Navajo Nation AG: More resources needed to fight sober living scheme
We have showed you the sober living scheme that targets Native Americans to make money off their benefits, and now, tribal leaders, along with law enforcement, are working to get lost relatives back home, or the help they need. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on Operation Rainbow Bridge.
We have showed you the sober living scheme that targets Native Americans to make money off their benefits, and now, tribal leaders, along with law enforcement, are working to get lost relatives back home, or the help they need. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on Operation Rainbow Bridge.
Arizona's tribal members find unmarked graves in search for loved ones amid sober living crisis
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Hundreds of tribal members, mostly Navajo, living on Phoenix streets amid fake sober home crackdown
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
'It's a crisis': New Mexicans return from Arizona with trauma as trust is broken by sober living fraud
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Suspended provider says 'chaos' will ensue for displaced Native Americans amid Arizona Medicaid scandal
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
The impact of Arizona's Medicaid fraud crackdown
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
Chaos at the Canal: Sober living home activity investigated at Mesa luxury condos, city says
Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.
Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.
Arizona cracks down on Medicaid, sober living home fraud targeting Native Americans: 'This is tragic'
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans.
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans.
Arizona takes on sober living, Medicaid fraud
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans. On May 16, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced new actions to stop fraud and abuse just months after FOX 10's investigative series "Preying on a People" took a deep dive into the actions of unlicensed sober living homes targeting Native Americans.
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans. On May 16, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced new actions to stop fraud and abuse just months after FOX 10's investigative series "Preying on a People" took a deep dive into the actions of unlicensed sober living homes targeting Native Americans.
Arizona leaders take action against Medicaid fraud
Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.
Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.
Judge issues ruling after grandparents of J.J. Vallow file motion to be allowed in court: Latest updates
Police found the remains of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and her brother, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, on June 9 after months of searching. They hadn’t been seen since September 2019, and investigators said the children’s mother Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad both lied to police about their whereabouts.
Police found the remains of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and her brother, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, on June 9 after months of searching. They hadn’t been seen since September 2019, and investigators said the children’s mother Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad both lied to police about their whereabouts.
Murder, Money and the End of Days: The Lori Vallow story
Murder, Money & the End of Days. Why investigators believe religion, greed and an affair led an all-American mom on a trail of death. This is the Lori Vallow story. FOX 10’s Justin Lum walks us through the crucial timeline on the eve of Vallow’s trial.
Murder, Money & the End of Days. Why investigators believe religion, greed and an affair led an all-American mom on a trail of death. This is the Lori Vallow story. FOX 10’s Justin Lum walks us through the crucial timeline on the eve of Vallow’s trial.
EBT cardholders surprised by unfamiliar store charges
EBT cards in Arizona and other parts of the U.S. have been used at a business in Phoenix, but the problem is, those cardholders have never visited the business. In some cases, they've never even been to Arizona. Now, people are asking questions, and the store owner says he, too, is a victim. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
EBT cards in Arizona and other parts of the U.S. have been used at a business in Phoenix, but the problem is, those cardholders have never visited the business. In some cases, they've never even been to Arizona. Now, people are asking questions, and the store owner says he, too, is a victim. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
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.