People use their phones for everything these days. They use them for text messages, email messages, social media profiles, taking pictures and videos, doing online banking and much more. As such, if you’re being investigated for financial crimes, the police may want...

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White Collar Crimes
How can you defend yourself against loan fraud charges?
A huge number of Americans will apply for a loan at some point in their lives. The idea that a mistake during the application process can lead to loan fraud charges is truly terrifying. Loan fraud can come in a variety of forms, such as bank fraud, mortgage fraud and...
Check-related fraud is on the rise
In numerous cities across the U.S., check-related fraud rates are on the rise. In Chicago alone, banks have reported twice as many check fraud-related crimes over the last year than they did during the previous two years. Local news outlets have reported that some...
What’s trending in criminal tax enforcement efforts?
It is widely known that the IRS recently received a significant influx of funding via the Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law last August. What is less clear is exactly how individual Americans and corporate entities will be directly impacted by the...
White-collar prosecution rates continue to drop
Although there are some kinds of criminal wrongdoing that have been escalating in recent years, there is reason to believe that white-collar offenses are not among those that are spiking. According to the Syracuse University joint data center known as the ...
Stay off social media until your criminal case is resolved
There are many reasons why millions of Americans log on to social media platforms each day. These electronic resources can help individuals to network professionally, keep in touch with loved ones and find support for unique challenges. Yet, if you’re under...
4 things to consider if you are offered a plea deal
Prosecutors love plea deals. They use them to secure yet another conviction without going through the hard work of proving someone’s guilt in court. What’s more, plea deals guarantee them a win, and they know a jury might not. Things are not so clear-cut if you are on...
3 behaviors to avoid if you have been accused of white-collar crime
People make mistakes all the time, and usually, the consequences of everyday mistakes are minimal. However, you’ll need to be particularly careful to avoid making certain mistakes if you are under investigation for a white-collar crime. Doing what might seem logical...
What investors should know about securities fraud
The term securities fraud refers to deceptive behavior involving stocks and investments. A range of crimes qualify as securities fraud, including pyramid schemes and insider trading. Investors should understand the types of securities fraud and how to avoid them....
Tax avoidance versus tax fraud
Tax fraud is the failure to pay or evade your tax bill. The IRS calls fraud the misrepresentation of material facts or failure to speak when your knowledge may prevent material damage. Paying less in taxes does not mean you committed tax fraud. There is tax evasion...