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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
While each instance of alleged white-collar crime has unique factors, a close look at a specific case can reveal some aspects of the New Jersey legal system. Embezzlement, the fraudulent taking of assets by another person entrusted with those assets, often involves a...
When you use electronic communications across state lines to defraud others, you may face conviction, severe fines and up to 20 years in prison. These penalties may also apply even if you do not succeed in stealing someone's money or property. A prosecutor can use the...
