Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for 'fraudfluencers'
EXCLUSIVE: The rise of a new type of fraudster has a top Trump administration investigator sounding the alarm as new — albeit brazen — schemes for ripping off hard-working American taxpayers emerge.The Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General is warning of a growing cottage industry of online scammers, dubbed "fraudfluencers," who boast their skill in exploiting government programs and facilitate fraud on behalf of others. Typically, the scammers take a cut of the fraudulently obtained benefits."This isn’t just a crime — it’s a deliberate and public betrayal of every hardworking American who plays by the rules," DOL Inspector General Anthony P.
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A top Trump administration official warned about a rise in online scammers called 'fraudfluencers'. These scammers teach others how to cheat government benefit programs and take a share of the stolen money. The Department of Labor's Inspector General said the schemes are becoming more bold and common.
Why it matters
Such fraud wastes taxpayer money and reduces funds for people who really need help. It also erodes trust in government programs.
- What are 'fraudfluencers'?
- They are social media users who show how to fraudulently get government benefits and profit from it.
- Who issued the warning about these scammers?
- The Department of Labor's Inspector General, a top Trump administration official, issued the warning.
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