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...
Federal Crimes
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...
What is the RICO Act?
Residents of Florida who are charged with white collar crimes need to take quick action to protect their rights. Racketeering is a serious offense that carries significant penalties. That's why it's important to understand the federal RICO Act. What is the RICO Act?...