Maryland's Legislation on Fraud and Identity Theft

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The bill would require the vendor to alert a recipient of benefits that something fraudulent looks like it's happening. It will also provide next steps if there has been fraud. The bill would push the state government to hire vendors that hold a form of insurance which could be used in cases of fraud and identity theft.

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