Many people in Tennessee often wonder how white-collar crime goes on for so long undetected. In 2018, the NY Times published an article that covered information on how white-collar offenders got away with their activities. Two of the most common reasons white-collar...
Year: 2019
State and federal charges for drug crimes
The Tennessee laws that govern drug crimes may not be the only factors in determining charges for an accused individual. Federal laws may apply as well. In some cases, the penalties related to federal charges may be more severe than those related to state drug laws....
Bank fraud shows no signs of dying down any time soon
Bank fraud can happen anywhere to anyone and Tennessee is no exception. In 2017, CNBC reported that account-takeover fraud was on the rise and could drain a person’s bank account. To do this, someone else sources a bank user’s personal information and uses...
What is Medicare fraud?
The federal Medicare program provides benefits to patients and health care providers in Tennessee by making medical care more affordable and accessible. However, some criminals target this government program when they are planning health care fraud schemes. When...
Things to know about income tax fraud
Income tax fraud is one of the most serious white collar crimes, as a conviction can result in life-altering consequences.Income tax fraud comes in many different forms, with these among the most common:Preparing and filing a false return Intentionally failing to file...
How high is the rate of violent crime in Tennessee?
When you think of states with the highest crime rates, you may think of New York, Florida and California. These three states have multiple big cities; urban areas have long been considered a common area for crime to take place. However, according to Fox17,...
Internet fraud encompasses several activities and schemes
While the internet provides many benefits, it also creates numerous opportunities for criminal activity. Internet fraud is a category of white collar crime that includes several different activities and schemes. Due to the nature of the internet, it may be hard for...
AI and analytics may help to reduce health care fraud
In 2016, many people in Tennessee were shocked to hear reports regarding hundreds of millions of dollars in health care fraud. At the time, CNN reported that hundreds of people in America would face charges of Medicare fraud that totaled $900 million. One Florida...
What constitutes white collar crime?
There are numerous types of white collar crime in Tennessee and around the country, and some people do not see it as serious as other types of crime. For victims of white collar crimes, however, the consequences can be major. This is why the federal government takes...
Some companies now hire rather than report hackers
Most times, when a hacker gets caught infiltrating a company’s database in Tennessee, the consequence is jailtime. However, for many hackers, the consequence is instead a full-time job working for the very company whose security they compromised. Some companies...