When law enforcement in Ohio has reasons to believe that you may have committed fraud or other criminal acts, they may initiate an investigation. If you are not keen, you may not know this until it is too late, and they are at your door with a court summons. In order...
Fraud
What to know about federal sentencing guidelines
If you are accused of a federal crime in Ohio, you can expect certain things. One of them will be to have the severity of your crime judged by a very strict series of guidelines. These have been put in place to streamline the process of sentencing. They will determine...
What are the most common types of fraud?
Being charged with fraud in the state of Ohio can be a devastating experience. You may not even be certain of why you were charged. You may likewise not know what kind of fraud is being alleged. It's a good idea to get familiar with the idea of fraud. Doing so can...
Understanding bankruptcy fraud
Bankruptcy is one of the best features of U.S. law. It allows people to wipe the slate clean and start over again. Prior to the development of bankruptcy, countries used measures like workhouses and debtors' prisons to punish people who had lost everything. Of course,...
How Doctors Commit Medicaid Fraud
Medicaid fraud in Ohio costs the state millions of dollars each year. This type of fraud is hurtful because it diverts funds from people who could benefit from legitimate health care services. Governments at all levels are taking steps to stop individuals who wish to...
Common forms of healthcare fraud and how to avoid them
People enter the healthcare industry for various reasons. It may be a family tradition to work in the medical field. Some people look forward to the eventual financial wealth they will experience. Others have a giving and helpful personality, and some find research...
Man indicted on aggravated identity theft charge in Ohio
A man in Ohio had been accused of making false claims that he was a missing child. A federal grand jury has now accused him and indicted him on one count of aggravated identity theft and two others for making false statements. When you think of identity theft, you...
4 face charges after alleged bank fraud
Fraud is a crime that is taken seriously because it affects many. Faking a signature could result in a check being cashed, for example, that then empties someone's bank account. It could be the falsification of documents that help you receive property that isn't yours...
Ohio warns about phishing scams of all kinds
In Ohio, phishing scams seem to become more creative with each passing year. If law enforcement officials accuse you of participating in or masterminding one of these schemes, you must act quickly to avoid indictment or arrest. Your future is on the line. Case...
Man accused of theft, scamming homeowners faces felony charges
A man in Milford has been charged in relation to a roofing scam, according to a July 2 report. The report out of Cincinnati states that there were nine different homeowners who were stolen from during the course of the scam. The man accused of scamming the homeowners,...
