Many people working in the medical field have a specific mental image in mind when they hear the term "medical fraud". People working in small clinics especially tend to view this as an issue that plagues larger institutions. However, medical fraud charges can end up...
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...
Every year, thousands of Texans die from opioid drug overdoses. In 2018, the exact number was 67,367. This number has social and economic impacts on individuals and families, but it also has implications for the surrounding professional medical community. In recent...
Racketeering is a scary-sounding charge. Many people do not even know what it means, which makes it even more intimidating. Racketeering is a charge with broad applications. Penalties for conviction include fines amounting to thousands of dollars and possible prison...
Borrowing a pill from a family member or friend, or purchasing them from an unauthorized source, taking another person’s prescription medications may lead have serious implications. In fact, depending on the type of medication, you may face criminal charges if found...
Under federal law, money laundering is a serious crime. Unfortunately, laundering can involve unknowing participants. According to the FBI, a money mule is a person who transfers illegal money on another person's behalf. While it may be easy to say that you would...
White collar crime stands apart from blue collar crime in many ways, including the reason for a crime to end up considered a federal offense. For example, tampering with mail in any way counts as a federal crime due to the involvement of a government entity: the...
If you face a drug-related criminal charge, a conviction can affect your career, future and reputation. Drug crimes include possession, trafficking, distribution, prescription fraud and distribution. While police officers and DEA agents can investigate a case and may...
Most healthcare providers are honest people with a high degree of integrity who genuinely have their patients' best interests at heart. However, there are exceptions. If one of these individuals has managed to find their way into your practice, they could do...
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...
