Category Archives: Identity Theft
Man Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $12.8 Million From Hospital And Using It To Fund Family Member’s Adult Entertainment Career
Medical debt is one of the leading causes of financial hardship among Americans. When you get a medical bill, some of the charges make no sense. Between the insurance write-offs and the itemized charges with vague names, it is easy to get the impression that lots of middlemen are enriching themselves at your expense… Read More »
Judge Orders New Trial In Sweepstakes Case Because Prosecutors Ordered Defendant Who Pleaded Guilty To Spy On His Co-Defendants
One of the reasons that it is important to hire a defense lawyer for a criminal case and to work closely with your defense lawyer is that prosecutors will try to mess with your mind. During the investigation, representatives of the state tell you all kinds of things, with the hope that you will… Read More »
Three Arrested In Coconut Grove Quitclaim Fraud Scheme
Coconut Grove is the oldest continuous neighborhood in Miami, and some of the families there have lived there for generations. Shirley Gibson’s grandfather immigrated to Florida in 1904 and settled in Coconut Grove, and her family still owns the land he bought; she inherited two vacant lots from her father Clarence when he died… Read More »
Former Procurement Director Of Broward Health Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering
Hospital bills are mind-bogglingly expensive, and the more you think about them, the more confusing the math gets. Patients pay what they can, collection agencies buy unpaid hospital debts, insurance companies negotiate about prices, leading to write-offs of part of the sticker price of services rendered, and those are just the parts that are… Read More »
Hialeah Mother And Son Accused Of Defrauding Elderly Relative Out Of His Life’s Savings
The COVID-19 pandemic was terrifying for elderly Floridians and their families. Several generations of retirees have placed their hopes on retiring to Florida, and saving their money toward that purpose, so that they can enjoy walks on the beach and frequent visits from family members. The pandemic threw all of those plans into disarray. … Read More »
The Man Who Lived In Florida For Three Decades Under A Stolen Identity
Young Floridians know that Florida is full of old people, most of whom do not seem very interesting. They also know that a lot of stuff happened in Florida in the 80s, and it involved cocaine. Of course, every mild-mannered retiree in Florida has a backstory, and this year, the truth came out about… Read More »
Two People Arrested on Identity Theft Charges in Miami Dade County
According to a report from 7 News Miami, two people have been arrested on identity theft charges in Hialeah. The suspects, who appeared in a Miami-Dade County bond court last week, were identified as Caroline Piloto and Diego Jose Rosas. A third individual who was also initially arrested along with the pair was released… Read More »
Florida’s Identity Theft Law: What is ‘Personal Information’?
Identity theft is a very serious crime in Florida. As this type of fraud becomes more common in the digital age, Florida law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are bringing tougher enforcement action against perpetrators. As CBS News reported earlier this year, identity theft is at a record high in the United States. Of course,… Read More »
What to Do if you are Facing an Accusation of Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious crime. It is the stealing of another individual’s personal information, often with the intention of using that information to make purchases or commit criminal acts without having such acts attached to the offender’s own identity. Sometimes, an innocent act is construed as an act of identity theft. In other… Read More »
