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Federally guaranteed disaster relief loans can come with a demanding application process. After obtaining a borrower's information, a loan officer must next verify its accuracy. After a first review of an application, a loan officer submits it to the government for...
When a person uses postal mail or electronic communication as a means to commit fraud, he or she will also receive mail fraud or wire fraud charges. These federal crimes result in significant prison time for a conviction when the transmission crosses state or national...
If you are a fan of old mobster movies, then you may know a little something about money laundering, which is often talked about in such movies. However, films may not explain it clearly, leaving you wondering exactly what money laundering is and how it happens. You...
Insider trading is not a crime that you may hear a lot about in Louisiana. However, it has had its moments in the spotlight, such as the case of Martha Stewart in the early 2000s. It is a white-collar crime, which means that it relates to business dealings and...
When your home sustains damage in a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flood, insurance coverage should cover the costs and allow you to rebuild. However, making false or exaggerated insurance claims can result in charges of insurance fraud. If your insurance...
White collar crimes do not usually make the news in Louisiana unless they involve a big name. However, that does not mean they draw less attention from law enforcement and government officials. One such white collar crime is mail fraud. Joining in a venture that has...
Inspiration can come from the work of others. Individuals in Baton Rouge and other cities across the nation may use the works of others to help guide them. Whether it is at the workplace, at home or at school, doing this is almost natural and a rather innocent act....
Eventually, we all hire another party to complete a task for us. This might be to construct something, make repairs or even complete our taxes. When individuals hire an individual or company to complete these tasks, they not only believe that this party has the...
There are many deceitful acts that could land individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere in hot water. Whether it stems for an individual's place of employment or not, being accused of fraud can be detrimental to one's personal and professional reputation. The impact of...
There comes a time in some individuals' lives where he or she is required to submit claims to the federal government. This may seem like a menial task, however, the details provided by those living in Louisiana and elsewhere are taken at face value. While human error...
