Fraud

Mail fraud scams are those that may use the mail to seek money or other benefits from customers or other individuals. With a mail fraud scam, for example, you might offer an opportunity to purchase an item and then never fulfill it. There are many different types of...

Wire fraud is a serious offense that could harm your business. When you’re a victim of wire fraud, it means that you’ve been defrauded (or that someone attempted to defraud you) through some form of electronic communication. That could mean that you were defrauded by...

As a business owner, you need to be aware of the threat of phishing scams. These scams often target individual consumers but can easily be adapted to target your business. The goal is typically to deceive or manipulate one of your employees into providing sensitive...

In these fraught economic times, it’s getting harder than ever to operate a small business. In fact, many Texas business owners are struggling to stay afloat and make payroll — let alone a profit.  With these adverse conditions piling up, it’s easy to accrue debts you...

Many businesses take online payment options in 2024. An example of this is allowing people to pay with services like Venmo. It often makes it easier for small businesses if the owner just accepts Venmo payments because people can make these transfers with their phone....

Wire fraud scams are growing more and more sophisticated over time – but all of them involve schemes to steal money from the victims. However, forewarned is forearmed. You have a better chance of avoiding wire fraud if you understand some of the most common types....

Not everyone follows through on their financial obligations to others. In fact, some parties intentionally break the law in an effort to sidestep their responsibilities to others. Businesses that provide goods and services to the public sometimes need to engage in...

Texas is known for its conducive business environment and favorable regulations. When setting up a business in the Lone Star state, chances are you’ll need vendors. Usually, these transactional relationships are founded on trust and professionalism, but that does not...

Businesses rely heavily on electronic transactions and wire transfers for most of their financial operations. While these methods are fast and convenient, they also have risks, especially in the form of wire fraud. Your employees are your company’s first line of...

Whatever your industry, you have to be on the lookout for fraud. The more money that’s passing through your business, the bigger the chances that someone may try to gain an unfair advantage over another or outright steal. Fraud can be either actual or constructive....