Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
What do professionals in the loan transaction chain, house flippers and potential homeowners all have in common? All could engage in acts of fraud. Sometimes, in an effort to maximize our own profits or qualify for a mortgage for our dream home, we engage in acts that...
If you are in a business in which people trust you with their money, you need to understand that you could be charged with financial fraud. This is not to say that you actually did anything wrong, just that you could face financial fraud charges. As such, it is...
Under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1341, it is unlawful to use the U.S. postal service, or private mail carriers (e.g., UPS or FedEx), to facilitate a crime or send or receive anything related to a crime. Even if mail fraud is just one small part of a much bigger crime, you could...
Financial crimes are not just plots in movies or television series. When residents in New York City and elsewhere are accused of financial crimes, they should take it seriously. Much like Hollywood depicts them, these crimes can have significant criminal consequences....
Money laundering is a serious crime that can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and a lengthy incarceration period. If you obtain funds illegally and then, through a series of financial transactions often involving a shell company, hide the true source of the funds...
If you’ve been accused of some sort of financial crime, the prosecution probably has an extensive amount of evidence it intends to use against you. That can leave you worried about what the future has in store for you and what you can do to avoid the harshest...
A tumultuous economy and skyrocketing inflation are causing millions of Americans to struggle for ways to stay afloat. Sometimes we make questionable financial decisions in order to get immediate relief or to find a creative angle to achieve a goal. The accusations of...
Insurance fraud is the sort of white-collar crime that just about anybody in the New York City area could be accused of. Many New Yorkers might think of white collar crimes as involving corrupt businesspeople or professionals, as well as those who might be operating...
The stock market in New York is the natural venue for a great many scams. As an investor, it will be up to you to do all that you can to spot and avoid them. This will require vigilance on your part as well as a knowledge of what to look for. This foresight will help...
Purchasing a home is a major goal for many New York residents, and most home purchases involve borrowing money through a mortgage. Unfortunately, almost everyone has heard of mortgage fraud and there are several ways mortgage fraud can arise. Two main types of...
