Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
When people see doctors in New York the health care provider typically bills their health insurance company for payment. Many people have private health insurance through their employer or pay for it on their own. Many other people have Medicare or Medicaid in place...
When an individual, health care provider or company defrauds the federal government, insurers, or state or federal aid programs such as New York Medicaid, they have committed health care fraud. Persons convicted can receive years in prison with costly fines. Federal...
The definition of financial fraud is intentional deception for financial gain, such as with insider trading, embezzlement and Ponzi schemes. Residents of New York may want to learn about the types and signs of financial fraud. Insider trading Insider trading is a type...
Anyone who has lived in New York City for more than a few years knows that fraud schemes can be as numerous as commuters on a rush hour subway train. A recent indictment in federal district court demonstrates the never-ending variety in the fraud schemes that attract...
Residents of New York may want to learn more about changes to laws regarding drug paraphernalia. The governor signed some new bills that decriminalize the possession and sale of syringes and hypodermic needles. According to news reports, the result may be more people...
Thirteen individuals have been arrested in a massive New York City corruption scandal. The charges include money laundering, health care fraud, bribery and a host of other charges. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of...
Technology is always advancing, bringing with it change to the financial world as we know it. For example, cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular among many businesses and investors. However, as with other financial transactions, crimes involving...
White collar fraud crimes can carry hefty jail sentences and time incarcerated along with other potential penalties and consequences. Accused individuals facing them should understand what is considered white collar fraud and how to defend themselves against those...
A high-yield investment program is supposed to bring high returns to New York investors. However, it is a classic Ponzi scheme in which no real investments are made, and the scammers walk away with their victims' money without doing any work. There are few to no gains...
New York residents facing mortgage fraud need to protect their rights and fight the charges. Property flipping is normally legal, but sometimes, it constitutes fraud. What is property flipping? Property flipping is a common practice in real estate. It involves buying...
