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If you work in accounts or other forms of finance, you can gain prestige by working for one of the Fortune 500 companies. In short: For many, it's a dream job. However, according to a recent study, working for one of these companies could make it more likely that your...
Gift cards are incredibly popular. They can let someone make a purchase without alerting their spouse, making it easier to arrange for a surprise birthday present. They make convenient and exciting holiday and birthday presents for people of all ages. Even school-aged...
Insider trading is illegal. You’ve likely heard stories of even very famous individuals getting caught and jailed due to this practice. The issue is that it may feel like what you’re doing is fine and within-bounds until the authorities come knocking. How insider...
As an employee in a medical office, you are probably always on the lookout for fraud. You want to make sure that people give accurate information about themselves and their insurance policy. You may be so busy scrutinizing the behavior of clients that you never...
When you take a managerial, human resources, accounting or similar position with a company or receive a promotion, you're probably on your best behavior for the first few weeks. While you might realize that you have access to accounts or petty cash with little...
In the late 90s and early 2000s, almost everyone knew about piracy. Piracy, which is a white-collar crime, is when intellectual property is stolen. In many cases, that property is available digitally. For example, if you downloaded a movie without paying for it (and...
Proof of mail fraud requires four elements, and one of these is the intent to defraud someone out of either money or property. When you go to court for mail fraud charges, you may think that a lack of solid proof of your intentions will protect you from a conviction....
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The False Claims Act was enacted to protect the federal government against financial loss due to fraud perpetrated against them by individuals and businesses. Fraud in this sense deals with federal money or property that is associated with a specific rule or...
When it comes to corporate finance and stock market investing, many people can often get confused by the myriad of terms used when referring to activities. The confusion can be especially great when allegations of misconduct or illegal activities are made. In many...
