Treasury Stops $99M in Fraudulent Payments | Charleston News

Treasury Stops $99M in Fraudulent Payments | Charleston News

July 21, 2026 · 1 min

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The episode discusses the Treasury's recent action to stop $99 million in fraudulent payments linked to deceased individuals.

Treasury just stopped $99 million in payments destined for people who are no longer alive—flagging over 4,900 fraudulent payouts from nearly $900 million processed. This new verification system, part of a broader push to clean up federal spending, uses an expanded “Do Not Pay” program and advanced tools to prevent fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the right hands. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/450f673a76307517

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