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Financial Crimes – Getting Advice & Representation

April 18, 2013

Financial crimes throughout England and Wales can be investigated and prosecuted by various authorities such as the police and HMRC. In fact HM Revenue and Customs have the equivalent powers to the police and other bodies. With cuts to budgets and money needing to be made bodies are more than ever pressured into seeking prosecution […]

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Baltimore “financial advisor” pleads guilty in $890k mail fraud scheme

February 14, 2013

Casey Charles pleaded guilty on February 8th to a mail fraud scheme dating back to late 2007. The Baltimore man allegedly has defrauded 22 different people over the age of 55 out of their retirement savings that totaled over $890,000. According to prosecutors, Charles established Infinite Equity Strategies LLC in 2007 and then falsely claimed […]

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So You Had Your Identity Stolen. Now how do you save your credit?

January 21, 2013

Being deep in debt is a thoroughly unpleasant experience, especially when it is due to other people’s criminal activity, such as identity fraud. People who have experienced overwhelming debt describe it as a “crushing feeling” akin to drowning or asphyxiation. Debt is a major cause of personal stress and marital problems. Even when it’s not […]

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Reporting False Claims

January 18, 2013

Prior to Making an Accusation of Claims Fraud Before making an accusation against a contractor under claims fraud, understand first what a false claim is. Short-titled the “Lincoln Law,” under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729–3733) a non-government affiliated party may file an action against a federal contractor for claims fraud committed against […]

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The Elements of Mail Fraud

January 17, 2013

(US criminal law) Mail fraud is a federal crime in which the perpetrator develops a scheme using the U.S. mail system to defraud another of money or property. Such a crime typically involves a person or company obtaining money or anything of value from a victim by offering a product, service or investment opportunity that […]

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Mail Fraud Conviction of Executive Reversed on Appeal

January 14, 2013

(US criminal law) Mark E. Phillips, the MOD Systems executive who was previously convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to four years has had mail fraud charge reversed by a Federal Appeals Court. This reversal provides new arguments for White Collar Criminal Lawyers in pending mail fraud or wire fraud cases. In late December 2012, […]

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What to Expect if Convicted of Benefit Fraud in the UK

January 5, 2013

Information regarding benefit fraud in the UK Committing benefit fraud can lead you to being fined or even sent to prison, so what can you expect if you are suspected or subsequently found guilty? What is Benefit Fraud? The fundamental aspects of proven benefit fraud are when you deliberately fail to report a change in […]

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Fraud in the Medical Field

January 2, 2013

Fraud in the medical field hurts every single American because it leads to increased costs in an already expensive healthcare industry. Some estimates put the cost of fraud at around $100-$110 billion per year. These increased costs damage our economy and our medical institutions. These criminal schemes can take many forms, but they are almost […]

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When Reporting Fraud Pays Big

December 17, 2012

The old saying goes that honesty is always the best policy. This is a simple yet true fact, and being honest can actually garner a person much more than a clear conscious. Many individuals have taken notice of all of the ‘whistleblower’ press that has been in the news as of late. It would seem […]

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