Residents of Michigan may enjoy buying or selling things at auctions. Sometimes, it's preferable to do that right from the safety and comfort of home. However, there are instances of fraud on the internet. It's important to know how to identify this white-collar...
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What are the different degrees of money laundering?
Money laundering is a common white-collar crime. If a person gets arrested for this offense in Michigan or another state, it's important to take the matter seriously because the prosecution could recommend harsh penalties. There are varying degrees of money laundering...
How prevalent is mortgage fraud?
Procuring a mortgage lets many people enjoy their dream of owning a home. The mortgage industry in Michigan also benefits from the chance to generate profits from reliable borrowers. Not everyone turns out to be honest when seeking a mortgage, however, and some...
Fraud and the healthcare system
If you need medical treatment in Michigan, you expect that the doctor and other workers in the office or the hospital are professional in nature. However, some providers could be charged with health care fraud that could result in the practice being closed....
Insurance agent pleads guilty to embezzlement
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....
Possession with intent to distribute in Michigan is an automatic felony
Being charged with a felony is never pleasant, as it has the ability to change the entire trajectory of your life. When you are in possession of a scheduled drug in Michigan and it is determined that you have the intention to distribute or sell said substance, it is...
Size of possession can increase felony charges
All states have established harsh penalties for convictions on major drug charges involving large quantities of controlled substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine. However, Michigan may have the strictest penalty when sentencing those convicted. Additionally,...
Could the IRS look at social media posts?
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...
An overview of “pump and dump” scams
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...
Examining insurance fraud
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...

