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 […]
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 […]
6 Tips For Protecting Your Credit/Debit Card Information
December 12, 2015 by ·
There are many ways in which a criminal can get hold of your credit or debit card information. “Skimming” is a crime where the information contained on the card’s magnetic strip is reproduced via a device that scans and stores the card data. Lost or stolen cards might also end up in the wrong hands, and dishonest […]
The Many Faces of Bank Fraud
November 22, 2015 by ·
Most of us hear words like “theft” and “fraud” in our everyday lives, but we’re unfamiliar with what those things really mean when it comes to criminal charges. Bank fraud, for example, can take a number of forms and can be perpetrated by persons in a variety of positions. There are two parts to the […]
Bank & Mortgage Fraud Is No Laughing Matter
March 10, 2015 by ·
You need to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as you learn you’re being investigated for mortgage or bank fraud in Newark, are contacted by law enforcement authorities, or even suspect you may be in trouble. Your ability to defend yourself depends on your ability to know your rights, and only an experienced criminal […]
Your Life Can Turn Dark Without The Right White Collar Crime Attorney
January 22, 2015 by ·
White Collar Crime comes about when someone has the opportunity to commit a crime that they might otherwise not have been capable of committing if they’d been in a blue-collar position. This term has only been around about 75 years and is used to describe a non-violent money related crime. If you’ve been accused of […]
Bank Fraud Charges Require An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
January 20, 2015 by ·
If you’ve been arrested or indicted on charges related to bank fraud, you need to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Because you’re dealing with charges at the federal level, this is nothing to take lightly. We’ve seen incredible examples in the last decade of bank fraud…some people have gone to prison. […]
Why Do I Need A “Criminal Defense Lawyer” When I’m Not A Criminal?
January 15, 2015 by ·
One of the most important tenants of our legal system is that you have the presumption of innocence, more commonly said in this way: “you are innocent until proven guilty.” So even if you haven’t done anything wrong, why would you need to call a “criminal defense lawyer”? You might ask yourself if associating yourself […]
Contact An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Quickly If You’re Being Investigated For Mortgage Fraud
January 9, 2015 by ·
There comes a point where the average person just has to trust the experts, and getting a mortgage is one of them. During most mortgage closings, most people will sign anything you put in front of them. Buying a single house has more jargon in the paperwork than they could ever hope to understand; they have […]
$200 million fraud scheme in tri-state area may make for a complex trial
October 15, 2014 by ·
On February 5, 18 people were charged and 13 arrested in Newark for purportedly stealing $200 million in what could be one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever handled by the United States Department of Justice. The defendants allegedly operated out of several different locations throughout New York and New Jersey, including Iselin, […]
