Monthly Archives: February 2024
Two Nevada Men Convicted Of Fraud Against Pittsburgh Seniors
Elderly people are among the most vulnerable to Internet scams. Seniors are more likely to be lonely and therefore to respond to emails, Facebook messages, What’s App messages, and other forms of online communication when these messages come from people they do not know. They also tend to be less Internet savvy; you might… Read More »
Jury Convicts Huntingdon Valley Home Contractor Of Theft By Deception And Unfair Business Practices
The business self help books that you find for sale in airport convenience stores and at FedEx Office tell you to under-promise and over-deliver. In many industries, your ability to meet a deadline depends on factors beyond your control. One small glitch in the supply chain or workflow can set your whole project behind… Read More »
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Money From Disabled Veterans
The first thing that comes to mind when most people hear the word “embezzlement” is a C-suite employee drawing checks on his employer’s account and making them payable to a shell corporation owned by the C-suite employee himself or one of his accomplices. The charge of embezzlement can apply under less glamorous circumstances, too. … Read More »
Yes, You Can Still Get Criminal Charges If You Act As A Confidential Informant
The media narrative on confidential informants tends to be that they are snitches who avoid criminal prosecution, but because they have betrayed their friends, they can trust no one. In fact, it is often possible to dissociate yourself from illegal activities without telling all of your friends’ secrets to people who would use this… Read More »
