Woman Claims She Was Scammed Through CraigslistSt. Mary Parish Woman Claims She Was Scammed Through CraigslistThe St. Mary Parish victim wired Louie Barnett thousands of dollars.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Milton Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Social SecurityMilton Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Social SecurityCourville faces a $250,00 fine and up to ten years in prison. He will also be required to make full restitution. Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Former Lafayette Doctor Wants To Stay Out Of Jail As Appeal To U.S. Supreme Court ConsideredFormer Lafayette Doctor Wants To Stay Out Of Jail As Appeal To U.S. Supreme Court ConsideredDr. Mehmood M. Patel is waiting to hear from the U.S. Supreme CourtBernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Chiropractor Pleads Guilty To Fraud ChargesLafayette Chiropractor Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges$176,243 in restitution already paid to Blue Cross/Blue Shield Colby HowellColby Howell
If The Employment Rate Is Up Why Is Food Stamp Use Up?If The Employment Rate Is Up Why Is Food Stamp Use Up?Food stamps were meant to be a help...not a lifestyle choice.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Eunice Man Facing 98 Fraud ChargesEunice Man Facing 98 Fraud ChargesThe man is currently out on bail as well.Colby HowellColby Howell
Lake Charles Woman Arrested For FraudLake Charles Woman Arrested For FraudA claim from an accident in 2010 leaves a woman behind bars.Colby HowellColby Howell