You mention to one of your friends or business associates that you’ve been getting more into investing. They get excited about it and tell you that they have a hot stock tip that you should take advantage of. They then go on to tell you exactly which shares they...
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4 common types of mortgage fraud and how to detect them
White-collar crime in the United States is a pervasive issue that encompasses various fraudulent activities perpetrated by individuals or organizations typically in positions of trust or authority. Infractions often involve deception, manipulation or misrepresentation...
When medical professionals face accusations of taking kickbacks
A physician seeing a patient for a specific medical concern could recommend a broad range of treatments. They could prescribe a drug to treat the symptom or the underlying condition causing the symptom. They could order someone to undergo special therapy, ranging from...
Protecting your small business from fraud allegations
Fraud allegations are serious. If you’re the owner of a small business, know that if your company is accused of committing fraud, this turn of events can not only damage your business's reputation but also potentially lead to significant financial losses and legal...
What is bank fraud?
Bank fraud is a white-collar crime that involves the use of deceit to acquire assets, money or other property that a financial institution owns or otherwise manages. This type of fraud can encompass a wide range of activities, from forging checks to manipulating...
3 common examples of insider trading
Many people dabble in the stock market. For some business owners and employees, this might be their daily job. There are rules and regulations that govern trading on the stock exchange. These are in place to try and ensure a level playing field. Generally, it is...
What actions constitute forgery?
There’s no doubt that violent crimes such as murder and assault are very serious. These offenses also involve hefty criminal penalties if someone is convicted. However, serious crimes don’t need to have a violent element. White collar crimes are also taken very...
How could Medicare billing lead to fraud charges?
Medical professionals who accept Medicare are bound by the rules of the program. Because Medicare is administered by the federal government, there’s no room for error. Many practices use specialists who know the billing practices for Medicare and other health...
5 kinds of fraud
Someone commits fraud when they intentionally benefit by misleading, manipulating or lying to others. Anyone can commit fraud from individuals, groups of people and businesses. There are many forms of fraud. Here’s what you should know: Mail fraud People might try to...
4 things that lead to prescription fraud charges against doctors
Those illegally seeking drugs to fuel an addiction are not the only ones who can face allegations of prescription fraud. Doctors can also face such charges, potentially damaging their reputation and ability to work irreparably. Drug and fraud laws are so complicated...