Your phone likely unlocks with either a fingerprint or a facial recognition scanner. It may use a numbered code as a backup lock, or that may be your primary feature if you have an older phone or deliberately set it up that way. So what if the police arrest you and...
Mortgage fraud is a financial crime that many people think they can't commit. Homeowners might assume that mortgage fraud really only involves financial or real estate professionals. They think that because they don't make money off of the lies involved with their...
Many activities that people do on a regular basis require them to identify themselves. It’s imperative that you only provide your information when you’re asked to do so. Giving someone else’s information instead of your own could lead to criminal charges of identity...
If you often use the internet and are familiar with hacking, then you may understand that this can be an internet or cybercrime. Did you know that hacking could also be a white collar crime, though? White-collar crimes involving digital transactions are becoming more...
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...