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Consumers who were enrolled fraudulently could receive unexpected tax bills — the first and possibly only clue they were a victim of fraud. Getting help may become difficult amid federal layoffs.

The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.

The complaint, citing a recent state investigation, alleges more than 16% of the signatures are invalid and that multiple state elections supervisors failed to conduct a sufficient review.

Agencies contend a commercial promoting Amendment 4 is false and dangerous and the signature-gathering was faulty. The group promoting the measure says the state is trying to “silence voters.”

Self-described “veneer techs” often promote themselves on social media, promising a full set of veneers for less than half of what dentists typically charge. It’s misleading and illegal.

The financially struggling health system has been under contract with the Maltese government to run three public hospitals that have been under investigation by authorities on the island nation.

The Department of Justice charged 193, including 76 licensed medical professionals, throughout the country as part of the action. Many of those indicted are from Florida.

One case alleges a scheme in Florida to distribute misbranded HIV drugs. Attorney General Merrick Garland says anyone profiting off the unlawful distribution of controlled substances "will be held accountable.”

Iowa’s attorney general sued two proprietors - one from the Tampa area - she says were responsible for deceptive mailings in her state. Her claims shine a light on the fight to end unproven and expensive stem cell scams.

With tens of thousands of Americans already affected by enrollment scams that leave some without doctors or treatments, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden wants increased enforcement against rogue agents.