There are many people who fall victim to fraud every year, which is why the judicial system is so hard on those who commit it. Fraud comes in many forms, from lying on tax returns to filling out a fake prescription. If you're accused of fraud, you need to understand...
Fraud
How you can commit fraud without realizing it
Fraud cases seem to be on the decline. According to a report published by the United States Department of Justice, fraud cases decreased by 10 percent between 2011 and 2012. Even so, fraud remains an extremely common white collar crime, one for which many people...
If I use someone’s credit card, am I committing fraud?
The laws in Ohio and across the country regarding credit fraud and theft are very clear. Unauthorized use of a person’s credit card is illegal and a white-collar crime. You may have a history of using that person’s card with his or her permission. However,...
Martin Shkreli to face trial for securities fraud
If you have followed the news about Martin Shkreli, you may have heard that he is to go to trial for allegations of securities fraud. You may already be familiar with some of the things he's done in the past, like having an account banned on Twitter for badgering a...
What you should know about insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a serious problem. The FBI reports that the annual cost of insurance fraud, non-health insurance, is about $40 billion per year. More law enforcement agencies are cracking down on potential perpetrators of insurance fraud. You should be aware that...
Defend yourself against allegations of telemarketing fraud
Telemarketing might be annoying, but it's not illegal. It does become illegal when a person tries to con another person out of money. If you're accused of this act, you'll face charges for telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is a type of white-collar crime. With...
You can fight against charges of running a pyramid scheme
One white collar crime that can get you into trouble with the law is known as a pyramid scheme. This scheme is relatively easy to recognize and follows a predictable pattern. How can you recognize a pyramid scheme? Usually, the person at the top of the pyramid creates...
What’s the difference between tax fraud and negligence?
It's the time of year when people are beginning to get their documents together to file their income taxes. Even with all of the electronic software available to help file your taxes, the Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations can be confusing and daunting....
What is mass marketing fraud?
Mass marketing fraud is a type of fraud scheme that uses more than one kind of mass-communication technique. The techniques could include the Internet, mail, telephone, email or even meetings with large groups of people. There are two general categories of mass...
What are the elements of and types of credit card fraud?
Credit card fraud is a serious crime that is treated as such by the law. When a person is accused of this crime, they will soon find that the punishment can be quite severe. There are many elements of credit card fraud, such as when a person does one of the following:...
