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Identity Fraud in Home Care Services Puts Patients at Risk

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Identity fraud among home care workers is increasing, with unqualified individuals impersonating caregivers, leading to severe patient neglect and even fatalities. The issue is exacerbated by weak identity verification measures, particularly in the U.S., where labor shortages make the sector vulnerable to abuse. Experts recommend multi-pronged authentication methods, including biometrics and geofencing, to mitigate these risks.

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  1. 19.12.2025 17:04 1 articles · 3h ago

    Identity Fraud in Home Care Services Puts Patients at Risk

    Identity fraud among home care workers is increasing, with unqualified individuals impersonating caregivers, leading to severe patient neglect and even fatalities. The issue is exacerbated by weak identity verification measures, particularly in the U.S., where labor shortages make the sector vulnerable to abuse. Experts recommend multi-pronged authentication methods, including biometrics and geofencing, to mitigate these risks.

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  • Identity fraud in home care involves unqualified individuals impersonating caregivers, leading to severe patient neglect and fatalities.

    First reported: 19.12.2025 17:04
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  • The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reported 298 fraud convictions involving personal care service attendants in 2024.

    First reported: 19.12.2025 17:04
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  • Current verification measures using geolocation can be fooled if attackers have the legitimate user's credentials.

    First reported: 19.12.2025 17:04
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  • Experts recommend combining biometric authentication with geofencing to verify the identity and presence of caregivers.

    First reported: 19.12.2025 17:04
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  • The issue is widespread and affects multiple sectors, including construction, cleaning services, and hospitality.

    First reported: 19.12.2025 17:04
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