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...
How to spot a Ponzi scheme
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...
A statewide sweep focuses on ending Texas healthcare fraud
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...
Do you know how bankruptcy fraud works?
Maybe your financial health has taken a series of hits lately, leaving you in dire financial straits. While you know that filing for bankruptcy is an option, you may feel hesitant about losing some of your treasured items. You could "accidentally" leave off certain...
Understanding criminal allegations of fraud
Financial 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...
Insurance fraud basics
Insurance fraud can be a serious allegation for any accused individual that they should regard with concern and ensure they know who to respond to. Insurance fraud may be alleged in circumstances when an insured individual is accused of making a false or exaggerated...
What is insurance fraud?
When an accused individual has been charged with insurance fraud or is facing other fraud charges, they may wonder exactly what they are being accused of. The most basic definition of insurance fraud is when an insured individual has been accused of making a false or...
What are fraud charges?
One thing that Texans accused of committing fraud should understand is that fraud charges are serious criminal charges which can result in serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. That is why also understanding fraud defense options is so important...
The basics of fraud charges
Fraud charges are serious criminal charges which can result in significant criminal penalties and consequences for accused individuals. As a result, accused individuals should be familiar with what they are facing and the different defense options available for fraud...
What felony level is identity theft in Texas?
Identity theft has become a major issue in today’s world. So, you might not be surprised to hear that Texas has harsh laws against such theft.Under Texas law, it is a felony offense to use, transfer, possess or obtain the identifying information of another...