State and federal authorities say scammers are luring vulnerable Native Americans into fake rehab centers in Arizona and then billing Medicaid for millions in fraudulent claims. Officials say the illicit businesses promise treatment but some seeking help check in and end up missing, assaulted or even dead. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.
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