Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
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...
Federal bankruptcy courts provide a way for debtors to seek relief from a seemingly impossible financial situation. Filers in a New York court should expect to present documents and evidence detailing all liabilities and assets. As with all state and court...
Prevention is the best solution for fraud in New York. There are several warning signs that are proven to indicate fraud. Exaggerated benefits A product or service that seems too good to be true is often not true. There is usually some kind of big catch like a large...
There’s a lot on the line when you’re accused of healthcare fraud. Your career can certainly be in jeopardy, but so, too, can your financial stability and your freedom. That’s why if you’re under investigation for healthcare fraud you need to understand the process...
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...
