A health scam presents itself as a magical cure-all for many ailments, but they haven't been scientifically proven nor approved by the FDA. The cost of health care makes these products attractive to consumers looking for relief, but it can delay proper treatment in...
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What To Expect In Your First Meeting With Your Attorney
When you're accused of a crime, the stress can feel overwhelming. You may experience further stress when you think about meeting with a defense attorney for the first time.Talking about your case with a lawyer should not cause you anxiety. If anything, you should...
Understanding how drug charges could affect your financial aid
Your opportunity to attend college in New York City is one that you are proud of. You anticipate moving beyond your former drug charges and building a successful and rewarding life and career. However, will your drug charges affect your eligibility to receive...
Mortgage fraud is complex and must be taken seriously
The mortgage industry deals with high-dollar investments in massive quantities. There is a lot of room for error, but there are many different instances in which something will go amiss that is viewed as more than just a mistake during the process. Some people who are...
4 examples of serious financial crimes
You've run your company successfully for the past two decades. That puts you in a position of power. You handle company assets. Shareholders trust you with their money. Banks offer loans and lines of credit. Moreover, no one questions you. It's your company. You're...
Bank fraud may not include intent to defraud a bank
Fraud charges are often very difficult to understand, especially considering just how complex our banking systems are in 2018 as opposed to banking even 10 or so years ago. More than ever, we live in an interconnected world, and those interconnections often blur the...
Understanding possession with intent to distribute
Receiving any kind of drug charge is very serious, but possession with intent to distribute is a particularly concerning charge that regularly results in serious jail time. It is well known that drug charges receive some of the harshest sentencing handed down to any...
What do investigators look for on social media?
White collar crime investigations often turn to the Internet. But it's not all about looking for electronic paper trails, bank statements or email messages about money transfers. Those things are important, to be sure, but investigators also turn to something many...
Don’t confuse tax fraud and tax mistakes
Tax fraud is every bit as serious as it sounds, with the IRS on the lookout for anyone who tries to game the system. Many people face confusion as to the difference between tax fraud and tax mistakes. The IRS does not consider a basic mistake to be a crime. For...
Types of mortgage fraud
Fraud charges can come with serious consequences. Those who suspect they may face some form of fraud charge should carefully consider the steps they need to take to build the strongest defense possible. Not only do fraud charges endanger your freedoms as a civilian,...