What is mail fraud, and how can you defend against allegations of it?
Mail fraud is a federal crime. It happens when someone uses the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or a private carrier to commit a crime. Using the USPS is a good way to give federal authorities jurisdiction over a case. Mail fraud comes in many forms, but it is normally...Minnesota drywall company owners charged with fraud
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that the government was pursuing felony charges against the husband and wife owners of a drywall company in the state. The duo are accused of insurance fraud and “theft by swindle” regarding their deliberate failure to...Former attorney for Stormy Daniels faces multiple charges
Minnesota residents who have been following the legal tribulations of Donald Trump have likely heard of Micheal Avenatti, the lawyer who represented adult star Stormy Daniels in her suit against the president. Avenatti has been charged with aggravated identity theft...Feds file felony credit union fraud charge against former CEO
The president and CEO who once stood at the helm of the St. Francis Campus Credit Union in Little Falls has been formally charged with felony credit union fraud by federal prosecutors. Investigators maintain that she embezzled at least $2.5 million. The losses forced...SEC accuses former Apple lawyer of insider trading
Minneapolis readers might be interested to know that the Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a former attorney for Apple Inc. with insider trading. The charges were filed on Feb. 13 by the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. According to court filings, the...Woman charged with identity theft in Minnesota
According to a veteran computer crimes investigator, Minnesota residents who wish to avoid becoming the victims of identity theft should consider freezing their credit profiles. While blocking access to credit reports can create some inconveniences for consumers, it...Using the internet to commit a crime
Minnesota residents or anyone else could commit a variety of crimes either on the internet itself or by attacking items connected to the internet. For instance, an internet crime could take place when an individual hacks into a network or gets information online that...Choose wisely. Choose Bruce.
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