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DELAWARE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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DIVISION & UNITS
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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
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| 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 1977, the MFCU, which
is housed within the Delaware Department of Justice,
was designed to protect the Delaware residents who
receive Medicaid and the taxpayers who support the
program. 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 concealed
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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
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Last Updated: Wednesday, 19-Sep-2007 12:37:46 EDT
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