Fraud Legal Guides (157 found)

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
Various fraud schemes that people fall for: how to protect yourself against the most common: phone scams, bubble investments, Ponzi schemes, Pyramid schemes. Never get pertinent documents, and do not discuss the investments with a lawyer or accountant. Some safeguards to avoid falling for scams.
Posted 4 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud.

Written by Melissa Fuller Brown
Tips to Give Clients to Protect their Use of Cell Phones & their Computers
Posted 3 months ago in Computer Fraud. Jurisdiction: South Carolina

Written by Adam Troy Savett
A brief overview of best practices and challenges for institutional investors looking to recover funds they have lost due to fraud or mismanagement in their portfolio holdings.
Posted 5 months ago in Securities / Investment Fraud.

Written by Kestutis Thomas Stevens
Recent amendments to international tax treaties indicate changes to IRS policies regarding audit for foreign-situated monies. New tax treaties especially affect United States citizens with income in Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, and Monaco.
Posted about 1 month ago in Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jonathan H Levy
One of the oldest and most spectacular legal con jobs is the Federal Reserve Note Scam. A punter is usually sold at a deep discount a 1934 series or other fake Federal Reserve Note at a deep discount.
Posted about 1 month ago in Securities / Investment Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Iram Khan Ansari
So, Romeo wasn't the one, eh? Whether your spouse (or former spouse) was negligent or downright criminal, you will be jointly and severally liable for the liabilities on your return. Relax, though. You might still have an out.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 4 days ago in Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by R Scott Oswald
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower retaliation provision provides protection for employees who report potential securities fraud to a federal regulatory agency, a member of Congress, or a work supervisor.
Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
The federal False Claims Act enables private individuals to file suit against alleged perpetrators of fraud against the government.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
The Lemon Law is both a federal and state law that primarily protects consumers who purchase new and, in some cases, used cars.
Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law.

Written by Avvo Staff
If your newly purchased vehicle has an irreparable defect that makes it unsafe or decreases its resale value, you may be eligible for arbitration.
Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law.

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2004, there were 246,570 complaints of identity theft, up from 1,380 in 1999. The annual losses are estimated to be more than $47.6 billion.
Posted about 1 year ago in Identity Theft. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Read this comprehensive investigation of thousands of court documents, SEC and FBI records, state insurance department investigations and complaints, news accounts from across the country, and the testimony and depositions of former insurance agents and adjusters...
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ronald Lee Burdge
If you've got a lemon car or truck and aren't sure what to do in order to get it replaced or bought back under your state's Lemon Law, these strategy tips will help you plot and plan your way to Lemon Law relief (lemonaid).
Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law.

Written by Sonya A Smith-Valentine
If you are a victim of identity theft, take the following steps as soon as possible. Keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago in Identity Theft.

Written by Patrick St George Cousins
When you purchase a new car in Florida you also purchase security: Florida's Lemon Law. If within the first 24 months of ownership you experience defects that just will not go away, you may have a lemon law case. Therefore, save all your records if you have to bring your vehicle in for service.
Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lu Ann Trevino
Your check book is valuable to a thief even if there is no money in the bank. If your check book has been stolen, there are some necessary steps to be taken as soon as possible to protect yourself
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Identity Theft.

Written by Ronald Lee Burdge
Buying a used car can be risky business. Here's 7 steps to help you avoid ending up with a lemon.
Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Ronald Lee Burdge
Every state has a motor vehicle Lemon Law. This summary tells you the basics of all motor vehicle Lemon Laws, what vehicles they usually cover, the main similarities and differences, and how they work to help you get rid of a bad car or truck, a bad motorhome or other motor vehicle.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Lu Ann Trevino
Identity theft can be devastating so, you must act quickly when you learn it has happened to you. These simple steps are the best first steps to take if it happens to you.
Posted 10 months ago in Identity Theft. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Philip L Faccenda
You have the right to receive a free copy of your credit report each year, and to dispute any unfavorable information that you believe is inaccurate or misleading. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act creates these rights that, if violated, may create a civil cause of action against a violator.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal