Fraud

If you own a relatively small company, you may think that expense account fraud is something that’s a much bigger worry for large firms where there’s a lot of anonymity and paperwork jungles. As it turns out, however, small companies see almost double the amount of...

Quite a few people think of email fraud as a joke. People are quick to reference hokey emails sent from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince or shady websites advertising cut-rate medications if someone were to ask them about email fraud. While both of those...

Owning a business is the ideal example of the American dream for many residents of Houston, TX. It takes a lot of patience and hard work to create a successful business so the last thing you need is a nefarious party to defraud you out of your money or goods. Scammers...

Email-based wire fraud is a big problem for businesses of all sizes. If you’re a small business owner, you probably know to watch out for phishing scams in your email, but are your employees equally aware of the risks? Wire fraud leads to more than a billion dollars...

What happens when people face criminal charges? Fortunately, an arrest warrant or the filing of criminal charges is simply the beginning of a process that lets accused people speak up for themselves and offer explanations or alibis. Although these basics are easy to...

Being accused of fraud in Texas can cause worry and fear for those who are facing penalties if there is a conviction. A story that has generated significant attention recently is known as "Operation Varsity Blues," the college admissions scandal. This has impacted...

A woman who used to work as an office manager at a now-bankrupt Texas car dealer has admitted to obtaining floor plan funds by providing the Ford Motor Credit Company with false information. Floor plan is a form of credit auto dealers use to finance their inventories....

Being accused of any type of fraud can be worryisome. No matter how confident you are that you are innocent, you still need to prove this to the courts. This is why a strong defense is necessary for all situations. Every accusation of fraud is unique, and this is why...

While National Football League players are often known to receive large salaries, some struggle with sustainable income after leaving active play. Ten former NFL players are facing criminal charges, accusing them of defrauding a health care program for former...

Federal prosecutors have indicted a 27-year-old Texas man on aggravated identity theft, wire fraud and computer intrusion charges in connection with the alleged illegal downloading of more than 50 gigabytes of released and unreleased music. The man was taken into...