Violation of Trust
When a patient pays a visit to the doctor, they trust they will receive a correct diagnosis and a solution that will make them feel better. (Patients do not expect to be used by their physicians as...
View ArticleAttention to Detail
It’s important to pay attention to the details when filing claims with the government. (You can be sure that someone will definitely be checking your submission, so it’s important to be honest.) An...
View ArticleFalse Representation
The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays Child’s Insurance Benefits to a worker’s child – whether a biological, adopted or dependent stepchild – if the worker is disabled or retired and qualifies...
View ArticleBad Behavior
People have all sorts of reasons for behaving badly. Some are placed in difficult situations and feel there is no way out. As a result, frustration can turn into anger and subsequently emotions erupt,...
View ArticleDouble Vision
The U.S. Passport is highly coveted, mainly because it stands for freedom and opportunity for millions of people who have one. It also allows the bearer to legally travel overseas and reenter the...
View ArticleSupplementing Fraud
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are intended to help eligible disadvantaged people who have little or no income meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. An article published by The...
View ArticleSleight of Hand
The term “sleight of hand” refers to someone who quickly and cleverly moves their hands in such a manner that tricks someone into believing something happened when it really didn’t. A Montana...
View ArticleDo Whatever You Want
If someone handed you a stack of cash and told you to do whatever you wanted, what would you do? (Would you go on a shopping spree, make a bank deposit or stash it under your mattress for safe...
View ArticleShortcut to Jail
It’s ok to take a shortcut if you’re running behind on time and need to get to a destination quickly. It’s not ok to take a shortcut to circumvent U.S. immigration law. (Chances are if you disobey the...
View ArticleSending a Clear Message
Sometimes it’s difficult to communicate a message in a way that it can be fully understood by the recipient. (Many people worry that they’ll hurt others’ feelings when trying to get their message...
View ArticleBrazen
Fraudsters are generally deceitful when pulling off a scam. (They will do whatever it takes to throw investigators off their trail.)In an article published by The Free Lance-Star, a woman was brazen in...
View ArticleWishy-washy
People who are lacking in decisiveness or character are often considered to be “wishy-washy.” An article posted on 13NewsNow.com tells about a Virginia man who originally pleaded guilty to his...
View ArticleSecond Chances
Sometimes people make mistakes and are offered a chance at doing things right the second time around. (Everyone needs a “do-over” at some point in life, but not every action demands a “do-over.”) An...
View ArticleHiding in Plain View
A popular book character in a children’s series follows a man who travels around the world with a variety of items to assist in his adventures. It is the reader’s job to search extremely detailed...
View ArticleStealing Evidence
It’s not a good idea to steal evidence when you have been charged with an offense. (It can only get you deeper into trouble with the law.) A Federal Bureau of Investigation press release details how...
View ArticleBlissful Ignorance
It is important for a government program beneficiary to be well-informed about the rules regarding the financial assistance they qualify for and receive – especially if they want to continue to receive...
View ArticleThe Fraud is in the Details
Fraudsters usually take great care to bury their illegal actions within the minutia of a scheme, but ironically that is where the majority of mistakes are made. In an article published by the...
View ArticlePut On Your Big Boy Pants
The phrase “put on your big boy pants” most commonly means that it is time to grow up and act like a responsible adult. An article published in The Buffalo News tells about two brothers who acted...
View ArticleWhat’s Behind the Motivation?
Many professional caregivers provide invaluable support to people with disabilities and illnesses that could not otherwise care for themselves. Generally, people who work in that field do so because of...
View ArticleThe Insanity of It All
When a criminal defendant uses an insanity plea, it means they declare they did not understand they were doing something wrong while committing a crime. (That’s my non-legal definition.) A Department...
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