Fraud Legal Guides (157 found)

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.
3 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Marshall C Deason Jr.
There have been a series of abuses in the mortgage industry and criminal prosecutions for mortgage fraud are increasing. Unwary borrowers can become guilty of mortgage fraud. Here are steps you can take to avoid committing mortgage fraud.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Residential. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Patrick T Johnson JR
There are many scams out there targeting the elderly. Most of these can be avoided by taking a few general precautions.
Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
This guide describes a popular fraud found in family courts where assigned counsel (a free lawyer) is authorized by statute. The statute will typically provide that assigned counsel is allowed for all litigants in any case as long as there is an "inability to pay" - "indigency is not required".
Posted 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
Here is a way to get an attorney's malpractice carrier to pay for a litigant's case and help relieve the debt load on the other litigant.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Lars A. Lundeen
A federal statute allows private individuals to bring a suit which alleges fraud committed upon the Federal Government. A private individual can receive a monetary reward for successfully bringing such a suit.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
The notion of a speedy trial does not exist in the typical American family court. This is because federal funding for child protection, child support and domestic violence makes it pay not to end a case quickly. Here are some typical adjournment tricks that keep a case going forever.
Posted 10 months ago.

Written by Zedrick Thomas Braden III
More people are getting stuck with mortgages in homes they do not live in as investors.
Posted 8 months ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by William Frederick Ebsary Jr.
Fraudulent closing documents are the target of investigations and indictment in Florida's Middle District.
Posted 4 months ago in Federal Crime. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Stephen J Nash
Fraud is rampant in real estate especially in tough economic times when people are desperate.
Posted 4 months ago in Business.

Written by Scott D. Pollock
In immigration cases, fraud comes into play in terms whether an applicant for a visa is inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(C), and sometimes in criminal prosecutions of an alien charged with fraud or use of false documents to obtain entry or status in the U.S..
Posted about 1 month ago in Immigration. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Richard Francis Woodford Jr.
Fraud is not "black and white" there can be uncertainties, misrepresentations (some innocent), and errors that are not due to fraudulent intent. Government auditors need to know what their responsibilities are to provide "reasonable assurance" that fraud has not taken place as a part of their job.
Posted about 1 month ago in White Collar Crime. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Joseph P Griffith Jr.
Attorney Joe Griffith, who focuses his practice on Federal and South Carolina Bank Fraud, Loan Fraud and Mortgage Fraud, sets for basic information for South Carolina consumers and their criminal defense lawyers, attorneys and law firms with respect to these serious crimes.
Posted 6 days ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Okorie Okorocha
DUI Law & DUI Lawyers: A lot of DUI lawyers charge a pre-trial fee of $3000 to $8000. You MAY NOT be told the trial fee. You need to know what a trial will cost you up front, should you need one. You may not need one, but need to know the price if you do.
73 of 91 users found this helpful. Posted 14 days ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Debra G. Speyer
Many investors believe that their investment account has gone down due to stockmarket turmoil. However, it is sometimes the fault of their stockbroker for having invested them in the wrong type portfolio. There is a mechanism for recovering stockmarket losses. I have set that process below.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud.

Written by Richard Francis Woodford Jr.
The old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't legitimate" is more relevant in today's web-based, Twitter-driven information age. By following a few basic rules and by knowing what questions to ask, you can decrease the likelihood of being a victim of the next Ponzi scheme.
Posted 7 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud.

Written by Jon Vincent Forehand
Recent Ponzi or similar fraudulent schemes have left tax payers wondering what if any relief they may receive when completing their tax returns. The IRS has recently provided guidance by allowing certain theft losses and creating a safe harbor that qualified investors can use to obtain tax relief.
Posted 8 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Robert Kevin Savage
A few basic things to keep in mind if you get a high pressure sales call.
Posted 8 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud.

Written by Robert Kevin Savage
A quick guide to help you figure out if you can pursue your broker for securities losses.
Posted 8 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Dennis N. Brager
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a reduction on Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) and other penalties for offshore bank account holders who make a voluntary disclosure by September 23, 2009.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion. Jurisdiction: Federal