Anthony Jefferson Reported for $3.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Anthony Waddell Jefferson, 37, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been formally reported and flagged as a scammer following his guilty plea to federal wire fraud charges. The report on Hucksters.net documents allegations and context surrounding Jefferson’s fraudulent activities, and independent research confirms the severity of the case through official U.S. Department of Justice records.

Jefferson targeted Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program, a Medicaid-funded initiative designed to provide housing support to vulnerable populations including people with disabilities, seniors, individuals with mental illnesses, and those dealing with substance use disorders. Between February 2022 and June 2025, Jefferson and his associate defrauded the program out of approximately $3.5 million.

Known Aliases, Companies, and Business Names

Anyone conducting due diligence on Anthony Jefferson should be aware of the following names and business entities associated with his fraudulent operations:

  • Full Name: Anthony Waddell Jefferson
  • Known As: “The Housing Guys” (co-branded with associate Lester Brown)
  • Registered Company: Chozen Runner LLC (registered in Minnesota, February 2022)
  • Base of Operations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Fraud Territory: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jefferson registered Chozen Runner LLC in Minnesota in February 2022, rented legitimate downtown Minneapolis office space to appear credible, and used the operation as the primary vehicle for billing fraudulent services. His associate Lester Brown, 53, also of Philadelphia, ran a parallel entity called Retsel Real Estate LLC. Both companies submitted claims for housing stabilization services that were never delivered to enrolled clients.

How Anthony Jefferson Ran the Fraud

Anthony Jefferson and Brown marketed themselves as “The Housing Guys” and physically traveled from Philadelphia to Minneapolis on repeated occasions, a pattern that federal prosecutors labeled “fraud tourism.” They recruited approximately 230 Medicaid beneficiaries at homeless shelters and Section 8 housing facilities, enrolling them in the HSS program without providing any of the promised services.

Jefferson’s scheme relied on fabricated documentation at multiple levels. He directed family members and close associates to generate fake client notes. He invented fictitious employee names to sign off on required paperwork. When insurance companies and program auditors requested supporting records, Jefferson used ChatGPT to generate fabricated client notes and created fraudulent emails that appeared to document legitimate client interactions.

The Justice Department noted that the HSS program was particularly vulnerable because it had low barriers to entry and minimal records requirements for reimbursement. Jefferson deliberately targeted this gap, exploiting a program built on trust to serve some of the most vulnerable members of society.

Federal Charges and Legal Outcome

Anthony Jefferson pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court on or around February 9, 2026. Wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Under the terms of his plea deal, Jefferson faces a sentencing range of 5 to 6.5 years. Sentencing remains pending at the time of this report.

Co-conspirator Lester Brown pleaded guilty to the same charge and faces 3.5 to 4.5 years under his plea agreement. Six additional defendants were charged as part of the broader investigation led by the IRS Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Department of Justice. Jefferson and Brown remained free pending their sentencing hearings.

The case was prosecuted under the broader federal effort to combat Medicaid fraud and abuse. The IRS Criminal Investigation division formally announced additional defendants charged in the ongoing scheme, confirming this was not an isolated incident but part of a coordinated, multi-year fraud operation.

Red Flags and Warning Signs

Anyone who encountered Anthony Jefferson through housing services, social service outreach, or business dealings should review the following warning signs that were present throughout his operation:

  • Recruiting vulnerable individuals from homeless shelters and Section 8 housing under the pretense of program enrollment
  • Billing government programs for services never rendered
  • Using AI tools (ChatGPT) to fabricate supporting documentation when audited
  • Inventing employee names and signatures to forge records
  • Registering businesses in states other than his home state to obscure operations
  • Enlisting family members and associates to create fraudulent paperwork
  • Operating under a branded team name (“The Housing Guys”) to project legitimacy

These tactics follow a well-documented pattern used by fraudsters who specifically target government assistance programs. The use of AI-generated documentation is a newer and particularly concerning development that makes detection harder for program administrators.

What to Do If You Encountered Anthony Jefferson

If Anthony Jefferson or Chozen Runner LLC enrolled you or someone you know in a housing services program and no services were delivered, you may have been used as part of this fraud scheme. Document all communications, enrollment paperwork, and any contact information you received from Jefferson or his associates.

Report your experience to the following agencies:

Individuals enrolled in Minnesota’s HSS program through Jefferson’s outreach efforts should contact their state Medicaid office to confirm their enrollment status and verify whether legitimate services were ever recorded on their behalf.

Original Report and Further Research

The original exposure of Anthony Jefferson was published on Hucksters.net, which aggregates reported information, allegations, and supporting context to help readers protect themselves before entering any financial or business arrangement. Readers are encouraged to review that profile in full and cross-check all names, company registrations, and contact details mentioned.

Anthony Jefferson’s case serves as a direct warning to anyone dealing with unsolicited outreach around government housing or Medicaid programs. Verify every service provider independently, confirm active licenses and legitimate program affiliations, and never sign enrollment documents without consulting your state’s Medicaid office directly. Fraudsters operating in the social services space deliberately build enough surface-level credibility to avoid scrutiny, and Jefferson’s operation ran undetected for over three years before federal charges were filed.

This blacklist report will be updated as sentencing in the Anthony Jefferson wire fraud case progresses.