COVID-19 Fraud To Be Prosecuted
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A press release of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York of Friday, March 20, 2020, titled COVID-19 Fraud To Be Prosecuted. United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith urged the public to report suspected fraud related to COVID-19 to the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF). The release notes that Attorney General William Barr directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize such cases.
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You are here Justice News Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of New York FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 20, 2020 COVID-19 Fraud To Be Prosecuted U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud ALBANY, NEW YORK –United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or by emailing the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov . In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Coronavirus fraud schemes. The NCDF Hotline can receive and enter complaints into a centralized system that can be accessed by all U.S. Attorneys, as well as Justice Department litigating and law enforcement components to identify, investigate and prosecute fraud schemes. “The full law enforcement resources of the United States will be employed to investigate and prosecute fraud committed during this time of national crisis,” said United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith. Some examples of these schemes include: - Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud. - Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Malicious websites and apps that appear to share Coronavirus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received. - Seeking donations for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations. - Medical providers obtaining patient information for COVID-19 testing and then using that information to fraudulently bill for other tests and procedures. In a memorandum to U.S. Attorneys issued March 19, Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen also directed each U.S. Attorney to appoint a Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator to serve as the legal counsel for the federal judicial district on matters relating to the Coronavirus, direct the prosecution of Coronavirus-related crimes, and to conduct outreach and awareness activities. The Northern District of New York Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator is Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Rosenthal. To find more about Department of Justice resources and information, please visit www.justice.gov/coronavirus . Topic(s): Consumer Protection Financial Fraud Component(s): USAO - New York, Northern Updated March 20, 2020
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