Feds, State Reach Agreement To Investigate Food Stamp Fraud
A new agreement will allow state welfare officials and local law enforcement to investigate allegations of trafficking in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
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A new agreement will allow state welfare officials and local law enforcement to investigate allegations of trafficking in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
An elderly Fall River woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $233,000 from the state's Medicaid program, the Attorney General's office announced on Friday
The founder of a Cape Cod charity has been found guilty of stealing tens of thousands of dollars for herself.
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
The I-Team has learned Massachusetts is one of the areas of greatest concern. We've been told gangs based in the Lawrence area with links to the Dominican Republic are very active in this area.
Lawyers handle our most sensitive matters, often involving our financial security and even life savings. The consequences can be devastating when that trust is violated.
A Revere business owner is accused of stacking the cards to his advantage in an effort to win a city tree trimming contract. Daniel Hibbert faces fraud and other charges in a scheme that enabled him to get a $45,000 dollar deal.
The former library employee accused of stealing more than $800,000 pleaded guilty Friday in Lynn District Court to 15 counts including money laundering and mail fraud.
A Foxborough man was accused Tuesday of defrauding about 35 retirees of $2 million by offering non-existent investments through his North Attleboro financial planning firm.
The Office of Consumer Affairs' survey found many don't do enough to protect their finances.
The website posts personal information about the men. Then they are contacted by a supposed attorney who says they can pay $4,000 to get their names taken off.
Investigators say at least two big time lottery winners are bilking the state out of thousands in public benefits.
The former superintendent of the Lawrence school system has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after his conviction for using school resources for his own gain.
Prosecutors said LaBoy used his office for his own personal gain and took a kickback from a contractor working with the system.
Thinking of selling your car or some other valuable item through a classified ad or online?
A former MBTA bus driver is accused of faking an attempted shooting on board the MBTA bus she was driving, then collecting worker's compensation in its aftermath.
Delaware man who faked his way into Harvard has been sentenced to a year in prison for violating his probation by putting the university on his resume.
According to prosecutors, some Lynn stores did over half a million dollars in EBT fraud during the last 18 months alone.
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law an overhaul of the pension system for public employees.
Michael Foley is now off the job, placed on administrative leave by the town's Interim Town Manager because of what the i-Team found.
A federal judge has acquitted a retired Boston district fire chief of pension fraud, but criticized a "flawed" system
A local doctor charged with Medicaid fraud was ordered held on $150,000 bail Wednesday.
Albert Arroyo, Boston's bodybuilding firefighter was found not guilty on fraud charges Monday afternoon.
Gina Clark has been ordered held on $25,000 cash bail following a hearing at Barnstable Superior Court.
An I-Team investigation alleging fraud by Gina Clark and her charity Touched by Angels prompted an investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley, and now a grand jury has handed up dozens of charges.
In early November, President Trump said that he had instructed the Pentagon to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria.
Eight Powerball players in Massachusetts matched enough winning numbers to win $50,000.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
The Archbishop of Boston will meet with a Dedham priest after the holidays to discuss a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
Eight Powerball players in Massachusetts matched enough winning numbers to win $50,000.
Dan Brown has your latest forecast.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.