Wire fraud is one of the most common federal charges in the U.S. This is largely because this offense is so easy to commit that you may not realize you are doing so. The "wire" is any form of telecommunication. This can be over the phone or via fax, text message,...
Many people don’t wish to speak to a telemarketer, but some will find a sales pitch too good to turn down. Unfortunately, they might not realize that some telemarketers do not represent a legitimate company or offer. Instead, the person calling intends to deceive a...
A well-known Palm Beach art dealer whose Worth Avenue gallery was raided by at least a dozen federal agents in December has been indicted on charges of mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme to sell forged high-end artwork....
Although Florida residents face no state income tax requirements, they still may have federal obligations to file and pay. Not everyone knows the IRS's rules and procedures for enforcing tax compliance or contacting taxpayers, so the average person might fall victim...
401(k)s are more vulnerable to cyber theft than ever, as cases of cyber crimes against these accounts continue to occur in increasing numbers. This may have a significant impact on any retirement accounts you have. Fortunately, there are ways of protecting your...
Federal prosecutors in South Florida have filed a third superseding indictment in a widespread prescription drug fraud scheme, bringing the total number of defendants charged in this case to 15. The indicted scheme allegedly involved the distribution of adulterated...
A South Florida man awaiting trial for allegedly submitting more than $4 million in fraudulent health-care claims was detained on a jet ski as he tried to escape to Cuba, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. U.S. Coast Guard officers found the...
Crypto Fraud As cryptocurrencies continue to grow in market cap and influence, cryptocurrency (“crypto”) fraud has become more common. Along with the increase in crypto fraud, federal prosecutions are on the rise. There are different ways crypto fraud can be...
Last week in federal district court in Fort Pierce, a South Florida caretaker admitted that she committed bank fraud and aggravated identity theft when she used the private financial information of two seniors in her care to steal the couple’s money. The defendant...
If you're an entrepreneur, businessman or government official in Florida, skipping a few corners may look inviting to get ahead financially. Unfortunately, if this process involves taking illegal actions, you risk getting accused of committing a white-collar crime....