If you provide inaccurate information during a transaction with a financial institution you may arouse suspicions of bank fraud. As shown by reporting in the Amarillo Globe-News, you may face federal charges if you submit false statements to an FDIC-insured bank and a U.S. Attorney convinces a grand jury you did so knowingly. If you submit…
Read MorePrescription drug abuse is one of America’s greatest public health scourges. Prescription drug abuse tears families apart, devastates communities, and ends up making medical costs more expensive for everybody. This is why it is vital to understand what prescription drug fraud is and how to prevent it. Prescription drug fraud is all over the United States,…
Read MoreIf you are facing Medicaid fraud charges as a health care provider, you probably have many concerns as a result of the case. You could worry about your reputation, ability to continue your career and the financial fallout of the allegations. It is vital to review your options closely and do what you can to protect your…
Read MoreAs a healthcare professional in Texas, you may have undergone training regarding fraud, waste and abuse in the workplace. It is critical that you understand what this entails, as you do not want to be associated with a situation involving fraud.Prescription drug fraud, wage and abuse comes with many harsh penalties, including hefty fines, job…
Read MoreIn Texas, the law treats mail fraud as a serious crime. If you face related charges, the penalties could have a permanent impact on your life. But just why is mail fraud so heavily punished? And what are the penalties? How The Law Defines Mail Fraud The Congressional Research Service examines mail fraud and its related penalties.…
Read MoreYou likely never anticipate that your business dealings could potentially leave you facing charges of fraud or some other federal crime. Yet should your transactions with a particular partner or client not yield the anticipated results (and end up leaving them facing a financial loss or hardship), that could potentially happen? How is it that your actions…
Read MoreHealthcare fraud occurs in many ways. Sometimes, it is the result of actions from medical professionals, or it may be due to actions by patients. In any case, when it happens, it can create a lot of issues that have a domino effect on the industry. Pacific Prime explains fraud and corruption in healthcare not only costs money…
Read MoreAuditors employed in a large corporation have more access to financial information than most employees and are perfectly positioned to engage in some form of white-collar crime. If you find that you and other members of the accounting department are under investigation for fraud, what are your next steps? Understanding White-Collar Crime White-collar crime is a…
Read MoreFinancial crimes are considered rather serious, as they can cause significant harm to individuals and companies when committed against them. In many cases, an act of fraud involves intentional acts of deception in order to obtain significant monetary gain. However, a charge of fraud could result even if the amount in question is not large.…
Read MoreUsing credit cards and debit cards is most people’s preferred method of making payments. They may enter their information online or over the phone, give their cards to servers at restaurants when it is time to pay, or swipe them at the checkout of their favorite retail locations. In fact, using plastic to pay is…
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