In legal terms, money laundering is the act of transferring illegitimate funds through a legitimate source to make it look like you acquired the funds legally. Some people in California commit money laundering by funneling their money through restaurants or businesses...
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What are some common types of pharmaceutical fraud?
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Feb 3, 2021 | Fraud
The pharmaceutical industry in California is a for-profit industry, so some companies and employees engage in fraud to boost their profits and promote sales of their medication. Even at the pharmacy level, pharmacists can switch or alter medications to defraud their...
The rise of mortgage fraud
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog, Fraud
Home values in California and around the nation have remained steady, and in some areas, they have actually risen. This has led potential homebuyers to want to get in the action. However, for many, that is simply not possible due to their financial standing. It is...
What is wire fraud?
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jan 17, 2021 | Mail & Wire Fraud Defense
Over the past few months, there has been a rise in wire fraud cases in California. Mostly done through electronic communication, wire fraud is where a person tries to steal money from you through a phone or computer. Although wire fraud is similar to mail fraud, the...
How serious is credit card fraud?
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jan 6, 2021 | White Collar Crimes
Credit card fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes in California. If someone gets a hold of your credit card number, they could rack up thousands of dollars in charges before you realize that the theft has taken place. You could report the incident to the...
Fraudulent contests and sweepstakes
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, Mail & Wire Fraud Defense
Businesses and organizations in California and around the country run thousands of sweepstakes and contests each year, but not all offers to send in entries that could win money or prizes are legitimate. The Federal Trade Commission receives more than 100,000...
Man charged with attempting to defraud investors
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 23, 2020 | Mail & Wire Fraud Defense
A man in California has been arrested after allegedly attempting to defraud investors with a made-up company. In 2014, the man launched a company called CH4 Power that he claimed would turn cow manure into a safe, renewable form of energy. The equipment would...
What are the penalties for Medicare fraud?
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 18, 2020 | Firm News
Medicare fraud can happen in a variety of circumstances. If a physician, pharmacist, or other medical professionals knowingly submits or are the cause of submission of a false claim for a federal health care payment, they may face fraud charges. Medicare fraud charges...
There are several different definitions of bribery
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 16, 2020 | Bribery
Bribery is an offense defined by giving, offering, receiving or soliciting something of value in order to influence the action of an official or individual who is responsible for performing public or legal duties. Bribery is a serious crime that only serves to...
Telemarketing fraud overview
On behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 30, 2020 | Mail & Wire Fraud Defense
Telemarketing fraud commonly occurs when solicitors in California or elsewhere try to get data from unsuspecting people. They may offer them a "grand prize," such as a free hotel stay, to keep them interested. Solicitors may use this to collect sensitive information...
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