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Healthcare fraud is no light matter, costing U.S. companies, investors and taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Because of this, the federal government is cracking down on medical fraud cases and imposing hefty penalties on convicted offenders. Examples of healthcare fraud Any deliberately dishonest act that results in an unauthorized benefit can be considered fraud. Some common forms of medical fraud…
Tax fraud is a white collar crime with serious consequences, ranging from a large fine to a prison sentence. In broad terms, tax fraud is when an individual or business intentionally and willfully falsifies information in an attempt to limit their tax liability. This takes on many forms, including but not limited to: Claiming personal expenses as business expenses Using…
Political campaigns are active at all times but with 2020 being an election year for the nation’s highest office, the topic of campaign finance guidelines and allegations of fraud related to campaign funds is even more important to understand. Running a political campaign requires an incredible amount of money, especially at the federal level. Teams and committees must be well-versed…
Fraud refers to any illegal or dishonest activities conducted by a company or individual. Fraud gives companies an unfair advantage. A number of different schemes may constitute as fraud. If you are facing fraud allegations in Pennsylvania, then odds are you are facing allegations of a common few. According to Forbes, small businesses lose about $154,000 due to fraud. To…
With most tax returns, the statute of limitations is three years. This means that the IRS has three years to challenge a tax return after you file it. Now, there are exceptions to the rule. Forbes explains that if there is no substantial understatement of income, then the IRS has to let it go after three years. A substantial understatement…
Pennsylvania specifically outlaws identity theft. The state criminal code says that an individual commits identity theft if he or she uses or possesses personal identifying information of another individual without permission for an illegal purpose. According to the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, identity theft impacts more than 10 million people in America every year. Identifying information The Pennsylvania…
One kind of fraud that you could be accused of participating in is called securities fraud. This form of fraud happens when you make false claims or statements about a company and its stocks. As a result, people may make decisions on that false information. Insider trading can involve securities fraud, but it is usually different in that the board…
One kind of fraud that you should get to know more about is called wire fraud. Wire fraud is a federal offense, which means that you could face prison time for any violation you’re convicted of. Wire fraud’s definition is broad, which makes it easier for the government to pursue charges against those who commit fraudulent acts. There are a…
Imagine you’re an investment professional who has been working in the industry for two decades. Over the years, you’ve built an excellent career and reputation. However, a recent, unjustified accusation is threatening to destroy everything you’ve worked so hard to create. You’ve been accused of securities fraud. Securities fraud relates to misrepresentation, fraud and unlawful actions associated with the purchase…
Fraud is a broad term when used in a legal context and it can refer to a lot of different actions. However, at the root of fraud is always the assumption of purposeful deceit through direct statements of misinformation or through omission and misrepresentation of facts to others. The individual who commits fraud is usually doing so in order to…