In some ways, both embezzlement and theft are similar. They both involve a person taking money or assets that they are not supposed to take or use. Both are illegal and can result in criminal charges. But there are also some major differences between the two. One of...
Identity theft comes in many forms under the law. As technology has become more sophisticated, the number of ways to “steal” someone’s identity and use it for fraudulent or other illegal activity has increased. One form of identity theft is known as “false...
You may have heard the term money laundering before and not given it much more thought. The truth is that money laundering is a form of white-collar crime used to make unlawful money look legitimate. Money laundering can be applied in various ways, but the principle...
Bank fraud charges are serious offenses with severe legal consequences in Oklahoma. If you face this charge, it can be confusing and stressful. Bank fraud charges include any criminal offense that involves deceptive practices or fraudulent schemes to acquire money,...
When you are in financial distress, one of the options you may consider is declaring bankruptcy. Ideally, personal bankruptcy can help you to restructure your debts or have them forgiven. But while bankruptcy can be a great idea if you are unable to pay off your...
In today's digital age, white collar crime cases often involve a significant amount of digital evidence. Anyone who’s charged with a white collar crime that hinges on digital evidence should understand the basics of incorporating this type of evidence into a criminal...
As you sit in the courtroom, listening to the charges against you, you can't help but think about how you ended up in this situation. You're being accused of identity theft. Identity theft is when someone deliberately uses someone else's personal information without...
Credit card fraud is a form of identity theft where an individual uses another person's credit card information without their permission to make unauthorized transactions or obtain unauthorized access to their account. This illegal activity can lead to financial loss...
As technology advances, criminals adapt to it to find new ways of illegally extracting money from people. Modern technology has allowed people to rob you from the convenience of their home, putting them (and you) at far less physical risk than in the olden days when...
A recent report into white-collar crime statistics sheds light on some interesting figures. Here are a few that are particularly worthy of consideration. Certain segments of society commit these crimes more than others do 93% of people convicted of white-collar crimes...
