Fraud is not theoretical. It is a continuous, documented reality across public programs, and the evidence is overwhelming.
In June 2026, the Justice Department charged 455 defendants in health care schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion in false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
These cases spanned 45 states, involved licensed professionals and included transnational networks. Broader tallies put identified losses even higher. Fraud against public programs is persistent and disbelief is often selective…