Woman charged with selling $270,000 of stolen dentistry items online.
Officers obtained search warrants for Lucarino’s eBay and PayPal accounts and found records of $265,252 worth of sales from March 31, 2018, to September 27, 2023.
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6 month sentence for stealing over 100K from dentist
“If Ms. Valach had ever contacted me, acknowledged the embezzlement, apologized and attempted to make restitution, I am sure we all would not be here in court today, spending time and taxpayer dollars on these proceedings,”
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Doctors’ office worker stole, forged Rx forms, Raleigh police say
DO NOT HIRE THIS PERSON: Xavierre Pakingam Hunter.
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NY dental executive accused of stealing $400,000 from employer.
Carla Fisher-Schmitt, 44, is charged with felony grand larceny, accused of stealing money from Cicero Dental Associates from January 2021 until Oct. 16, 2023.
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It’s not just employees who steal from dentists.
Here are just a few of the stories involving patient dishonesty. Insurance Fraud How to respond to patients asking the dentist to “cut corners” with insurance. Dental Identity Theft The woman had purchased a person’s entire profile, complete with personal information, from a mutual acquaintance. A search of her bag revealed a stash of cash,…
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Hiring Kids!
Did you know that you can actually save on taxes by hiring your kids in your Dental practice?
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Is This How They Talk To Everybody?
Last week I phoned a dental office to speak to the lady owner, and a male voice answered the phone. The male did not identify himself clearly, so I began by introducing myself by name, and asking if the lady owner [let’s call her Dr. Jones] was in the practice on this day [that I…
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Strategic Business Structure & QBI Optimization for Dentists
BUSINESS STRUCTURE As a Dentist, choosing the right business structure and leveraging the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction can be powerful tools for reducing your tax liabilities. In this article, we will explore a strategic business structure optimization strategy paired with the QBI deduction specifically tailored for Dentists. By implementing these approaches, you can unlock…
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Patient Identity Theft
Patient Identity Theft It could happen to your office: a new patient uses someone else’s identification to falsely obtain dental treatment. When discovered, the patient finance or insurance company will recover its payment from you, and unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will then be able to recover your fee from the patient. Related: Florida…
