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… to implement additional reforms to mitigate the risk of fraud in its traditional capital programs to ensure funds get … against SBA internal data for those connected to pandemic fraud and other resources related fraud against the federal government.  Continue to allow SBA …

… promote and defend small business interests in cases of fraud, appeals and excessive regulations. Office of Hearings …

… as a component of the overall eligibility determination Fraud Check   7(a) & 504 Lender complied with FinCen BSA/KYC … to comply with FinCen BSA/KYC requirements SBA conducts fraud reviews on every loan application Loan Authorization   … for the past 12 months Implementation Considerations Fraud and Eligibility Checks SBA will determine whether the …

… include: ETRAN updates, Validation error resolution, Fraud Risk Framework, Credit Alert Verification Reporting …

… so they could recover. At the same time, we enhanced anti-fraud measures to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that … that our efforts made the program more secure against fraud, efficient in its operations, and effective in … our rigorous oversight to safeguard the program from fraud and ensure that taxpayer funds are protected.” U.S. …

… OIG respectively began reporting on heightened risks of fraud and found similar fraud indicators. The two OIGs found that billions of dollars … an opportunity to collaborate on data matching to mitigate fraud. SBA OIG made three recommendations – two to facilitate …

… Torre, 42, of Draper, Utah, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, and possession of stolen mail on April 10, 2025. In … during the COVID-19 pandemic, is significant and his fraud and will not go unpunished,” said Acting U.S. Attorney … prosecuted the case. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division's prosecution of …

… several layers of controls to prevent or reduce fraud from foreign countries, individuals at foreign IP … from foreign IP addresses are an indication of potential fraud that may involve international criminal organizations. … officials were aware of and concerned about the potential fraud from overseas. We recommended the agency thoroughly …

… the officers’ legal responsibility to report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse. “Our 8(a) contracting officers have … – that we will no longer tolerate the self-dealing and fraud that was allowed to proliferate under the Biden … of Justice (DOJ) investigation  uncovered  a years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal …

… to constitute “authorized” conduct under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. If legal action is initiated by a third …

… of Justice (DOJ) investigation uncovered a years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal … SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program has seen rampant fraud – and increasingly egregious instances of abuse,” said … to recover misused funds. Anyone with information about fraud, waste, mismanagement, or misconduct may report it to …

… today after pleading guilty to four counts of bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District … U.S. Attorney David Whipple prosecuted the case. The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division's prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the Paycheck Protection Program …

… were sentenced after pleading guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud. Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian … Larsen, of Pasco, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and will be sentenced July 30, 2025, in Yakima. On … in Charge, Tim Larson. “SBA OIG continues to prioritize fraud investigations involving pandemic-era programs, working …

… Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s Pandemic Anti-Fraud Proposal WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella … the following statement on President Biden’s sweeping anti-fraud proposal: “President Biden and Vice President Harris … While the previous administration skipped basic fraud controls in the Paycheck Protection Program and the …

… controls and limited oversight increased the risk of fraud. We found non-bank PPP lenders made $14.2 billion in … loans involving service providers had a suspected fraud rate more than three times higher than loans made … is vital to ensuring program integrity and mitigating fraud risk and financial loss. We made six recommendations …

… programs of the past. Prioritizing risk management and fraud prevention by centralizing these functions within the … (PPP) and Covid Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) fraud was ignored for four years. Meanwhile, irresponsible …

… 17, 2021, the Attorney General established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to marshal the resources of the … to enhance efforts to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. The Task Force bolsters efforts to investigate and … tasked with administering relief programs to prevent fraud by, among other methods, augmenting and incorporating …

… Colorado, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Hallford, who owned and operated Return to Nature … the Penrose location. To carry out and execute the above fraud scheme, the defendant and her husband worked together … to obtain COVID-19 relief funds. As a result of this fraud, they received three separate disbursements from the …

… mind so you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud: Government employees don’t charge for recovery … owners should take steps to protect themselves and avoid fraud when hiring contractors to clean property, remove … sign a contract with blank spaces. The best way to avoid fraud is to arm yourself against it by having a checklist to …

… between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the … Anyone with information about allegations of CARES Act fraud may submit a report with the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or online at  …