Tax fraud investigations can start long before you get a formal notice. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) often gather evidence quietly for months. Spot early warning signs to give yourself time to plan a defense. Know these...
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White Collar Crimes
False medical billing can get you arrested
The healthcare industry is no stranger to fraudulent activities, and medical billing is a prime target. What may seem like a harmless mistake can quickly escalate into a criminal investigation. If you are confronting false medical billing allegations, it is crucial to...
Faking work history can get you arrested
Many job seekers feel pressure to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Still, the line between highlighting your strengths and outright lying can sometimes blur. In California and many other states, falsifying work history is illegal. A risky gamble that rarely pays...
What is counterfeiting and why is it a serious white collar crime?
Counterfeiting is a deceptive practice and a serious crime. It involves creating fake currency, goods or documents. Perpetrators of this crime aim to deceive and profit from their activities. Why counterfeiting is a white collar crime Unlike street crimes,...
California man admits to selling counterfeit goods to the DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that a California man has admitted to selling the U.S. Department of Defense $3.5 million worth of fan assemblies that were either used or counterfeit. The man pleaded guilty to one count of selling counterfeit goods and...
7 charged with EBT fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced on March 4 that seven individuals have been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Electronic Benefits Transfer data and then using the information to withdraw public-assistance benefits...
California tax preparer sentenced for fraud
A California man has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for fraudulently seeking more than $10 million in tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service and more than a dozen state tax authorities. In late 2023, a federal jury found the 66-year-old...
California family members arraigned for insurance fraud
A married couple and their son-in-law are accused of collecting almost $200,000 by filing more than 40 fraudulent car insurance claims. The couple’s alleged activities were discovered when the California Department of Investigations launched an investigation after...
Former NBA players found guilty of health care fraud
Hundreds of current and former professional basketball players in California receive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage from the NBA Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. In October 2021, the plan attracted nationwide media attention when...
LAPD officer charged with overtime fraud
Overtime compensation accounts for a large percentage of California law enforcement budgets, but the nature of police work makes predictive scheduling very difficult. Police officers who work a lot of overtime earn more money, and they can also find themselves on the...