You've seen it before; a post on social media stating that you can make $300 today if you'll just deposit $20 into a bank account for a program that can help you succeed. While there are some programs designed to help you market real products and services, many of...
White Collar Crimes
What do you need to tell your defense attorney?
You knew you were in trouble when the police arrived at your office. You thought you might be accused of participating in some of the criminal acts you saw around your office, and now you have been. It's important to have a solid strategy for defending yourself if...
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...
What is dirty money, and how does it apply to money laundering?
Money laundering is a crime in which "dirty" money is transferred through a series of transactions for assets or cash. The money is called dirty money because it is derived from criminal activities. There are a number of anti-money laundering laws that have been...
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,...
Fighting white-collar crime accusations: What to know
You've always tried to stay on the right side of the law, but you can't control everything that goes on at your business. You may not be surprised that you're facing white-collar crime allegations because of the size of the company, but that doesn't mean you should...
Weighing the expense of a white collar conviction
Many people who commit white collar crimes believe they will never be caught. It often comes as a surprise when law enforcement does catch them — and it is even more surprising to face the potential consequences that will follow. If you are facing charges such...
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...
Is gift-giving bribery?
You always liked your local government officials. You decided you wanted to try your hand at politics, too, so you applied for a position. When you arrived, you brought a donation for a charity the hiring manager loves while discussing how much you'd love the...
You can fight against charges of money laundering
You may have watched movies or heard stories about people laundering money and getting away with millions of dollars, but the truth is that many people who commit these crimes are found out and do face serious penalties. One way that major businessmen and women...