In a previous blog post, we briefly discussed the many faces of bank fraud, which occurs when a person or group obtains money or other assets from a bank or other financial institution using illegal means. Among the more common types of bank fraud is check fraud, which includes the modification, theft, and forgery of […]
Simple Defenses Against A Tax Evasion Charge
January 27, 2016 by ·
Although the IRS will generally not pursue negligent taxpayers, they take tax evasion crimes very seriously. Tax evasion is a type of tax fraud, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: the intentional avoidance of paying taxes. A person being charged with tax evasion will find little sympathy for weak defenses such as not […]
Three Qualities You Need In A Defense Attorney
January 23, 2016 by ·
If you’re facing a criminal charge, the most important step you can take is to call an appropriate defense attorney. For serious, complex charges such as tax evasion or other tax fraud charges, the attorney you choose needs to have a few specific qualities in order to give you the best possible result. If you’re […]
Protect Your Investments: Warning Signs of Securities Fraud
January 19, 2016 by ·
Investing your money can be an effective way to plan for retirement or to begin saving to send your children to college, but securities fraud (investment fraud) is an increasingly problematic presence within the stock market, making it hard to know what to do. Keep these warning signs of securities fraud in mind to […]
What Is Securities Fraud?
January 15, 2016 by ·
Securities fraud occurs when a stock market investor is caused to make a sale or purchase decision based on false information or without key information. Because of the number of people and the complex system involved, there are many types of securities fraud. The most common three forms of securities fraud are: Insider Trading Illegal […]
Guard Against Mortgage Fraud While Refinancing Your Home
January 11, 2016 by ·
Homeowners choose to refinance their homes for many reasons. Restructuring your mortgage can result in lower monthly payments, a lower interest rate, or a longer loan term, making it more manageable to repay the loan. Homeowners might also opt to refinance due to a divorce, in order to get a fixed-rate mortgage, or for a […]
Protecting Your Medical Information From Health Care Fraud Schemes
January 7, 2016 by ·
Protecting your personal information is an endeavor that becomes increasingly difficult as technology advances and criminals invent new ways to access your sensitive documents and information stored online. We’re all too familiar with white collar crimes such as identity theft and credit card fraud, but these are not the only schemes you must protect yourself […]
The Difference Between Tax Fraud & Negligence
January 3, 2016 by ·
Tax fraud is a serious crime, but what if you make an honest mistake on your taxes? Don’t worry. The IRS realizes that the tax code can be difficult for the typical person to understand. Auditors are trained to separate tax errors between two categories: tax fraud and tax negligence. While the former of these […]
3 Ways To Guard Against Identity Theft While Online
December 25, 2015 by ·
Protecting yourself from identity theft is a war fought on two fronts. Half of it is fought in the real world as you go about your daily routine, and the other half is fought in the virtual world, online. To learn about how to guard yourself against identity theft in your everyday life, visit this […]
3 Ways To Guard Against Identity Theft
December 20, 2015 by ·
Identity theft is a frightening crime. These kinds of thieves can destroy your credit or even commit other crimes using your name. There are many things you can do to help protect your identity. Let’s take a look at a few of them: Don’t Overshare Identity thieves aren’t likely to announce themselves, so it’s a […]
