The Section 8 housing voucher program provides opportunities to low-income tenants looking to rent an apartment or another dwelling. The federal program also presents opportunities to Missouri landlords, as the government payments could deliver a steady flow of rental...
What happens when the IRS audits you?
While most Missouri residents are never going to have to undergo an IRS audit, there are certain circumstances that may make an audit more likely. Making certain errors or raising certain red flags when filing your taxes may trigger an audit. In some cases, the IRS...
Understanding Missouri insurance fraud laws
Insurance fraud in Missouri includes actions that intentionally defraud or deceive an insurance provider to profit from a false claim. Common examples include false accident claims to workers' compensation or auto insurance policies and exaggerated property damage...
What should you know about insider trading?
Delving into the stock market is often hard for first-timers. There are plenty of unspoken rules that can trip people up. On top of that, you have actual litigation that dictates how the market works, too. Before diving into trading, you should understand what is and...
What is pink collar crime?
Pink collar crime may seem like a clever phrase invented by Hollywood to entice people in Missouri to watch an innovative new true-crime program. However, according to FraudBeat, the term describes a real phenomenon. As a matter of fact, even if you are not familiar...
Does white-collar crime go unpunished?
The prevailing perception across the country, including in Missouri, seems to be that white-collar crime tends to go unpunished, that people in positions of authority can commit acts of fraud, embezzle money, etc. without fear of discovery or repercussions. This...
Job scams can unwittingly incriminate innocent people
The job market is often competitive, and it can be difficult for some people to make a living wage. As such, many people in Missouri and elsewhere seek second jobs or look for easy and quick ways to make good money. It is important to understand that some jobs are not...
Guilty plea from alleged brains of college admission scheme
The nationwide college admission scandal that shocked Missourians last month is still progressing. Of the dozens of people charged in the alleged scam, including wealthy parents, coaches and the so-called mastermind who reportedly thought up the entire plan, many are...
50 people charged in college admission scandal
Every parent in Missouri wants what is best for his or her children, including attendance at prestigious colleges. However, due to the heavy competition for spots at the most elite schools, some wealthy parents have allegedly been willing to pay money to secure...
Identifying the different kinds of internet crimes
In this day and age of advanced technology, information is shared through multiple internet platforms. There is a lot of money to be made by performing illegal acts through the internet. In fact, internet crimes have run rampant as people are attempting to gain access...
