The use of the internet to commit fraud can harm more than just the direct victim of the crime. As someone who owns a business, you should understand the risk that cybercriminals might implicate your company in the crime of spear phishing. According to U.S. News and...
The impact of healthcare fraud is wide-ranging and anything but minimal. Billions are lost every year with the trickle-down affecting patients dealing with the aftermath of unnecessary medical procedures and non-victims forced to pay higher insurance premiums and...
The damage cybercriminals inflict does not always stop with the direct victim of the crime. Companies that have not sought to hurt anyone can nonetheless become caught up in an internet crime scheme. If law enforcement suspects that a business willingly allowed...
Mail fraud occurs when a person uses the mail to pursue a scheme that involves lies or omissions with the intent to defraud others of money, property or services. Wire fraud is an attempt to obtain money or goods through fraud or false pretenses through the use of...
Healthcare fraud is common. It occurs in various ways. Healthcare providers may face fraud charges because they purposely take illegal actions. However, simple mistakes or inattentiveness may also result in charges. Providers are not the only ones who might face...
Taking steps to reduce the taxes you owe is not necessarily a crime. There are many legal avenues available to minimize tax liability. There is a difference, however, between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The penalties for a tax evasion conviction can be severe. Tax...
Most people know that tax evasion is a white-collar crime that the IRS investigates and prosecutes against individuals and businesses. Tax evasion generally means not paying your taxes or not paying all that you owe. But unless you have been charged with tax evasion,...
When you hear the word "racketeering", what comes to mind? Odds are that it's gangster movies and television shows or real-life figures like Al Capone and John Gotti. But what is the crime of racketeering, and how would it cause a person to face federal charges under...
A restraining order is usually a civil law matter. But violating the terms of a restraining order issued against you can lead to your arrest and a possible jail sentence. Because a restraining order is a judicial order, violating it is a crime. The person who...
You have surely heard of Miranda rights. They are often included for dramatic effect in arrest scenes in movies and television shows involving police or criminal activity. But what do you actually know about your Miranda rights? Do you know how they can aid you in...
