You can lose everything you have, your business, freedom and future with a single fraud charge. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1348, federal prosecutors can go after anyone suspected of engaging in schemes to defraud investors. This can happen when someone lies to investors, uses...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced accusations of criminal activity against Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), a company owned by two entrepreneurs who bought famous retail brands as they were working through bankruptcy. Examples of brands...
Being accused of fraud in a civil case can shake your reputation, your finances and your peace of mind. Maybe a business deal went wrong or someone claims you misrepresented facts during a transaction. Whatever the circumstances, a civil fraud claim is serious — even...
Charity fraud charges carry serious consequences. Prosecutors often see these cases as deliberate efforts to deceive donors. Even before trial, accusations alone can damage your name. Learning how these charges arise and how to respond gives you a better chance to...
Fraud cases are on the rise throughout the United States. This surge has prompted heightened enforcement efforts, which means individuals may unwittingly find themselves facing allegations of bank fraud like check fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, wire fraud,...
If you're facing elder fraud charges, you need to understand the serious nature of these accusations. Prosecutors treat these cases with extreme prejudice, and they'll go after you aggressively. Don't sit back and wait for the state to build its case against you. You...
Federal bribery cases in New York follow federal law, not state law. You face exposure if you offer or accept value to influence a specific official act. Key elements under federal law Under 18 U.S.C. § 201, both the giver and the official can commit federal...
Fraud allegations can have devastating impacts on businesses, as seen in the case of Tricolor Holdings. This subprime car lender, which specialized in providing financing to lower-income Hispanic customers, recently collapsed into bankruptcy amid allegations of...
Mortgage fraud poses significant challenges to the real estate and financial sectors. It involves intentional misrepresentation or omission of information by an applicant or other parties involved in the mortgage process. This type of white-collar crime spiked in the...
When it comes to financial crimes, embezzlement and fraud are often confused. However, these two offenses have distinct characteristics that set them apart. This article will explore the differences between embezzlement and fraud, helping you understand these complex...