Recently released figures from the federal government suggest that pharmaceutical fraud is becoming more common in California and around the country. On Feb. 8, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it collected $2.2 billion in fraud settlements in the fiscal...
Fraud
Be aware of the 10 most common types of fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jan 16, 2023 | Fraud
Fraud is a serious issue that can have a significant impact on individuals and businesses. It is important to be aware of the different types of fraud that exist in California and to take steps to protect yourself and your assets. Here are 10 common white collar...
What do you need to know about Social Security Fraud?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 4, 2022 | Fraud
Most California adults have a Social Security Number (SSN), and the government uses those numbers in many important ways. Misusing someone else's SSN for your own financial benefit is illegal, and Social Security fraud costs the government millions of dollars a year....
Feds convict pharmacist for fake prescription billing fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 5, 2022 | Fraud
Federal agencies make detection of Medicare fraud a high priority due to the large sums of money involved. Pharmacists can come under as much scrutiny as medical doctors by federal investigators from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector...
Manipulating financial statements
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 27, 2022 | Blog, Fraud
Investors rely on financial statements to determine the value of their assets and for decision-making. Unfortunately, some reports sent to California investors are deliberately inaccurate and reflect fraudulent behavior. Financial statements and fraud Embezzlement...
Common types of health care and health insurance fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 13, 2022 | Fraud, White Collar Crimes
Health care and health insurance fraud affect countless victims in California and elsewhere. There are different ways that these illegal acts can take place. Who commits these acts of fraud? Anyone can commit health care or health insurance fraud. Often, a doctor or...
Pharmaceutical safety and the duty to warn
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Fraud
Every day, millions of California residents depend on prescription medication for their health and well-being. While a new drug brings benefits, it often has a long list of potential side effects. Drug manufacturers are responsible for sharing these effects with...
Pro athlete tax fraud scheme leads to another guilty plea
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 15, 2022 | Fraud
A man in California entered a guilty plea for the part he played in a tax conspiracy that attempted to defraud the IRS and the Paycheck Protection Program. The losses that resulted from this tax fraud scheme involving fabricated income tax returns, PPP loans, and...
Credit card theft and fraud: A serious crime
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 2, 2022 | Fraud
Credit card fraud in California may involve cards stolen and used before the owner reports them missing. Holders of an account may divulge information that leads to unauthorized purchases. A data breach may also happen at retailers, agencies, credit bureaus and more....
Falsifying clinical trial data constitutes pharmaceutical fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jun 22, 2022 | Fraud
Drug companies in California and elsewhere conduct clinical trials to determine the efficacy and safety of new therapies. But what happens when a research company enrolls ineligible patients or doesn't accurately report results? Clinical research fraud can harm...
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