Scientific Papers Retracted Due To Plagiarism, Not Error
Authors of a new report says error is not the leading cause of scientific paper retractions and that the papers are being withdrawn due to fraud or suspected fraud, duplicate publication or plagiarism...
View ArticleState Auditor Brian Sonntag: An Exit Interview
State Auditor Brian Sonntag’s performance audits have pointed out how government agencies could save money and avoid fraud. Sonntag leaves office next month and he sits down with Ross Reynolds for a...
View ArticleEarly Tax Filing Protects Against Identity Theft, Fraud
There's a new reason to file your taxes early next year: you might thwart an identity thief.Identity thieves have used stolen information to beat victims to their tax filings. They file false reports,...
View ArticleHoliday Shoppers May Hit Snags As Banks Try To Curb Fraud
An unprecedented rash of credit card fraud in one corner of the Northwest is forcing banks to put limits on card purchases – just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year.
View ArticleProsecutor Who Oversaw WAMU Fraud Case Retires After 35 Years
David Hyde talks with Bob Westinghouse about his three decades-long career as a federal prosecutor in western Washington.
View ArticleProsecutors Warn Scammers To Leave Oso Alone
Federal and county prosecutors issued a warning to people who might use the Oso disaster for their own personal gain. They said they are watching for people who rip off donors or take advantage of...
View ArticleWashington Attorney General Cracks Down on Immigration Scams
A crackdown on scammers offering fraudulent immigration services found hundreds of victims, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Wednesday in announcing action against four...
View ArticleWhen Cyber Fraud Hits Businesses, Banks May Not Offer Protection
Cyberthieves steal hundreds of millions of dollars a year from the bank accounts of U.S. businesses. And many business owners are surprised to find out their bank is not obliged to make them whole.Dr....
View ArticleFBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli On Fraud Charges
Martin Shkreli, the drug executive who was widely criticized for sharply raising the price of a drug used by HIV patients, was arrested Thursday by federal agents on charges that he misused funds at...
View ArticleJury Selection Begins In Washington State Auditor Trial
Opening arguments are expected Tuesday afternoon in the money laundering and tax evasion trial of Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley. But first a jury of 12 plus two alternates must be empaneled.
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