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How may I defend against a financial institution fraud charge?

When prosecuting financial institution fraud charges, law enforcement may allege that you engaged in an action of deceit involving a bank. Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute website defines financial institution fraud by describing deceitful actions taken against a government-regulated bank. The U.S. government insures and regulates lenders offering commercial and mortgage loans. Fraud allegations may arise after submitting a loan application. If a bank officer approved a loan but did not review it carefully,...

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Can employers ask about your arrest during an interview?

When Illinois police arrested you for a white-collar crime, you were in the middle of a job search. You do not want to let the encounter interrupt your job prospects, but you know you must think about how to approach questions related to a criminal record on applications and during interviews. Chron explores how companies must approach an applicant’s criminal past during interviews. Learn how to prepare your responses and understand your rights regarding the...

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Can business practices result in health care fraud?

While you may realize that health care fraud is a problem, it may seem like the kind of thing that will never happen at your practice. However, you may face allegations of fraud because of the way that you conduct your business practices. Health care fraud can take many forms. Kickbacks According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, accepting kickbacks is one type of health care fraud. Kickbacks may consist of monetary compensation...

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The number of white-collar crimes by activity

Most legal experts define white-collar crime as a non-violent act committed for financial gain. One common denominator in this activity is the use of deceit to trick a person or party into giving up money or an asset. Common white-collar crimes include fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. The most common white-collar crimes According to TRAC Reports, the most frequent white-collar crime for a period in 2018 was fraud by wire, radio or television....

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What is insider trading?

If you have any involvement with the sale or purchase of stocks, you have likely come across the term insider trading before. Even people uninvolved with trading recognize it as a problematic issue. But what exactly is insider trading, anyway? Why does it pose such a problem? And does it actually put the stock market at risk? Examples of insider trading The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission takes a look at the definition of insider...

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Driving factors for white-collar crime

It may seem like odd behavior for a successful business professional to engage in criminal conduct in Illinois. Even though white-collar crime lacks the violence of other forms of criminal activity, its far-reaching consequences can impact a lot of people. Understanding the risk factors that may increase opportunities for unethical behavior may help people to have a better understanding of why white-collar crime happens in the first place. Inadvertent opportunity Some companies may not realize...

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Tax avoidance vs. tax evasion: What is the difference?

If you always end up with a hefty tax bill at the end of the calendar year, you may look for ways to reduce your liability through various tactics. While not necessarily illegal, you need to be careful, as you may toe the line between tax avoidance and tax evasion. According to NerdWallet, though tax avoidance and tax evasion sound similar, they are two entirely different activities. One activity is perfectly legal and the other...

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Potential defense strategies for credit card fraud

Credit card fraud refers to a wide variety of actions in which a person uses a credit card, debit card or other payment method illegally. This fraud is a white-collar crime, and the penalties for a conviction can be serious. Whether there is a fraud charge due to using someone else’s information to apply for a credit card or for using a company-owned card for personal items, the court sees this as theft. Depending on...

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What should you know about mail fraud?

The law differentiates white collar crimes from blue collar crimes in several ways. But when it comes to potential penalties, white collar criminal convictions can have just as big of an impact on your life. For example, mail fraud is one of the more common types of white collar crimes. What is it? And how does the law punish those convicted of it? What is mail fraud? The Congressional Research Service discusses the crime of...

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