When most people think of crime, violence comes to mind. However, there are illegal acts you may become accused of committing in America, which involve no violence or threats at all. Called white-collar crimes, these acts generally involve manipulating one or several...
White Collar Crime
Allegations of Medicare fraud may be legitimate errors
According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida SHINE program, an estimated 10% of all money spent on health care in 2018 was lost to some form of abuse, waste or fraud. Statistics like this make it important for people to be aware of the signs of...
What is Medicare FWA?
FWA is an acronym for “Fraud, Waste and Abuse,” a crime you — either as a patient or a provider — may knowingly or unwittingly commit. If the state or federal government charges you with either crime, you may wonder what, exactly the charges entail. The Centers for...
What about the spouse’s in a white collar criminal case?
When you face white collar criminal charges, it not only affects you but also your family. Often, there is nothing you can do to make things better. For the most part, keeping your household running and dealing with the fallout from the charges becomes the...
What are the effects of Medicare fraud?
Medicare fraud is a crime where some people assume there are no victims. Because the crime mainly causes financial damage, it is easy to take this stance, but the effects of Medicare fraud are far-reaching. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association explains that...
What is the Medicare Fraud Strike Force?
Being under investigation for anything is disorienting and often frightening. Those feelings are often even worse when you do not know who is investigating you — or why. The Medicare Fraud Strike Force could refer to one of several multi-agency organizations. There...
The Ponzi scheme run by a frat boy
Aside from the infamous and original Charles Ponzi, probably the most famous fraudster in modern times is Bernie Madoff. Bernie Madoff is currently serving a 150 year sentence in federal prison for allegedly running the largest Ponzi scheme of all time. However, Ponzi...
What are the penalties for Medicare fraud?
When it comes to Medicare fraud, every case is different and the penalties vary from one to the next. Those charged with Medicare fraud often face harsh consequences that threaten their future, not only in terms of their freedom but their financial well-being also. It...
Information about the Stark Law
Physicians who accept Medicare must follow certain rules and standards. If someone does not follow them, it may constitute Medicare fraud, which can result in large financial penalties and possibly a loss of licensure. The Stark Law is one of the laws that physicians...
The impact of company culture on white collar crime
There are several underlying reasons why people choose to participate in criminal activity in the corporate world. Often times, intense pressure from corporate leaders may infiltrate organizational practices and gradually become a part of a company's culture. The...
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