There are everyday crimes like assault, theft, burglary, carjacking, and drug possession, and then there are “white collar crimes,” which are a whole different animal. When you think of white collar crimes, think of business professionals who are involved in complex,...
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What is Document & Benefit Fraud?
There are different types of immigration fraud with two of them being document and benefit fraud. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as “ICE” places a great deal of attention and focus on investigating immigration fraud because they threaten national...
What is Mortgage Fraud?
When people apply for a mortgage, they’re often asking a bank to lend them at least $100,000, if not $200,000, $300,000 or even $500,000 or more for a home – that’s a lot of money. During the loan application process, the borrower is expected to be...
Medicare Fraud: A Federal Crime
Medicare is a federal health insurance program designed for individuals age 65 and older and for certain young people who have disabilities. It is also for people suffering with end-stage renal disease. Part A of the program is hospital insurance (covers hospital...
Does the FBI Investigate White Collar Crime?
The term “white collar crime” was coined in 1939, and it makes one automatically get an image of a white collared shirt, one worn by business professionals. As the name suggests, white collar crime refers to crimes committed by business and government...
Tax Evasion: What You Need to Know
If you’re an independent contractor or business owner, you may fear an IRS audit – maybe you’re afraid of making a mistake and being sent to federal prison. The idea of an IRS audit strikes fear in the hearts of millions of Americans every year, especially those who...
How Federal Crimes Are Different
In the United States, we have state-level crimes and federal crimes. State legislatures create state laws, whereas Congress creates federal laws. So, if someone were to violate a state law, they would be said to have committed a state crime. If someone violates a...
When Does Fraud Become a Federal Matter?
The victims of state and federal fraud crimes often suffer both psychological distress and financial harm. Some people even experience medical problems, such as stress, anxiety and panic attacks after they have been victimized. According to the U.S Department of...
Family Violence & Firearms in Texas
Texans are notorious for enjoying their gun rights, and for many people in the Lone Stare State, gun ownership is a way of life – it’s almost a “badge of honor.” Aside from being a convicted felon, can anything compromise a person’s gun rights? Yes, absolutely,...
What is Tax Evasion?
Tax evasion is where an individual or a business intentionally finds ways to avoid paying what would be their actual tax liability. When someone is caught trying to avoid paying their taxes in this manner, they can face serious criminal charges, including hefty fines...