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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Healthcare Fraud

When someone uses lies, deception, or falsehoods during the filing of a healthcare claim, this is known as healthcare fraud. The goal is usually to get a payout or other benefit at the insurance provider’s expense, which can be committed by providers, patients, or insurers themselves. Depending on the exact scenario, health care fraud can [...]

Federal Charge vs. Indictment: What’s the Difference?

(Updated in June 2026) If you or your corporate entity are under investigation by a federal agency like the FBI, HHS-OIG, or IRS-CI, you may hear the terms “charged” and “indicted” used interchangeably. In the federal criminal justice system, however, these terms represent entirely different procedural stages, mechanisms of authority, and defensive strategies. Understanding the [...]

What Does Money Laundering Mean?

Money laundering is a very serious financial crime, whether committed by a teenager on the street or by a white-collar financial manager. Money laundering is the process of taking money generated illegally and disguising it to make it appear as if it were earned through a legitimate source or business. The term comes from the [...]

What Is a Ponzi Scheme?

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 [...]

What’s the Difference Between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion?

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 [...]

How Do I Know if I Have Been Charged with a Crime?

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 [...]