Although we often think of Internet crime as it relates to child pornography or "hacking" international documents, the fact remains that much white collar crime is perpetrated through the technological platforms available on the Web. More and more white collar crime...
Month: September 2014
What changes in drug crime sentencing means for you
Most Florida residents are aware that the location of our state in relation to Mexican, Caribbean, Central American and South American drug cartels makes us an ideal entry point for a wide variety of illegal drugs. In fact, the Miami-Dade Metro area has a...
How do investigators identify Medicare fraud?
How do you think federal agencies and investigators ferret out instances of alleged fraud? Medicare fraud is a growing concern for investigators throughout the nation, including those in Florida. In recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have...
Regarding mortgage fraud and subprime loans
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, many homeowners are increasingly falling victim to a new variant of subprime loan scams. Typically, these scams occur after homeowners find themselves experiencing difficulty making monthly mortgage payments because of...
Company, owners facing tax crime allegations after property buy
An out-of-state company that purchased holdings in Manatee County, Florida, is now under fire for federal violations including securities fraud. The Arizona company, known as Cannabis-Rx, bought land with the intent to build a licensed marijuana facility. However, it...
Defending against white collar crime requires federal knowledge
When you think of Internet crime, what comes to mind? Most of us might think of possession of child pornography or another similar offense -- but did you know that a significant amount of white collar crime also occurs online? In our increasingly digital age, larger...
Is copyright infringement a white collar crime?
The short answer is yes, copyright infringement is considered a white collar crime. The term, "white-collar crime" was formed in 1939 and refers to crimes associated with a number of fraudulent activities carried out by individuals working in both private-sector...
Does South Florida have a prescription drug crime problem?
The U. S. Department of Justice maintains a division of researchers and statistical analysts who track growing trends in illegal drugs throughout the country. That agency is known as the National Drug Intelligence Center. In September 2011, the NDIC issued a report in...
Medicare fraud encompasses wide variety of violations
Did you know that you could be committing Medicare fraud without even knowing about it? That is right; some acts that may seem only ethically questionable may actually be prosecutable offenses under federal law. Medicaid and Medicare fraud are hot-button topics at...
Florida man facing up to 8 years for tax evasion
On Aug. 19, a Florida man admitted his guilt in a tax conspiracy scheme to hide at least $1.1 million from the Internal Revenue Service in secret overseas accounts for over 25 years. The 83-year-old Delray Beach, Florida, resident pleaded guilty in a Manhattan...
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