Each year, the Internal Revenue Service publishes a report laying out the list of ongoing tax scams that are impacting the public at large. In 2015, more taxpayers than ever were subject to tax scams designed to gather personal information or money. These aggressive phone scams often involve an individual claiming to be an IRS official who alleges that the taxpayer owes funds that must be paid immediately. Beyond phone scams, email is also being used to capture information from taxpayers. The main goal of these email campaigns is to gather as much personal data from the taxpayer as possible and use that information for potential criminal activity. Since these scams have gained a lot of attention in the media, law enforcement has ramped up investigations to identify the individuals behind these frauds. This means that more individuals are being investigated and arrested for these scams. Being accused of a…
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An embezzlement case that involves the intersection of civil, criminal and rabbinical law is garnering a great deal of attention in New York. The case involves $20 million in embezzled funds and is one of the largest Jewish charity frauds in recent history. Former Aish Hatorah CFO, Jacob Fetman, was discovered to have coordinated unauthorized loans from the charity. The bank accounts he created and controlled were nowhere to be found in the organization’s records. A rabbinical court determined that Fetman embezzled and, therefore, owed $20 million to the charity. When this case moved into the secular courts, the Kings County District Attorney alleged that Fetman had only taken $236,000, an amount significantly lower than the determination made by the rabbinical courts What makes this case so interesting is that it involves the connection between religious and secular courts in New York; rabbinical courts arbitrate commercial disputes as a result…
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Domestic violence is a serious criminal allegation that can come with major penalties in the form of fines, jail time, and convictions on your record. But there are many other possible implications of a domestic violence allegation. Child Custody If you’re accused of domestic violence in the midst of a custody battle, this could strongly impact the rights you have to see your children. For example, if the other parent is arguing that you abused the children at any point, you may lose the right to spend time with your children or be ordered to see your children under court supervision. This is not the way that most parents wish to interact with their children, so you need to respond to any allegations seriously and take action to protect yourself in court. Damaged Reputation Family and friends who discover that you have been accused of domestic violence might start treating…
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The law related to technology evolves at a rapid pace, but you should always be aware of some of the most common criminal charges related to computers and Internet activity. One of the most general charges related to this is known as federal computer fraud. Computer fraud refers to any fraud perpetration carried out using the Internet or a computer. The most well-known charge under this umbrella is hacking, where technical tools are used to access another computer or server from a separate location. A related concern can happen when an individual or group of people illegally intercepts a message not intended for their viewing. The collection of data from such an event can lead to identity theft. Under federal law, computer fraud can involve any situation where a computer is used for the purpose of creating a “dishonest representation of fact.” This misrepresentation is generally done in an attempt…
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