The Southern District of Florida’s (FLSD) U.S. Attorney’s Office has been selected to head one of three COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams nationally. In recent weeks alone, FLSD has charged 23 COVID-19 relief fraud cases, with scheme amounts totaling over $150 million.
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The Department of Justice is changing the ways federal prosecutors will handle white collar criminal cases, putting a greater emphasis on individual executives who commit fraud and changing the incentive structure for companies negotiating with the government over cases of corporate wrongdoing,
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Using someone’s credit card without authorization could leave someone in serious legal trouble. Credit cards are an individual’s personal property, and the accounts are not meant to be used without permission. Thankfully, many cards have security features to protect the account holder
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Securities fraud is a white-collar crime that occurs in Florida and throughout the country. Being arrested for this offense can shake up anyone’s life. It’s important to know what securities fraud is and how it’s committed. What is securities fraud? Securities fraud
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Many people don’t wish to speak to a telemarketer, but some will find a sales pitch too good to turn down. Unfortunately, they might not realize that some telemarketers do not represent a legitimate company or offer. Instead, the person calling intends
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Although Florida residents face no state income tax requirements, they still may have federal obligations to file and pay. Not everyone knows the IRS’s rules and procedures for enforcing tax compliance or contacting taxpayers, so the average person might fall victim to
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401(k)s are more vulnerable to cyber theft than ever, as cases of cyber crimes against these accounts continue to occur in increasing numbers. This may have a significant impact on any retirement accounts you have. Fortunately, there are ways of protecting your
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If you’re an entrepreneur, businessman or government official in Florida, skipping a few corners may look inviting to get ahead financially. Unfortunately, if this process involves taking illegal actions, you risk getting accused of committing a white-collar crime. Embezzlement and money laundering
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Florida residents arrested for certain types of white-collar crimes should take the charges against them seriously. It’s important to get help and recognize the differences between bribery and gratuity. What is bribery? Bribery is a white-collar crime that is committed when a
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Mail fraud is one of the most serious federal offenses across the country. It can be jarring for anyone to be charged with this crime. It’s important to know what mail fraud is and how it’s committed. What is mail fraud? Mail
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