The NYC Bureau of Fraud Investigations has been aggressively investigating Medicaid fraud among recipients. In many cases, investigators show up at the person's home or workplace. Sometimes they ask questions directly, and sometimes they talk to neighbors.
Why talking to them hurts you
If you're like most people, you'll react with fear and stress and end up talking to them. That's not your fault, and trained investigators count on it. The problem is that you're likely to make self-incriminating statements and get nothing in return. That's all they want from the conversation.
What to do instead
This is the only proper way to handle a visit:
- Be polite
- Don't lie to the investigators
- Don't discuss anything about your case
- Ask for their business cards
- Tell them your lawyer will contact them
That's all you need to remember: be polite and firm. Don't let them look around your home or office, or take anything, unless they have a warrant.
After the investigators leave, contact us or call (212) 577-6677 right away.