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You may have heard many businesses and organizations referred to as a Ponzi scheme, but what does that really mean? Ponzi schemes are essentially investment programs that are fraudulent and take advantage of investors. While this is obviously wrong, operating or knowingly participating in a Ponzi scheme is also a form of commodities fraud and [...]

While similar in name, tax evasion and tax avoidance are different in a big way. Tax evasion uses illegal means not to pay taxes. In contrast, tax avoidance uses legal means to lower the amount of taxable money on which an individual or organization owes. Tax evasion is an illegal activity in which an individual [...]

You may think that being charged with a federal crime will mean that the authorities come knocking down your door, causing a scene like you might see in a movie. While this can happen, it isn’t always the case, and it can sometimes be more difficult to determine if you have been charged with a [...]

Internet banking has transformed the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. Unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for federal prosecutors to pursue sophisticated fraud cases involving online transactions, electronic communications, and digital financial records. If you have been contacted by the FBI, the Secret Service, the Department of Justice, or another federal agency [...]

Defined in the United States Code Title 18 Section 1346, honest services fraud is a scheme or artifice to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services. This is a federal crime applied across the United States. However, this law can be interpreted in a number of ways, and the concept is not well [...]

In order to drive a car, you need to have an insurance policy backing you that can handle claims involving accidents and other problems that may arise. Because these claims can lead to payouts, some people take advantage of their insurance plan and attempt to commit fraud. If you are accused of car insurance fraud, [...]