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...
White-collar crimes in Michigan commonly involve a group of non-violent financial crimes that happen in the business sector. The offender commits these crimes for personal gain by deceptive means. An example of a white-collar crime includes mortgage fraud, which has...
One of the more commonplace types of white-collar crimes prosecuted in Michigan and elsewhere in the United States is tax fraud. There are a number of key facts you need to understand if you are concerned you may be the target of a tax fraud investigation. Definition...
While your mind may jump to broken windows and burning buildings when you hear the word 'crime,' crimes don't always involve physical harm. Rather, some Michigan residents are found guilty of white-collar crimes. These are non-violent crimes that deal with economic...
White-collar crimes in Grand Rapids, Michigan, refer to a group of non-violent offenses that are often committed by business professionals looking to benefit themselves. The term derives from the type of professionals more likely to commit these crimes, which are...
When people get behind the wheel after drinking, they may have longer reaction times and worse driving skills than usual. A legal limit on the level of alcohol in drivers' bodies helps to protect the public from the consequences of drunk driving collisions. It can...
Following investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, special agents in another state and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General, three individuals were arrested. Reportedly, the defendants operated unemployment insurance fraud schemes...
When times are tough, people in Michigan and elsewhere may resort to all kinds of activities to keep them going. A federal court recently sentenced a 35-year-old woman in another state after she pleaded guilty to several fraud charges in October. According to court...