Prank calls to emergency services aren’t new. But a new form of prank call, which has trended in recent years, has become so dangerous that it has resulted in several injuries and deaths. Swatting is the act of making a hoax call to an emergency services dispatcher....
White-Collar Crimes
Insurance fraud isn’t limited to fake claims – phony applications also count
Insurance is a type of financial product that protects consumers against economic loss. But insurance doesn’t come cheap, so it’s unsurprising that many Americans shop around for better rates during renewal season to cover their cars and homes for a reasonable price....
Elements of a Texas forgery crime
If you mistakenly thought that forgery wasn’t anything serious, think again. Otherwise referred to as “uttering a false instrument,” a Texas forgery has many aspects to it that may land you hefty fines and years in prison. Establishing forgery The most basic and...
What are the common types of white collar crimes in Texas?
A white collar crime is not what immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “crime.” It is less violent and involves a certain level of finesse. Although there are other ways to commit a white collar crime, the types below are a little more commonplace in Texas....
On NFTs and insider trading: penalties and defenses
The rise of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, has opened up a new frontier for investing and trading unique digital assets. From digital representations of art, music, videos and other creative works, this new market has the potential to buy and sell NFTs for profit....
Are you an unsuspecting victim of money laundering fraud?
Money laundering is cleaning dirty money. It is the process of transferring cash gained from illegal and criminal activities back into legitimate financial instruments. Usually, experienced accountants and financial consultants can introduce dirty money into financial...
Embezzlement in Texas and possible defenses
Any crime accusation in a business setting can create a chain of adverse events for the accused. Even without a conviction, they may lose their job, potential future employers or clients and leave a bad mark on their professional record. Embezzlement is a charge that...
Common types of fraud and possible defenses
If the state charges or investigates you for alleged criminal activity, it can cause severe damage to your reputation. This could adversely affect current and prospective business relations and employment opportunities. One common criminal charge that could bring...
What is a white-collar crime?
You probably heard the term "white-collar crime" at some point. A white-collar crime is not in any way violent; however, there are victims of white-collar crimes in most cases. A white-collar crime can take down a business, destroy a person's savings, cost investors...
Sugar Land man accused of running cryptocurrency scheme
You have probably been hearing a lot about cryptocurrency in the news lately. Cryptocurrency is digital currency that can be used to buy, sell or trade items. The main different between cryptocurrency and traditional currency is that cryptocurrency is not maintained...
