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...
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What exactly is tax 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...
Campaign finance and fraud allegations
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...
What is the statute of limitations on tax fraud?
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...
What are the common fraud allegations?
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...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s identity theft law
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...
Securities fraud: Mount a solid defense
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...
What is wire fraud, and what are the penalties for committing it?
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...
Were you accused of one of these types of securities fraud?
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...
4 examples of fraud allegations: Were you accused of this crime?
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...