Most health care professionals in Florida don't go into the field with the intent to defraud their patients. However, several laws apply to physicians and those who work for them. It's not only important for doctors to know about these laws but also to understand that...
Year: 2022
Three ways someone could avoid credit card fraud charges
If you're facing credit card fraud charges in Florida, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. With that said, many situations happen that can cause someone to unknowingly commit credit card fraud. Considering that, here are a few situations when you could avoid credit card...
What to know about telemedicine fraud
The growing acceptance of telemedicine options in Florida and nationwide provide benefits for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and chronically ill. It can also greatly improve the ability of clinicians to provide health care to patients who might otherwise...
Identifying and preventing telemarketing fraud
In Florida, telemarketing fraud is a crime that occurs over the phone. The activity often involves a person posing as the representative of a company that is selling a fraudulent product or service. It is often difficult to catch a telemarketer who uses various...
An insurance fraud claim garners news in Florida
Commuters may notice signs that ask them to report suspected insurance fraud. Such notices might appear inside buses and trains, but false insurance claims encompass more than ones levied against public transportation services. Any insurance policy category, be it...
Filing falsely for a trademark is fraud
Dishonesty when registering for a trademark constitutes as fraud. An applicant makes intentionally false statements on an application to obtain a trademark. This type of fraud often counts as a federal crime. The precise definition of fraud is outlined under trademark...
The deception of pump and dump fraud
Pump and dump schemes are frequent occurrences in penny stock trading. The prices of penny stocks are falsely doubled or tripled in a few days and sold. This type of securities fraud is well known among investors in Florida but continues to be widespread. Pump and...
Fewer teens are forced to face adult courts
A historic shift is taking place in the legal world. For the first time in many years, fewer teen offenders are having to face charges adult courts. This is a shift that is resulting in many positive effects. A great savings of energy, time, and money is taking place...
Internal fraud is a big threat to small businesses
If you own a small business in Florida, finding trustworthy employees is crucial. When businesses are small, it’s difficult to establish internal control systems that can prevent insider theft and fraud. Because you won’t be able to monitor everything, you’ll have to...
The risks of securities fraud
Fraud takes many forms, and one of the more troubling versions involves securities. Investors want to see a return on investment for any capital they put forth. Florida investors likely expect to face a level of risk, but they doubtfully expect to deal with fraud....