BUSINESS FRAUD I CORPORATE FRAUD – Payment From the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund – VCFCF: Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund October 29, 2019 The Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund “VCFCF” provides restitution to victims of corporate fraud who have otherwise been unable to collect on their…

FRAUD – Civil Liability for Fraud September 03, 2019 Last month our offices completed a series of civil fraud blogs, and this was in response to inquiries following an earlier post where fraud was considered in two distinct sectors criminal and civil. The link to this blog: “FRAUD – WHAT IS…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Constructive Fraud or Negligent Misrepresentation August 27, 2019 A common question is, “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud can arise when a fraudster misrepresents to a fraud victim a material fact.  A fraudster can be liable for constructive fraud or negligent…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Conversion or Breach of Fiduciary Duty August 22, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various settings, one of which is when an entrusted person fraudulently acquires funds or property of another. …

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Fraudulent Concealment or Concealment Fraud August 20, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various setting, one of which is when a fraudster commits concealment fraud or fraudulently concealment of a material…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Fraud via False Promise or Promissory Fraud August 13, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises when a fraudster commits promissory fraud or fraud via false promise for personal or monetary gain. The…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Intentional Fraud and Deceit August 09, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises when a wrongdoer utilizes deceitful or intentionally wrongful means for personal or monetary gain often at the cost of another….

FRAUD – WHAT IS FRAUD? Is Fraud Criminal? Is Fraud Civil? August 02, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud” which is often followed by “Is Fraud Criminal” or “Is Fraud Civil”. Essentially fraud is an overreaching term that refers to the use of deceptive tactics or…

SCHOOL FUNDING I CHARTER SCHOOL FRAUD – $50M in State Funds and School Funding Stolen in California Charter School Fraud June 06, 2019 A3education.org, a company with principal offices in Newport, CA, market themselves as offering “full services for start up schools”.  As alleged by the district attorney’s office earlier…

BUSINESS FRAUD I INVESTOR FRAUD SAN DIEGO – Contract Misrepresentation I Fraud by Misrepresentation May 30, 2019 Business Fraud, Corporate Fraud and Investor Fraud can occur in any business dealings and in a variety of manners.  Fraud tends to be most prevalent during transactions, negotiations and the execution of agreements. …