White Collar Crimes

Investment fraud can prove devastating for those who trust professionals to manage their resources. Some types of investment fraud, such as Ponzi schemes, take advantage of individual investors for the enrichment of the professional operating the scheme. The...

Southern California is known for its vibrant economy, luxury lifestyles and booming industries, from entertainment to real estate. With financial success and high-stakes business dealings come increased risks of fraud allegations.  Law enforcement agencies...

Many mortgage brokers and related professionals often begin their careers hoping to help people. They love the idea of helping first-time homeowners purchase a property or new parents move into a bigger house. Their job involves helping those hoping to purchase real...

When someone is accused of a white-collar crime, the jurisdiction in which they’re tried – state or federal – impacts the best way to approach their defense strategy, the potential penalties they may face if convicted and the complexity of the case at issue overall. ...

Embezzlement is wrongfully appropriating funds or property entrusted to one's care. In California, the severity of the charge — whether a misdemeanor or a felony — depends on several factors, like the value of the stolen property or the situation surrounding the...

Fraud charges are among the most common white collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. Fraud can involve individuals acting on their own behalf but frequently involves someone in a professional environment. People in a variety of different careers may engage in...

One type of white-collar financial crime is known as a pyramid scheme. This is a form of fraud that seeks to siphon money from well-meaning investors. It is illegal to run a pyramid scheme, so anyone who is caught doing so could face serious charges, fines and even...

Medical insurance fraud is a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid fraud alone is estimated to cost taxpayers around $100 billion a year, so it’s often aggressively prosecuted. What, exactly, is health insurance fraud? The answers may surprise you....

Professionals in a variety of fields have access to company resources that they could potentially misappropriate. For example, anyone who has access to petty cash or a company checkbook could potentially embezzle, taking funds directly from the company for personal...

Thanks to their convenience and security, people are becoming more reliant on credit cards. Yet, credit card fraud still affects hundreds of thousands of people. Perpetrators can steal financial information and make unauthorized purchases by applying social...