News reports about highly publicized cases involving embezzlement and other crimes may note the defendant also faces charges of wire fraud. A guilty verdict on any counts of wire fraud might result in the accused looking at harsh sentencing in a New York federal...
Generally speaking, the white-collar crime of racketeering refers to criminal acts that are part of a larger scheme, or racket, designed to generate illegal profits. In New York, racketeering is made illegal by statute. It may also be prosecuted under the federal...
A United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York made an October 2022 announcement about a pending embezzlement case. Allegedly, an executive with a children's charity illegally appropriated the organization's money for personal expenses. Embezzlement...
Would-be customers in New York might find particular marketing pitches appealing. Unfortunately, some may need to realize a marketing deal could be an outright scam. Sometimes, a deceptive scheme could leave the victims losing significant money. Being alert to the...
If you want to engage in the highs and lows of the stock market, New York certainly provides ample opportunity and plenty of people willing to give advice. Both the state and federal government have enacted a number of laws designed to protect potential investors from...
Identity theft affects many New Yorkers each year. An arrest for this white-collar crime is life-changing. There are different ways that identity theft can occur. What is identity theft? Identity theft is a white-collar crime that occurs when a person fraudulently...
There are many ways people try to defraud others or get personal information in New York. Many scams are over the phone, and scammers use various schemes to keep the person on the line. Scammers may keep people talking by trying to sell something or lure them with a...
Clients who provide funds to brokers and advisors have every expectation the money goes into the agreed-upon investment vehicle. Sometimes, clients feel shocked to discover misappropriation occurred. While such instances might be rare, they do happen. Several...
When most people think of fraud, they think of credit card scams or online phishing schemes. However, there is another type of fraud committed in New York and across the country: mail fraud. Keep reading to know more about what constitutes this crime. What is mail...
The real estate market in New York may see buyers and sellers moving residences and businesses at lucrative prices. Those interested in real estate investing might work with an attorney to assist with various transactions, including contract reviews and escrow...