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 […]
Bank Fraud: A Detailed Look
In today’s blog, we take a detailed look at a common white collar crime—bank fraud. With bank fraud being a hot topic again thanks to what’s going on over at Wells Fargo, we decided that it was time to provide our readers with the ultimate guide answering the most common questions we get about bank […]
Why the Right Bank Fraud Lawyer Can Make Your Case
In a recent blog, we went over some of the latest information in the Wells Fargo bank fraud scandal. Although bank fraud isn’t generally something that people have at the front of their minds, thanks to what’s happening with Wells Fargo, bank fraud is being talked about by more people than ever. How can bank […]
Do You Need a Newark, NJ Bank Fraud Lawyer?
Bank fraud has been in the news quite a bit recently. If you’ve had the television or radio on at all, it’s likely that you’ve heard all about what’s going on with Wells Fargo. With over 5,000 employees having been fired for opening fake accounts in order to meet their sales goals, a story […]
When To Hire a Bank Fraud Attorney
What exactly is bank fraud and how do you know if you need to hire a bank fraud attorney? Well, according to federal law, bank fraud is when a person “knowingly executes, or attempts to execute a scheme or artifice to defraud a financial institution or to obtain any of the moneys, funds, credits, […]