The government takes federal crimes as seriously as a heart attack. Agents pursue investigations with bulldogged persistence. The Department of Justice or an agency related to a case must inform targets that a review is underway. If you become one of these subjects of...
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The impact of white-collar crime on your career
A seemingly harmful, unorthodox action, suddenly derails your career and results in an investigation into your behavior. Despite your perceived innocence of it all, others could have a very different perspective of your intentions. The consequences of white-collar...
What constitutes as embezzlement?
Embezzlement is a type of fraud or theft that falls under white-collar crime. The United States Department of Justice describes embezzlement as the fraudulent appropriation of property. If you face accusations of embezzlement, there are several elements that a...
What makes an investment opportunity a Ponzi scheme?
If you save money, you want to invest it in a way that will maximize your returns. Some investment options are too good to be true. Fraudsters promote many scams to take your money. A Ponzi scheme is a well-known type of fraudulent investment. Here are the key...
What to expect when the IRS audits you
The chance of you having to undergo a tax audit after filing your taxes each year is rare, but there are certain elements of a tax return that may pique the IRS’ attention and cause them to take a second look at your filing. If you do find yourself the subject of a...
Can white-collar crime destroy your career?
White-collar crime can have serious repercussions on a lot of people and has severe legal ramifications in Florida. As such, even minor involvement in corporate criminal activity can jeopardize your career. Depending on the severity of your consequences, your career...
Next steps after you get a Department of Justice target letter
If you receive a target letter from the Department of Justice, your initial reactions are probably shock and alarm. After all, the implication of such a letter is that you are the subject of a law enforcement investigation. Knowing that you are under federal scrutiny...
What is mortgage fraud?
Allegations of white-collar crimes can result in serious ramifications. Financial institution fraud targets credit unions, retail banks and other federally-insured institutions. According to the FBI, mortgage fraud is financial institution fraud. When it comes to...
Facts about Florida embezzlement
Charges of embezzlement can have serious legal consequences. Florida categorizes embezzlement under its general theft laws. Learn what to expect if you face a hearing for embezzlement at the state level. Defining embezzlement in Florida Embezzlement means that the...

Download The Facts About Computer Crime In Florida
Computer crime in Florida costs the state millions of dollars per year. From unauthorized use of another’s email account to breaking into a company’s computer system with the intent of disabling it using a computer virus, the panoply of computer crimes in Florida is...