Fraud Legal Guides (154 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Insurance fraud occurs when someone lies about an injury or loss to collect money from an insurance company. If you are accused of making a false insurance claim, you may want to contact an insurance fraud lawyer.
5 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Insurance Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Tax fraud occurs when people or corporations seek to avoid paying the state, federal, or local tax they owe.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
The violation of federal and state securities investing and trading laws is known as securities fraud.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Computer fraud includes a range of crimes such as unauthorized computer use, creation of computer viruses, posing as an Internet seller but sending no goods...
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Computer Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Credit and charge cards are a common target for thieves. They find credit card numbers on receipts in the trash, or may use your credit card without permission.
8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Credit Card Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Kevin W. Davidson
Committing Felony Insurance Fraud is as easy as 1-2-3 in WI, and many activities viewed as innocent fall within the statutory definitions of fraud. While enforcement is not always pursued, it is important to understand the broad reach of these fraud statutes and the cost of fraud on consumers.
Posted in Insurance Fraud about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Richard Francis Woodford Jr.
As a small business owner you wouldn't leave your cash register drawers or stockroom doors wide open, so why would you leave your computer systems open to misuse, data intrusion or data theft? By taking a few simple precautions, you can minimize the chances that you'll suffer losses due to fraud.
Posted in Computer Fraud 7 months ago.

Written by Jon Vincent Forehand
Gaining trust is the key element necessary for a con artist to infiltrate and take advantage of a target group. Increasingly, targeting members of a particular religion, ethnic group or nationality, commonly known as affinity fraud, is an effective method criminals use to gain trust.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 3 months ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Fraud occurs when a dishonest person or company cheats to gain advantage over another person or company. It is a crime punishable under both criminal and civil laws.
10 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Michael Emory Clark
Under federal mail and fraud laws, anyone who uses a letter, text message, email, or phone call to discuss a plan that involves fraud can be accused of fraud.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Social security fraud occurs when an individual wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
1 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Fraud about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Social security fraud occurs when someone wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Fraud about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Adam Augustine Carter
Under the IRS Whistleblower Program, individuals who provide detailed, specific evidence exposing tax fraud may receive a financial award of up to 30 percent of the proceeds recovered by the IRS.
Posted in Fraud about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Richard Francis Woodford Jr.
Fact: More federal money will go towards grants than contracts. Without adequate internal controls, training, and clear communication of expectations between Agencies (grantors) and the grantees, the risks of grant fraud, waste, and abuse are elevated. Good grant management is ethically sound.
Posted in Fraud 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Identity theft is on the rise. Millions of Americans became victims of identity theft last year. The resulting losses amounted to tens of billions of dollars. This simple three-step guide suggests how to cut down the risk of identity theft.
Posted in Identity Theft 5 days ago.

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Identity theft in a recession is more prevalent than ever. When personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes the financial hardship and consequence can be staggering. Some individuals incur financial costs that can range to many thousands of dollars.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Identity Theft about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Adam Augustine Carter
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is a private right of action for a person or entity that suffers damage as a result of unauthorized access to protected data by an individual.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Employment / Labor 26 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Eduardo A. Suarez
Given today's financial climate an increase in mortgage fraud investigations is likely. This article provides a basic overview of areas to carefully scrutinize.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in White Collar Crime about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Margery Ellen Golant
There are numerous laws that regulate mortgage lending and mortgage contracts. It is not unusual to find violations, which can prevent enforcement by lenders if recognized and utilized properly. Careful and knowledgeable analysis can provide solutions and defenses to address this problem.
3 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Debt / Lending Agreements about 1 year ago.

Written by Margery Ellen Golant
There are several Federal laws that regulate banking, mortgage lending and mortgage contracts. There are many instances where banks, mortgage lenders and brokers have not followed these laws, leaving borrowers stuck in problem mortgages. There are often solutions, even if foreclosure has started.
2 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal