by lzebrowitz | May 14, 2020 | Cyber Crime, Cybercrime, Fraud, Uncategorized, Victim Of Crime
As chair of the Cyber Crime committee at iTechlaw, Meg Strickler gives her insight on data breaches from various perspectives on an iTechlaw webinar this week. She and the other panelists discuss: The criminal charge of BEC (Business email compromise) fraud...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | Fraud
Just as in every state, people in Georgia utilize the USPS on a daily basis. While it is generally a very ordinary activity, sometimes the mail is used as a venue to facilitate a crime. Charges for mail fraud are very serious and a conviction can come with stiff...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | May 21, 2019 | Fraud
Issues of fraud most often arise from business transactions in Atlanta. Thus, if and when you find yourself in the position of acting as a broker or agent of another in such a transaction, you should be aware that your actions will be highly scrutinized by those who...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Apr 23, 2019 | Fraud
In any fraud case in Atlanta, the central issue may be the establishment of intent. Proving that one committed fraud may require establishing that they engaged in their actions knowing full well of that what they were doing was unlawful and likely to cause harm. Thus,...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Feb 1, 2019 | Fraud
There are aspects of paying taxes that may reveal illegal activities, and if your tax return prompts questions, you could find yourself the subject of an IRS investigation. According to the IRS, the federal agency conducts investigations, not only into...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Dec 6, 2018 | Fraud
If you are facing charges of mail fraud in Georgia, it is important you understand the seriousness of the crime. A conviction can result in harsh penalties such as fines and/or jail time, so it is imperative you get legal help right away. Because mail fraud is so...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Sep 28, 2018 | Fraud
Accusations of fraud are often the result of people losing significant amounts of money, property or other forms of wealth in investments or transactions in Atlanta. Given the consequences such losses can bring, the anxiety felt by those that suffer them is...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | May 31, 2018 | Fraud
Health care providers with private practices in Georgia may encounter many situations where failing to follow proper procedure when it comes to billing could land them in hot water. In fact, as Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute explains that...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Feb 17, 2018 | Fraud
In the digital era, there are all sorts of financial opportunities, such as those involving cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, some people are not familiar with their responsibilities, such as the tax implications of investing in cryptocurrency. In fact, legal obligations...
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Feb 3, 2018 | Fraud
During any time of year, people are accused of internet-related offenses. However, with there are certain times when charges such as tax fraud arise far more often. Sometimes, people are falsely accused of tax fraud and the allegations catch them completely off-guard....
