Facing embezzlement charges can be a frightening proposition. However, a conviction can have devastating consequences. Hefty fines and significant time in a state or federal prison are only the beginning. Once you complete the sentence, you may lose civil liberties...
Prescription drug fraud causes problems for everyone within the system. It can drive drug prices higher, increase regulations, and make it more difficult for people to get the medications they need. The AMCP explains prescription drug fraud can occur in many ways, but...
You have likely heard of the term mail fraud before, as it is one of the more common types of white-collar crimes that end in a relatively high number of convictions. But why is this crime such a problem? The penalties for it often seem extremely harsh as well, but do...
You may think that you would be able to recognize a Ponzi scheme upon first glance, and many others feel the same. But unfortunately, it is actually quite hard to spot certain types of Ponzi schemes, especially when they present themselves in an entirely different way...
Prescription drug fraud charges can fall on anyone's shoulders, no matter where you come from in life or what your status is. It ranges from addicted users who forge prescriptions to get their fix, to pharmacists who fall under scrutiny for mismatched records. If you...
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...
The government classifies mail fraud as a serious federal offense. The state of Texas also regards it as a severe violation of the law. It involves two parts. The first is the creation of or intention to create a plan for defrauding a person or entity. The second is...
With the COVID-19 back in full swing, many Texans are finding themselves in need of some kind of financial relief. Fortunately, some relief programs exist to help people who are in the direst financial need. Sometimes, however, programs like these that are intended to...
To some people and in some instances, spotting a Ponzi scheme is fairly easy. However, when people find themselves in desperate financial situations, they might get drawn into business opportunities that do not at first present themselves as Ponzi schemes. When law...
Healthcare fraud not only drives up medical costs, it can also result in harm to patients. A Texas healthcare fraud enforcement operation coordinated among several federal and state agencies illustrates the determination to uncover fraudulent practices and to hold...