Category Archives: Fraud

Jan 06 2022

Lesson: Don’t Lie to the DOS about Where Your Products Come From

The livelihood of many individuals and businesses are derived from sellings goods and services to the U.S. government. As in any business endeavor, honesty…

Dec 03 2021

Here’s What Happens If You Steal $4.6M in PPP Money from the Government

Most people are unaware of the level of fraud attempted each year against the government. While some of these cases receive media attention, most…

Nov 17 2021

Faking a Romance Can Land You in Federal Prison

Romance offers many avenues in which to travel, but federal prison is not normally considered one of them. Eleven defendants in Texas learned recently…

May 14 2021

Turning a Profit Doesn’t Protect from TX Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges

Crypto currency is a hot investment now, but like most popular trends, you must be vigilant about fraud in such investment strategies.. A case…

Apr 29 2021

Texas Heads Up National $110 Million Tele-scam Bust

Wire fraud has several forms as a federal crime, from internet to telemarketing schemes. With so many opportunities available in our electronic world, wire…

Mar 03 2021

Medicare Scheme Costs Texas-based Hospice Group CEO 15 Years

Some white collar crimes are often seen as having little or no impact on society at large. These are generally referred to as victimless…

Oct 20 2020

It’s Time for AG Ken Paxton to Resign

In October 2019, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was forced to announce that he would not seek reelection. Right-wing political activist Michael Quinn Sullivan…

Aug 27 2020

Houston Area Anesthesiologist Gets 5.5 Years for Health Insurance Fraud

A Houston anesthesiologist was recently convicted a second time of health insurance fraud following a guilty plea. Besides the prison sentence, the anesthesiologist was…