Americans ordered what were advertised as ‘no cost’ Covid tests online; prosecutors say their insurance information was then used to bill more than $500 million for services that were never provided

A Fast Lab executive pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 testing fraud case involving over $500 million in allegedly false claims. Prosecutors said the company used customers’ insurance information to bill government-backed healthcare programmes for COVID-19 testing services that were never provided. Seyhun admitted helping submit fraudulent claims and agreed to forfeit $4.31 million.

In 2024, a Seattle-area homeowner learned a stranger had bought a five-foot-wide strip running through his backyard at a county auction

Harlen Ward, a homeowner in Auburn, Washington, was surprised to discover a stranger purchased a narrow strip of land. This five-foot-wide parcel was located between Ward’s property and his neighbor’s property. The land was left unsold after entering the county’s tax foreclosure program due to unpaid property taxes. Ben Harris, who specializes in acquiring unusual…

Offered lower interest rates on home loans and car loans when you buy insurance? It may not always come cheap; here’s how IRDAI proposes to change it

New proposals by IRDAI aim to reform loan-linked insurance offerings from banks and NBFCs, ensuring transparency for borrowers. Key changes may prevent mandatory insurance bundling, allowing for better consumer choices and potential interest rate benefits, while still enabling some insurance package offers. Discover how these reforms could impact your next loan decision.

Can Aadhaar mistake one twin for another? Twin sisters from UP’s Rampur face bizarre biometric problem after one twin flagged duplicate just before Class 10 board registration, fingerprints and retina match

Twin sisters Khijra Zubair and Tuba Zubair faced significant hurdles while trying to update their Aadhaar cards for school registration. With their biometric data causing confusion due to being identical, their applications were stalled for months. Seeking help, the family turned to the district magistrate, and after tireless efforts, the administration coordinated with the relevant…