We safeguard HUD’s programs from fraud, waste, and abuse. This is the official account of the HUD OIG. Verify at hudoig.gov RT≠endorsement

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A fake‑document scheme from 2020–2022 used fabricated W‑2s, pay stubs, and bank records to push through over $7.3M in fraudulent federally backed mortgages—leaving taxpayers to absorb the loss. HUD OIG and partners continue to hold fraudsters accountable.
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📢 Tammi Hunnicutt (64) and Taylor Dickson (33), both Houston-area residents, face federal charges after allegedly submitting falsified pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements to secure mortgage loans between October 2019 and September 2023.
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Read Press Release: hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-re… HUD OIG remains dedicated to protecting the integrity of HUD programs. If you see crime, waste, fraud, or abuse in HUD programs—don’t stay silent. Report it. Your voice matters—and HUD OIG is listening. hudoig.gov/Hotline
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“Today, I am proud to take the VP’s pledge and join President Trump and Vice President Vance in the fight against fraud. Together, we will ensure that American benefits programs serve only law-abiding Americans, not fraudsters and their enablers,” Acting IG Brian D. Harrison.
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HUD OIG is committed to keeping America’s housing safe. Former HUD participant Karen Meetze was sentenced in the Western District of Tennessee after pleading guilty to making false statements that allowed a lifetime registered sex offender to live in her subsidized unit.
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Zero tolerance for violations that endanger families and misuse housing funds. Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – hudoig.gov/hotline. #HUDOIG #Accountability #PublicSafety
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Operation Clean House: HUD OIG partnered with @USMarshalsHQ and others to help apprehend 47 violent fugitives hiding in or exploiting subsidized housing across Chicagoland. SAC Machelle Jindra: “This operation reinforces our commitment to keeping America’s housing safe.”
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Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – hudoig.gov/hotline. #HUDOIG #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement @USMarshalsHQ
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📄New: HUD OIG uncovered $149.4M in funding tied up in inactive obligations, some dating back over 43 years. These funds could’ve supported rental assistance, community development, or homelessness prevention. Detangling these obligations ensures better use of taxpayer dollars.
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From coast to coast, Operation Clean House is protecting America’s housing. No fugitives. No exceptions. Accountability matters. @WHFraudTF @USMarshalsHQ
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When criminals steal federal program funds, they steal from America’s communities. HUD OIG and our investigative partners will continue protecting housing programs, defending victims, and ensuring every federal dollar serves its intended purpose. @DOTinspectorgen @NDNYnews
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HUD OIG announces results of Operation Clean House: • 491 fugitives arrested • 10 firearms seized Read full press release: hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-re…
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Kenneth Blair’s scheme showed the audacity of fraud—creating fake paystubs, bank statements, and forged documents to deceive lenders and expose the FHA program to over $3M in risk. @WHFraudTF #FraudFriday
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HUD OIG has released a press release detailing significant audit findings at three major public housing authorities: Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
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Learn more in the full press release here: hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-re…
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