Britteny Egland
Coverage of Britteny Egland in the Nexus archive.
- Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for 'fraudfluencers'
A Trump administration official warns of 'fraudfluencers' exploiting government programs through social media schemes. Britteny Egland, a California EDD contract employee, used platforms like Instagram and X to recruit followers for fraudulent unemployment and grant applications, stealing $2.8 million before being sentenced to 60 months in prison.
- Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for 'fraudfluencers'
A Trump administration official warns of 'fraudfluencers' exploiting government programs via social media, with a California Employment Development Department employee using platforms to solicit others for fraudulent unemployment insurance and grant applications, stealing $2.8 million before being sentenced to federal prison. The Department of Labor Inspector General emphasizes that such scams represent theft of taxpayer dollars and will be prosecuted.