Everyone wants to have nice things. A beautiful house, a sporty car, some fancy jewelry, maybe even a high-powered weapon, but not everyone can afford those things or are able to buy them on their own. Enter: Straw buying. Keep reading to learn more about straw buying and how it can lead to legal troubles. […]
What is Check Fraud? And What to Do If You’re Accused
December 10, 2023 by ·
Although the number of checks collected each year has steadily declined since 2000 due to the proliferation of online bill pay, check fraud is seeing a resurgence. It is a low-tech, relatively easy crime to pull off, but one that can have severe consequences. Keep reading to learn more about check fraud and what to […]
I’ve Been Accused of Securities and Commodities Fraud
October 22, 2021 by ·
What are securities and commodities fraud? The terms securities and commodities fraud are general terms that include a wide variety of different potential crimes, but can include crimes relating to investments, stocks, and other tradable financial assets. Stealing from investors, embezzlement, intentionally misrepresenting a company’s financials to investors or to financial auditors, insider trading, or […]
What Is Bank Fraud?
December 10, 2020 by ·
Bank fraud is the potential unlawful acquisition of money, property, or other valuables from a financial institution such as a bank or a credit union, or it can be defined as the acquisition of money, property, or other valuables by misrepresenting oneself or their business as one of the aforementioned financial institutions. This is a […]
What Constitutes Bank Fraud?
January 17, 2018 by ·
Bank fraud is a term that gets thrown around on a fairly regular basis, but the truth of the matter is that it’s a blanket term for a number of other crimes. That’s why in today’s post, we thought we’d take a look at a few of the things that constitute bank fraud. And, of […]
The Story of Bank Fraud at Wells Fargo Continues to Develop
December 14, 2017 by ·
Following the news in this day and age is often accompanied by the feeling of being overwhelmed. Whether the headlines are about what’s going on in Hollywood, what might happen regarding the world wide web and net neutrality, the countless number of political issues that are at the forefront of daily life, or even the […]
We Can Help You To Fight Against Bank Fraud Charges
August 17, 2017 by ·
Your day was going about as usual. You woke up, headed to work, grabbed some lunch, powered through your day, and returned home. That’s when you found out that you’re facing bank fraud charges. What are you supposed to do if you find yourself in a situation like this one? Chances are that you felt […]
3 Qualities of a Great Bank Fraud Attorney
May 19, 2017 by ·
Here at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we’re proud to say that we’ve assembled a team of experts who can handle any case that comes our way. With over three decades of experience in our industry and a track record of success, we’re well equipped to handle everything from defending you against bank […]
3 Steps to Take If You’re Being Investigated for Bank Fraud
April 28, 2017 by ·
If you’re being investigated for bank fraud, there’s a good chance you’re feeling like there’s not much you can do for yourself. Fortunately for you, nothing is further from the truth. Although the recent housing downturn has made for an uptick in bank fraud and federal officials are conducting more investigations than ever, if you […]
What is Bank Fraud and When is it Time to Hire a Defense Attorney?
March 29, 2017 by ·
It’s well known that bank fraud is often considered a criminal offense, but how is it different than simply robbing a bank? The goal of both is the same, right? After all, at the end of the day, the goal of bank fraud and bank robbing are both to take home money that doesn’t belong […]
