According to the State of Michigan's Attorney General, an insurance agent located in Muskegon was charged in June with both fraud and embezzlement using the money of his own clients. The insurance agent pleaded guilty to all charges that were brought against him....
Michigan taxpayers might benefit from learning the legal risks associated with attempts to cheat the Internal Revenue Service. Someone might think a fraudulent return would pass without scrutiny, but auditors and investigators may pick up on red flags that raise...
White-collar crimes in Michigan encompass several nonviolent financial schemes intended to benefit the scammer. These crimes are commonly committed by business people in financial sectors, which gave the term its name. One type of white-collar crime involving stocks...
Some Michigan residents and businesses commit insurance fraud to benefit themselves on a financial level. Insurance fraud is considered an illegal act that can be done by either the buyer or the seller of an insurance contract. You may want to understand more about...
Certain types of offenses are often referred to as "victimless crimes" in Michigan and across the country, raising the issue of whether there really are victimless crimes. For example, is insider trading a so-called victimless crime? What is insider trading? In simple...
The Medicare program places a high level of trust in Michigan physicians and their ability to provide a sound medical judgment and treat their patients accordingly. Unfortunately, not all physicians are submitting accurate claims for the types of services that they're...
White-collar crimes typically refer to non-violent financial fraud committed for personal again using deception or omission. A multi-level marketing pyramid scheme in Michigan is one type of white-collar crime, but not all MLMs are pyramid schemes. MLM While the main...
Telemarketers may sometimes be intrusive and bothersome. At least some companies offer Michigan customers valuable products and services, though. And then there are dubious telemarketing entities that exist to steal or other engage in a con game. Entities charged with...
As more people invest in real estate, mortgage fraud scams are becoming more prevalent in Michigan and throughout the United States. There are many types of mortgage fraud scams that can lead to criminal charges. Examples of mortgage fraud Some common examples include...
Insider trading represents a crime rooted in unfairness. Investors want to see a return on a particular asset. When investing in the stock market, the "average investor" in Michigan takes a risk. No one knows what direction a stock will travel. However, a person with...