If the police said they want to interrogate you about a crime, it might bring all kinds of horrible images to mind. That is why no law official will say that to you. Instead, they will say they want to ask you a few questions, want to talk to you or want to interview...
Many companies have checks and balances in place to regularly review their financial books. It may raise their suspicions that there is some kind of fraud going on if things don't appear to add up. When an employer starts to suspect financial misdealings, it's very...
Internet shopping has become a daily part of American life. Once a niche market only utilized for unique, bespoke or long-distance purchases, online shopping now plays a role in everything from vehicle sales to groceries. Maybe you started a business offering handmade...
The government takes taxes very seriously and the IRS can rigorously check records while running an audit. If they find that you have paid the wrong amount, they may try to determine if this is fraud or if you just made a mistake. For many business owners and...
Many people believe that white-collar crime involving healthcare fraud is a victimless crime. However, this type of fraud typically receives much attention from federal agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The government nearly always seeks...
White-collar crime can be common, as this terminology covers so many kinds of offenses. Common kinds of white-collar crimes that might be investigated include bribery, insider trading, credit card fraud and antitrust violations. All of these kinds of crimes can lead...
When you work in a high-stress industry like finance, you often need social support from your peers. Your family and friends outside of work may not really understand what your job demands of you, so you need to talk to people who know what it's like. You may also...
Many of the most serious criminal offenses require criminal intent. You had to intent to defraud someone or cause them harm. However, sometimes people get swept up in criminal charges that they didn't even realize they committed. Professionals could find themselves...
Late trading refers to an illegal practice in which after-hours trades are recorded as having been made before a mutual fund’s calculation of its current daily net asset value. The purpose of this is to take advantage of a price that was better prior to the new daily...
Many jobs that involve a position of trust also require a certain standard of care or obligation to others. If you manage retirement benefits for a business or financial investments for individuals, your position requires that you fulfill your fiduciary duty to your...