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How Common is Wire Fraud?

Unfortunately, wire fraud is a common crime the federal government takes seriously. It involves using electronic communications, such as phone calls or emails, to deceive individuals and persuade them to send money or provide sensitive information. This type of fraud can cause financial losses and other harm. If the federal...

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What are the Stages of Money Laundering?

Money laundering is a complicated and unlawful process that involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained funds to make them appear legitimate. This criminal activity is conducted in several stages, each with its purpose and method. When seeking a conviction for money laundering, prosecutors must demonstrate that a defendant followed...

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Computer Crime Penalties in New York

Computer crimes cover many illegal activities, from hacking and identity theft to online fraud. If you’re accused of a computer-related offense, it’s important to understand the possible consequences and how New York computer crime lawyer Peter Katz can help defend your case. Types of Computer Crimes and Their Penalties Computer...

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What is a Financial Crime?

Financial crime is a broad term for illegal activities involving deception or dishonesty for financial gain. Being charged with this offense could severely impact your career, reputation, and freedom. New York financial crimes lawyer Peter Katz can determine the most effective defense strategy to protect your rights and future. Common...

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Best practices for preventing white collar crime in business

White-collar crime encompasses a range of non-violent, financially motivated offenses, including fraud, embezzlement, insider trading and cybercrimes. The potential for these crimes is higher than ever. Therefore, learn how to protect your company from white-collar crimes. Hiring and training processes Start with your hiring process. Check backgrounds and references for...

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3 FAQs about wire fraud

In an era of technical advances, the internet often serves as an arena for get-rich-quick schemes and other endeavors that the law considers wire fraud. The Federal Trade reported that American consumers lost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022. That staggering number has state and federal law enforcement agencies on...

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What is embezzlement

In the realm of financial crimes, embezzlement occupies a unique position. It often involves a breach of trust that makes it distinct from other forms of theft. In today’s business world, it is important to understand embezzlement and take steps to stop it. The act of embezzlement Embezzlement is a...

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Signs of cryptocurrency fraud

In 2009, Bitcoin became the first cryptocurrency in an effort to decentralize the money supply. Over the last 14 years, more than 21,000 additional currencies have entered the market. Today, more than 50 million Americans own some type of crypto, and 57% of those are millennials. However, with the recent...

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What is a money mule

Many criminals realize that getting someone else to do work for them reduces the chance that they will be caught and allows them to bring in even more profits. Sometimes, those whom they select know what they are getting into, such as when people sign up to sell drugs for...

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Policy changes to how the department of justice investigates white collar crimes

Corporate crimes often receive less scrutiny than those involving violence. That said, people are acknowledging that financial misdealing can be equally harmful. In some cases, they are even more so. This realization is causing the Department of Justice to toughen investigations. New policies are turning up the heat. Soon, it...

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