Identity theft has become an increasingly popular crime in recent years, yet few people have a clear command of what this offense involves. One of the more effective ways to build a defense against the crime that you've been charged with is to learn more about what...
It is important that you know your rights and responsibilities when facing a criminal charge. You have the right to remain silent. You cannot be compelled to incriminate or testify against yourself. It is human nature, however, to want to take the stand to explain...
It has become more difficult to determine which listings for rentals are real and which are fraudulent. That’s because some people have taken to promoting homes that are not theirs for rent with the goal of having others pay a deposit. After that deposit is paid, the...
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...