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North Texas Doctor Charged With Fraud

A North Texas physician who ran a now-closed hospital near Dallas has been indicted in a more than $1 million health care fraud investigation.

2013/04/24

Stolen Tax Refunds Costing IRS Billions

A few clicks, hit send and you wait for that refund check. It’s easy, but maybe too easy.

CBS 11–2013/04/16

Tax Preparation Business Accused Of Fraud

John Sanders nearly lost his home, after a problem with his tax refund check.

CBS 11–2013/04/08

3 People Guilty For Health Care Fraud In DFW

Three more people have been convicted in a nearly $3 million health care fraud case involving Houston and Dallas-area companies.

2013/04/04

6 Arlington Men Sentenced In Emission-Testing Scheme

A federal judge has sentenced six North Texas men for their role in a scheme to overcharge for auto emission tests and submit thousands of fraudulent results to the state.

2013/03/19

I-Team: Beware of Scammers Out To Steal Your Tax Refund

‘Tis the season to file taxes and for criminals to come up with new ways to steal your hard-earned money.

CBS 11–2013/03/11

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Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Charities

A former Marine has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after admitting that he lied that he’d suffered battle injuries in order to defraud charities of thousands of dollars to feed a golf habit.

2013/03/06

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Arlington Woman Gets Jail For Mortgage Fraud

Prosecutors say a North Texas woman who held seminars on how to commit mortgage fraud must serve more than five years in prison and repay $2.8 million.

2013/03/01

Woman Sentenced To 80 Years In Plano Ponzi Scheme

A 61-year-old woman living in Maine was sentenced to 80 years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme through a wealth management firm in Plano.

2013/02/05

3 Dallas Residents Accused Of Travel Agency Payment Fraud

Federal prosecutors in Texas say three Dallas residents have been indicted in an investigation of nearly $280,000 in travel agency payment fraud.

2013/01/30

Texas Grocer Gets Prison For Food Stamp Fraud

A North Texas grocer who ran an unlicensed money transmitting business has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for fraud.

2013/01/25

Former Texas Kicker Charged With Fraud

Federal authorities say former Texas and NFL kicker Russell Erxleben has been arrested and charged with running an illegal investment scheme that raised more than $2 million.

2013/01/24