You didn't make the best decision when you decided to take a friend's credit card and start spending all their credit line on things you wanted. You didn't think they'd ever figure out it was you, and you knew that they could get the fraudulent charges reversed. You...
Federal Fraud Charges
Man faces charges over stolen identity
Identity theft is a serious accusation to face. It's punishable by high fines and many years in prison. If you're accused of a crime this like, it's important for you to put together a defense for your case.Take, for example, a case out of Kingston, where a man has...
If you made a mistake on your taxes, is it fraud?
Federal fraud charges come with harsh penalties, which is why it's important to find an attorney quickly if you're facing accusations or if you're a part of an investigation. Fraud impacts businesses, consumers and the entire economy, so it's taken very seriously by...
Identity theft: A growing crime in America
Federal fraud charges are financial crimes that have an impact on individuals, businesses and the United States' economy. Since there are so many issues that can be caused by fraud, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) takes a strong stance in investigating cases...
Chrisleys face federal charges over allegations of fraud
Tax evasion is a serious crime, but that doesn't mean that a case can't be resolved in your favor. Allegations of fraud could be alleged after someone reports that they believe you've participated in fraudulent activities or as a result of the state or government's...
Mortgage fraud can lead to heavy fines and prison
Mortgage fraud is an umbrella term that includes a number of illegal schemes for misrepresenting or misstating information on mortgage documents. For example, someone who submits falsified W-2 forms to obtain a mortgage could be accused of fraud.Usually, fraud...
Understand the serious nature of insurance fraud charges
Federal fraud charges are serious business. A federal charge can land you in prison for years, and the financial impact can be high.One kind of fraud that a person may commit that would be considered a felony is insurance fraud. As a felony, insurance fraud carries a...
Bribery: A quick way to face federal charges
If you are convicted of a federal fraud, you could face serious penalties such as high fines and time in prison. Fraud is normally a financial crime, so the financial implications of getting caught committing fraud can be extreme.One form of financial fraud is...
Man faces federal fraud charges for military contract kickbacks
Fraud charges can be so serious that you end up in prison for many years. Violating federal fraud laws typically results in felony charges after long investigations where forensic accountants piece together exactly where your money has come from and how you received...
Insurance commissioner faces indictment for fraud in Georgia
In news from mid-May, it was reported that the U.S. attorney's office is negotiating with Georgia's insurance commissioner to turn himself in for insurance fraud. The office has a 38-count indictment detailing a series of fraudulent acts by the man who was working for...