Medicare fraud is a serious issue that costs the government billions of dollars each year. Healthcare providers can avoid fraudulent actions by adopting ethical practices and staying informed about regulations. Taking the right steps to maintain integrity can work in...
White Collar Crime
What is corporate fraud?
Corporate fraud is one type of white-collar crime. Unlike crimes typically associated with violence or theft, white-collar crimes involve deceit and manipulation. They may seem victimless, but the actions can lead to financial loss that is devastating to those...
What is the Anti-Kickback Statute?
The Anti-Kickback Statute is a federal rule that aims to stop improper payments or rewards in health care. The U.S. HHS Office of Inspector General says that doctors who get these illegal payments can face fines of up to $50,000 for each infraction. This rule is part...
Examples of Medicare fraud
As a taxpayer, you play an essential role in funding Medicare, the health insurance program dedicated to providing medical care to senior citizens and individuals with certain disabilities. However, as with any large-scale program, fraudsters often attempt to exploit...
What is driver license fraud?
It is a crime to try to use someone else's driver's license or to try to obtain a license in someone else's name. The law considers this driver license fraud. The crime can occur in a variety of ways. It is not uncommon for the victim to not know the person who is...
Understanding Medicaid fraud
Medicaid is an important healthcare program in the United States, providing medical services to low-income individuals and families. However, like many large-scale programs, it is vulnerable to fraudulent activities, which can lead to billions of dollars in losses...
How to avoid accidental insider trading
You may find it surprising to learn that you can commit white-collar crimes on accident, including insider trading. If you have accusations against you, it could be because you did not recognize that your actions broke any law. In some cases, you may not have broken...
What should you know about straw buyers?
If a person makes a purchase of real estate for someone else rather than himself or herself, they may technically count as a "straw buyer" in the eyes of the law. If the true owner of the home could not make the purchase legally and the straw buyer stands in so that...
Understanding the repercussions of Medicare fraud
Medicare fraud might seem harmless, but it can have costly consequences that reach far into the future. Repercussions may vary considering how long the fraudulent activity lasts and its scope over time. Understanding the consequences of Medicare fraud may discourage...
Florida resident admits guilt in million-dollar loan fraud case
Fraud can take many forms and the individuals who commit this white-collar crime often create or discover a variety of channels through which to filter funds, such as creating false companies or filling out fraudulent loan applications under various aliases. Those...
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