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Divisions & UNITS |
| Fraud/Consumer
Protection Division
The Fraud and
Consumer Protection Division protects the public from
Securities fraud, Medicaid provider fraud, Patient Abuse,
Neglect and Mistreatment, public corruption, white collar
crime, organized crime, and misleading or deceptive business
practices. The Fraud Division is divided into four major,
statewide units: the Consumer Protection Unit, the Medicaid
Fraud Control Unit, the Securities Fraud Unit and the Special
Investigations Unit. The Division is led by the Fraud Division
Director.
BE AWARE DELAWARE! DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF FRAUD
Many times people unknowingly place themselves in danger by
giving information to the wrong people. Here you can learn how
to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of fraud. See
our Consumer
Protection Unit
for tips.
| Units
of the Fraud Division |
| MEDICAID
FRAUD CONTROL UNIT
The State of Delaware and the Federal Government have
designated the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) to
investigate and prosecute illegal acts relating to
Medicaid funds. Created in 1980, the MFCU, which is
housed within the Delaware Department of Justice, is
designed to protect the Delaware residents who receive
Medicaid and the taxpayers who support the program. The
MFCU is also responsible for investigating and
prosecuting patient abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or
exploitation which occurs in Delaware's health core
facilities. The MFCU has a professional staff of
prosecutors, investigators and auditors who review
allegations involving Read
more about MFCU |
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| SPECIAL
INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
Special Investigations Unit is responsible for
investigating select criminal matters involving public
corruption, certain white collar crimes, and government
and organized crime. Special Investigators provide
assistance and expertise to agency divisions, assist law
enforcement agencies throughout the State, and conduct
background checks on those citizens petitioning to carry
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| SECURITIES
UNIT
Securities Unit: Responsible for civil and
criminal jurisdiction over the sale of securities and
the activities of investment professionals within the
State of Delaware. This Unit investigates and prosecutes
security fraud and licensing violations. Further, the
Unit collects fees related to securities filings and
registration of investment professionals. The Unit is
headed by the Securities Commissioner who is a Deputy
Attorney General. |
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