Category Archives: Fraud

Can I Face Charges for the Same Fraud-Related Crime Under State and Federal Law?

If you are currently under federal investigation for a crime or you are facing state charges in the Tampa area, it is important to know that, depending on the details of the case, you could also potentially face charges under...

Understanding Different Types of Federal Fraud Offenses

Fraud can take many different forms, and there are various federal statutes under which fraud can be charged. Some statutes are broader umbrella statutes that can be charged in a wide range of fraud-related cases, while others are much more...

What Type of Crime is Identity Theft?

Identity theft has become a somewhat common occurrence in the twenty-first century, largely due to the rise of technology and the accessibility of personal information and data through the internet. Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is a term...

Defenses Against Worthless Check Charges

A worthless check, also known as a bad check, is a check that is written out or provided for payment when the person making the check has insufficient funds to cover the amount or when there is no such account...

What is Tax Fraud?

A serious type of federal crime, and a common form of white-collar crime, is the overarching category of tax fraud. Under federal law, there is not a specific statute for a particular offense known as “tax fraud.” Instead, tax fraud...

What is Bankruptcy Fraud?

Bankruptcy fraud is a specific type of federal offense for which a person can face charges under 18 USC 157. Like other forms of federal fraud, bankruptcy fraud requires intent or willfulness as an essential element of the offense. In...

What are Variations on Phishing Schemes?

When a person is charged with a fraud or fraud-related offense under state or federal law, the alleged act often involves some use of the computer. In the third decade of the twenty-first century, the rapid growth of the internet...

What is the Difference Between Wire Fraud and Credit Card Fraud?

Many different types of fraud charges under both federal and state law, and many of them may seem very similar or overlapping. Two common types of fraud charges are wire fraud and credit card fraud charges. What is the difference...

What is Credit Card Fraud?

What is credit card fraud, and what should you know about credit card fraud charges under federal and state law? Generally speaking, the elements of the offense are similar under federal and state law, but it is essential to know...