Tag Archives: Fraud

Going to Jail for Concealing a Bank Account

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A California man is going to jail for over four (4) years for bankruptcy fraud because he hid a bank account from the bankruptcy court. If you are thinking of filing for bankruptcy and need some help, contact our law … Continue reading →

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Former Attorneys Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A former attorney has pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud for hiding his assets from his bankruptcy estate.  When filing for bankruptcy, it is important to inform the court of all of your assets, no matter what they are or how … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Summit Man Convicted of Mortgage Fraud

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Lee’s Summit man was recently convicted of mortgage fraud for stealing $3.7 million dollars.  Albert Roberts was sentenced to four (4) years in prison without parole and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.9 million dollars.  If … Continue reading →

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Utah Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Bankruptcy Fraud

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Mr. Valentine of Liberty, Utah has pled guilty to bank fraud and bankruptcy fraud for failing to disclose assets in connection with his bankruptcy case.  It was alleged that Mr. Valentine provided false statements to U.S. Bank in order to … Continue reading →

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Statute of Limitations for Fraud

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

The legal phrase “statute of limitations” simply means the deadline for some event.  The statute of limitations, or deadline, to discover a fraud that has occurred against you in Missouri is ten (10) years.  Once you discover the fraud, which … Continue reading →

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Act Fast When Suing for Fraud

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

When a fraud has been committed, you must sue in the state in which the fraud occurred.  This means that you are governed by that state’s statute of limitations, meaning time limits.  When suing for fraud, your time limit starts … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy Crimes

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

A business owner was recently found guilty of bankruptcy fraud, a federal crime, for failing to disclose a transfer of an asset.  In his defense, the business owner stated he did not list the transfer because he did not feel … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Trickery

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

When dealing with professionals in real estate, including construction or improvement workers, a person may be able to sue for fraudulent misrepresentation if all of the requirements are met. The basics of fraudulent misrepresentation are that a person makes an … Continue reading →

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Return Preparer Fraud

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

About 60 percent of taxpayers will use tax professionals this year to prepare their tax returns. Most return preparers provide honest service to their clients. But, some unscrupulous preparers prey on unsuspecting taxpayers, and the result can be refund fraud … Continue reading →

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Have you been a Victim of Fraud?

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Missouri Courts have stated that in order to prove fraud, you must show the following elements: representation of fact, objective materiality, ignorance of falsity, right to rely when “a distinct and specific representation is made to be acted upon … Continue reading →

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