http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/fraud.html Avvo.com - Fraud Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/guide-to-bank--mortgage-fraud-for-south-carolina-consumers--their-lawyers-attorneys--law-firms 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:24 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/hiring-dui-oui-dwi-lawyers-the-area-of-law-you-are-most-likely-to-get-ripped-off-in 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. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:26:19 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/fraud-identity-theft- 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. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:33:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/highlights-of-the-federal-false-claims-act-fca-for-whistleblowersqui-tam-plaintiffs--lawyers Joe Griffith, a lawyer who focuses on the Federal False Claims Act ("FCA"), provides the highlights of the FCA for Whistleblower/Qui Tam Plaintiffs & Lawyers/Attorneys who report fraud upon the federal government, including medicare/medicaid fraud and defense contractors. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:16:19 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/responding-to-a-uscis-fraud-determination 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.. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:39:05 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/privacy---secure-your-passwords Keeping passwords secure for account logins are as important as securing your keys or locking your car. Indeed, in today's world, doing so might even be more important. Here are three helpful hints to move you toward protecting your privacy and avoiding identity theft. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:16:36 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/computer-fraud-and-abuse-act 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. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:36:10 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-reserve-note-scam 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. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:01:44 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/tax-haven-irs-audit-program 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. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:43:32 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/government-auditor-responsibilities-for-detecting-fraud 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. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:10:47 PDT