An allegation that you have engaged in check fraud could do serious damage to your reputation, possibly costing you your job and even your freedom if a court convicts you of this crime. Knowing how people commit check fraud may help you to avoid the appearance of...
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Is wire fraud overtaking mail fraud?
Mail and wire fraud hold many similarities. Because of that, some people mix them up, even though they are two separate crimes with separate sets of penalties. In the past, mail fraud was by and far one of the biggest and most widespread forms of fraud. However, these...
What trends will you see in white collar crimes?
When speaking of white-collar crime, it differs from blue-collar crime in that it often ends up committed by people in positions of financial wealth or power. Violence, threats and physical force typically emerge in blue-collar crimes rather than white-collar crimes,...
What do you know about committing accidental tax fraud?
You would never lie on your taxes or go out of your way to avoid paying what you know you owe, but you may still worry about committing accidental fraud. How do you stay on the IRS's good side? Yahoo! Life explores examples of unintentional tax fraud. Avoid these...
Fixing your reputation after criminal allegations
Allegations of white-collar crime can disrupt your career and damage your reputation. Recovery will require time and a consistent effort to rebuild trust and credibility. Knowing some strategies for rebuilding a damaged reputation may help you face your future with...
Why is insider trading heavily penalized?
You do not have to be directly involved in trading to know the term "insider trading". After all, it gets lobbied around in news often enough that plenty of people have a passing familiarity with it. But what exactly is insider trading? How much of an impact does it...
What are some current trends in white collar crime?
White collar crime is an umbrella term for a variety of criminal offenses typically committed by business owners and others in positions of financial authority. Physical force, threats and violence do not play a role in these types of crimes. The Transactional Records...
Understanding serious theft charges in North Carolina
You can receive felony charges for certain types of theft crimes in North Carolina. The penalties for embezzlement and property crimes vary based on the value of the stolen assets and whether the person used a weapon during the incident. Review the penalties for a...
Woman charged with insurance fraud after filing claim
Some people may not think they are hurting anyone if they tell a little white lie to gain some kind of financial advantage. However, a white lie could result in charges for a white collar crime if authorities believe that a person committed fraud. Unfortunately, a...
Political operator indicted for Social Security fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced on April 21 that a 64-year-old man who was recently embroiled in an election scandal has been indicted on multiple charges connected to Social Security fraud. A federal grand jury issued...