Wiring money offers a quick way to help family, friends and strangers in need, but some abuse the service to engage in criminal acts. Those accused of wire fraud may use various scams to part individuals from their money. The Federal Trade Commission explores...

Checks are generally simple. You sign a check in order to transfer funds from your checking account to another party or to gain money from another party's checking account, usually in exchange for a good or service. However, some checks do more than convey money...

Like most people, you probably wired money before. Unfortunately, there are many ways fraudsters can use wire transfers to their advantage. According to the Attorney General of Texas, wire transfers are convenient and easy for scammers to exploit. Signs of a wire...

One of your nightmares could be your card ending up in the wrong hands as a credit cardholder. According to Experian, 41% of Americans have reported fraudulent credit card charges. You may think that password carelessness or lost cards are the only ways for fraudsters...

Bank fraud is a common crime in Texas that includes many different facets of fraudulent behavior, such as credit and debit card fraud. According to the Texas Constitution and Statutes website, many financial institutions including banks, credit unions and companies...

An unauthorized transaction involving a financial institution may lead to allegations of a serious felony offense. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protects the funds deposited in an account. As noted on the FDIC’s website, an individual found withdrawing...

If you face accusations of credit card fraud, you might wonder how seriously the courts treat it. When it comes to laws related to financial entities, keep in mind that when crimes affect banks and investors, the government tends to come to their aid. The local...

When Texas residents decide to open a business, many strive to create positive working relationships with banks to secure commercial loans. For many entrepreneurs, these loans are necessary for securing property and goods before they can successfully launch their...

One of the reasons why scams are so prevalent and continue to bring in victims is that those who perpetrate them make them seem so real. This is why fake check scams work so well. They seem like something that is valid.  The Federal Trade Commission explains...

For many people, owning a home is part of the American dream. Qualifying for one can be tricky, though. It may seem tempting to adjust some numbers or make some misleading statements on documents in order to qualify.  However, this could result in mortgage fraud,...