Fraud is defined as “deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, especially in order to gain unfair or unlawful advantage.” It is a crime that can be committed in many different ways, but it typically involves deception or misrepresentation. Fraud can have a serious impact on victims, both financially and emotionally. If you think you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to the authorities immediately.
Western Union Admits Anti-Money Laundering and Consumer Fraud Violations, Forfeits $586 Million in Settlement with Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Company also Agrees to Implement Anti-Fraud Program and Enhanced Compliance Obligations in Agreements with Federal Authorities The Western Union […]
USA Capers Announces Former New York State Senator John L. Sampson Sentenced To 5 Years U.S. Attorney Robert Capers, outside the Federal Court in Brooklyn, announced former New York State Senator John Sampson was sentenced to five years of incarceration
Credit Suisse Agrees to Pay $5.28 Billion in Connection with its Sale of Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities The Justice Department announced today a $5.28 billion settlement with Credit Suisse related to Credit Suisse’s conduct in the packaging, securitization, issuance, marketing and
Family-Owned Ambulance Company to Pay $12.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Medstar Ambulance, Inc., four of its subsidiaries, and its two owners, Nicholas and Gregory Melehov, have agreed to pay $12.7
Baxter Healthcare Corporation To Pay More Than $18 Million To Resolve Criminal And Civil Liability Relating To Sterile Products Company Failed to Follow Good Manufacturing Practices in North Carolina Facility WASHINGTON – Healthcare company Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter) has agreed
When it comes to protecting personal wealth and business assets, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds is insurance. There is no question that insurance can play an important role in asset protection. Not only is it often
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Manhattan Woman Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Commodities Fraud In Connection With Scheme To Defraud Investors Of More Than $23 Million Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that HAENA PARK
Detroit-Area Neurosurgeon Sentenced to 235 Months in Prison for Role in $2.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme A Detroit-area neurosurgeon was sentenced today to 235 months in prison for his role in $2.8 million health care fraud scheme in which
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Bulgarian National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of a Device to Make Fraudulent Credit and Debit Cards Defendant Believed to Be Part of an Ongoing International Identity Theft Ring Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced
Alleged Confidence Man Charged With Luring Victims Through Matchmaking And Networking Sites To Commit Fraud And Identity Theft John Edward Taylor Allegedly Masqueraded as a Millionaire and Businessman to Romance Victims, Steal Their Identifying Information, and Use Their Bank Accounts
Boardman man charged with defrauding investors out of $1.2 million A Boardman man was charged in federal court with defrauding investors out of nearly $1.2 million and related tax violations, said Carole S. Rendon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District
There is a clear-cut difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. One is legally acceptable and the other is an offense. Unfortunately however many consultants even in this country do not understand the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion.
Randolph Man Convicted by Jury of Defrauding DreamWorks by Falsely Claiming he Created Kung Fu Panda BOSTON – A Randolph man was convicted late today of wire fraud and perjury charges in connection with a scheme to defraud DreamWorks Animation
Former Rite Aid Vice President And New Jersey Businessman Sentenced To Prison In $12.9 Million Fraud And Kickback Scheme HARRISBURG- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a former Rite Aid Vice President
Former AFLAC Employee Convicted in Scheme to Defraud Insurance Company out of $4 Million through Bogus Disability Claims SANTA ANA, California – A former sales representative for AFLAC has been found guilty of federal fraud charges stemming from a scheme
Most of us probably think we could easily detect a scam if anyone ever tried to take advantage of us. And yet, the Stanford Center on Longevity reports that each year between $40 – 50 billion is taken via schemes,
Fraudulent insurance can be either a felony or a misdemeanor such as Assault, Criminal Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug-Related Crimes, DUI / DWI, etc. It is very difficult after conviction, can be granted an insurance claim; but in certain Pleadting of
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Investment Fraud is a personal financial action executed by a broker without your consent, and you can denounce it, with the help of a lawyer. Preventing Securities Fraud – How to Protect Yourself Investment fraud is not limited to stock
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Federal Jury Convicts Last Two Of Eight Individuals In Money Laundering Scheme Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that a federal jury yesterday found Erick Estrada-Lopez (41, Jacksonville) and Michael Rounsville (48, Callahan) guilty of
Architect of Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Deed Theft Scheme Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily W. Allen (619) 546-9738 and Andrew J. Galvin (619) 546-9721 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 7, 2016 SAN DIEGO – Mazen
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