Those who advise on, trade, or manage investments for others must make quick decisions to maximize their clients’ worth, and sometimes, their actions may appear to be fraudulent. The government is quick to pursue those it suspects of illegal actions, putting your future at risk if they turn their sights on you.
Category: Fraud Blog
Laboratories in the Crosshairs: Tips from a Former Federal Prosecutor
The single biggest focus of Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has been a crackdown on laboratories alleged “fraudulent” billing. Starting five years ago, the DOJ has aggressively prosecuted lab owners, executives, and employees who it suspects has engaged in one of several “schemes”.
As part of successive, nationwide operations in...
DME Industry Under the Spotlight: Lessons from a Former Federal Prosecutor
Beginning with Operation Brace Yourself, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) launched widespread and headline-grabbing prosecutions of individuals and companies throughout the durable medical equipment (“DME”) world.
For more than four straight years, the DOJ has aggressively prosecuted owners, executives, and others that the government suspects for fraudulent billing. Like...
How business email compromise cases lead to wire fraud charges
Business email compromise (BEC) is a growing cybercrime that targets companies and individuals, often leading to serious legal consequences, including wire fraud charges. In BEC schemes, attackers gain access to or impersonate legitimate business email accounts to trick individuals into authorizing fraudulent wire transfers or revealing sensitive financial information. These schemes are costly...
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Tax season tips to avoid fraud allegations and protect your interests
Tax season is a period often marked by anxiety and confusion for many and becomes a prime time for an increase in white-collar crimes. From the vantage point of white-collar criminal defense, it is essential to shed light on these issues, not only to navigate the legal challenges they present but also to offer...
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Don’t fall victim to these 7 common holiday frauds
During the holidays we look forward to being with family and friends and giving gifts to those we care about. The increased amount of spending during the holidays increases credit card fraud, scams, and identity theft.
According to a report made by the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021 Georgia had the...
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Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fraud is one of most active—if not the most active—area of Department of Justice scrutiny right now. This article will discuss some recent cases and “red flag” issues the government focuses on.
Recent DOJ Enforcement of SBA Fraud
Throughout 2021, the DOJ...
Corporate Fraud: Common Schemes
Corporate fraud is a type of white-collar crime that involves illegal actions committed either by employees or contractors of a company. In this article, we examine the most common types of corporate fraud.
Theft of Intellectual PropertyA company's most valuable asset is oftentimes its...
Common White Collar Crimes
Common types of white collar crimes range in nature and scope. They all typically involve financially motivated crimes committed by businesses and government professionals. The penalties associated with white-collar crimes can be severe. Anyone the government accuses of a white-collar crime should immediately seek the help of an experienced white-collar criminal defense...
Penalties of Health Care Fraud
Penalties for health care fraud violations can range in type and severity. Over the last several years, the federal government has been aggressively cracking down on health care fraud. Health care fraud is a type of crime that involves the filing of dishonest health care claims. Anyone who is convicted of health...