If you are like most people, your income may have varied lately, and it is hard to predict how your income will look over the next few months or years. When you apply for a mortgage loan, you are required to state your income honestly. What you write down on the...
Month: May 2020
There are many forms of bank fraud, all serious
When it comes to bank fraud, there’s no two ways about it: It’s a serious crime that can have serious penalties in the event of a conviction. Generally speaking, bank fraud occurs when an individual knowingly attempts to or executes fraud against a financial...
Extortion: Don’t let yourself face prison and fines over accusations
Extortion occurs when you obtain something, whether assets or money, through threats or the use of force. You should know that extortion is against the law, and it can result in federal charges. An example of extortion would be if you suggested to someone that you...
Accused of Medicare fraud? You need to protect yourself
If you’ve been accused of Medicare fraud, you need to know that it’s extremely serious. It is essentially stealing from the government, and that can lead to heavy fines and penalties as well as a prison sentence. Today, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force is in charge of...