While there are many kinds of investment strategies, market timing is one that can easily turn into a fraudulent scheme. Such a situation may eventually catch the attention of both the SEC and the FBI.Meanwhile, as an individual hedge fund investor, you may suspect...
You shouldn't ever sign someone else's name to anything, but chances are good that you've done just that at some point. Did you know that doing so can lead to a criminal charge of forgery? This is a very serious matter that cannot be ignored.Forgery can take a couple...
Embezzlement is a type of employee theft that companies and agencies regularly experience. Many embezzlers don't even see themselves as guilty of anything, let alone something that sounds so bluntly wrong, like "theft." That's because many office embezzlers go for the...
There are many different things that you have to make sure you are in compliance with when you work in the finance industry. It is imperative that you take the time to ensure that you are doing this because failing to comply can lead to legal issues.We understand that...
Mortgage fraud is illegal. This crime can be committed by a person who is writing the mortgage or by the person who is applying for the mortgage. In both cases, serious consequences can come along with a conviction.For a person who is writing a mortgage, fraud can...
We recently discussed the case of the postal worker who is accused of white collar crimes based on her actions at the post office processing center. If you recall, she was convicted on identity theft and fraud. Both of these are serious crimes.If you are facing white...
The first part of building a strong criminal defense case is understanding the charges. Most terms for criminal activities are general categories comprising various ways people can commit that crime.This applies to extortion, as well. The overarching definition of...
When you are waiting on something to come through the mail, you expect that it will be delivered quickly. You probably don't think that your mail is going to be stolen and destroyed; however, this is exactly what happened in upstate New York.The 27-year-old former...
Financial crimes are sometimes easy to trace. It isn't always the actual criminal act that causes the problems for you. In some cases, it is the attempted cover up that can cause problems. If you are facing criminal charges for any crime related to finances, such as a...
There are many different factors that you have to think about when you are selling items to make money. It is imperative that you take the time to evaluate how the things you are doing will be perceived by others.Recently, a former teacher was accused of running a...