Inside the 'Preying on a People' reports
FOX 10's John Hook interviews our own investigative reporter Justin Lum following the debut of his 3-part series "Preying on People." The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes.
FOX 10's John Hook interviews our own investigative reporter Justin Lum following the debut of his 3-part series "Preying on People." The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes.
Preying on a People: Inside the scheme of trafficking, health care fraud that victimizes Native Americans
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.
Preying on a People: Trafficking, health care fraud victimizing Native Americans
The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes. These people are looking to get clean and are said to be picked up by unsuspecting vans and are taken to homes where some claim drugs and alcohol are often offered. This, reportedly, is to get the money from Indian health services and other government agencies.
The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes. These people are looking to get clean and are said to be picked up by unsuspecting vans and are taken to homes where some claim drugs and alcohol are often offered. This, reportedly, is to get the money from Indian health services and other government agencies.
Tenants expose sober-living homes | Preying on a People, Pt. 2
In part 2 of our investigative series "Preying on a People," we're hearing from tenants who say they stayed at sober living homes where alcohol and drugs are abused.
In part 2 of our investigative series "Preying on a People," we're hearing from tenants who say they stayed at sober living homes where alcohol and drugs are abused.
Native Americans targeted in trafficking, health care scheme | Preying on a People, Pt. 1
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients? benefits.
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients? benefits.
Arizona man from Nigeria romance scammed $3M from 'preyed upon' women, feds say
An Arizona man from Nigeria is said to have scammed millions from women online who were looking for love. We confront him to hear his side of the story, but he refuses. We have what the Secret Service says he did.
An Arizona man from Nigeria is said to have scammed millions from women online who were looking for love. We confront him to hear his side of the story, but he refuses. We have what the Secret Service says he did.
$3M scammed from women in romance scheme
An Arizona man from Nigeria is said to have scammed millions from women online who were looking for love. We confront him to hear his side of the story, but he refuses. We have what the Secret Service says he did.
An Arizona man from Nigeria is said to have scammed millions from women online who were looking for love. We confront him to hear his side of the story, but he refuses. We have what the Secret Service says he did.
How a homeless encampment grew on private property with Arizonans living out of cars and RVs
FOX 10 discovered a growing homeless encampment on a privately owned lot in Phoenix, and we spoke to people who made it a community of sorts as they try to survive the streets. "I never thought my life would be like this."
FOX 10 discovered a growing homeless encampment on a privately owned lot in Phoenix, and we spoke to people who made it a community of sorts as they try to survive the streets. "I never thought my life would be like this."
How a private lot became a homeless camp
Phoenix area's homeless crisis is in full view at a large, vacant lot near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, where a new homeless community popped up, in violation of the City Code. While we have since learned that people living in the area have left on their own accord, one question remains: How did it get to this point? FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more.
Phoenix area's homeless crisis is in full view at a large, vacant lot near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, where a new homeless community popped up, in violation of the City Code. While we have since learned that people living in the area have left on their own accord, one question remains: How did it get to this point? FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more.
'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Arizona dentist's 'horrifying' abuse of daughter with special needs seen on video, yet not reported for weeks
A disturbing video obtained of Arizona dentist Jared Pope abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. Why did it take so long to alert authorities?
A disturbing video obtained of Arizona dentist Jared Pope abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. Why did it take so long to alert authorities?
Investigation: Dentist's 'horrifying' abuse of daughter with special needs
A disturbing video obtained of an east Valley dentist abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. The victim is a young adult with a mind of a child and her father?s arrest didn?t happen until weeks later. Why did it take so long to alert authorities? It all started with a tip FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum received about a well-known dentist charged with abusing his own daughter who has special needs. We have the evidence from Gilbert Police, and we want to warn viewers, the video of this abuse is tough to watch.
A disturbing video obtained of an east Valley dentist abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. The victim is a young adult with a mind of a child and her father?s arrest didn?t happen until weeks later. Why did it take so long to alert authorities? It all started with a tip FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum received about a well-known dentist charged with abusing his own daughter who has special needs. We have the evidence from Gilbert Police, and we want to warn viewers, the video of this abuse is tough to watch.
Murdered & Missing: Why haven’t police searched for Phoenix woman’s remains 3 years later?
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
Murdered & Missing: Where's the body of Luzeia Mathis?
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
Outreach Outnumbered: What advocates are up against helping booming unsheltered population in Arizona
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Arizona romance scam victim shares her story
Romance scams are affecting more and more Americans, and FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with one Arizonan who fell victim to such a scheme to defraud people of their money.
Romance scams are affecting more and more Americans, and FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with one Arizonan who fell victim to such a scheme to defraud people of their money.
Postal worker caught on camera behaving badly
As the holiday season kicks off, it is known that mail carriers will be working around the clock, but a camera recently caught some behavior that no one wants to see. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
As the holiday season kicks off, it is known that mail carriers will be working around the clock, but a camera recently caught some behavior that no one wants to see. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Impact of the megadrought: Arizona cattle ranchers slashing herds to cut costs
The reality of the water crisis is stark and the effects of the southwestern region’s mega-drought continue to trickle down on cattle ranchers in Arizona. This is a look at how current drought conditions and regulations by the feds lead ranchers to sell off much of their herds.
The reality of the water crisis is stark and the effects of the southwestern region’s mega-drought continue to trickle down on cattle ranchers in Arizona. This is a look at how current drought conditions and regulations by the feds lead ranchers to sell off much of their herds.
Mohave County will address major concerns raised by funeral homes regarding medical examiner’s office
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.