Category Archives: Credit Card Fraud

Aggravated Identity Theft: Federal Crimes and Mandatory Punishments

The basic federal felony criminal statute defining “identity theft” has been on the books for over twenty-five years, but it didn’t take long for lawmakers to decide it wasn’t enough. A new and more serious criminal charge was argued as necessary within six years of its passage. The result was Congress enacting the 2004 Identity…

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud, Cyber Crimes | Internet Fraud, Federal Government Watch, Fraud Charges, InDepth Articles, Mail Fraud |

Federal Financial Instrument Fraud: Felony Credit Card Crimes

Banking is big business around the world but it is particularly important here in Texas, where Governor Abbott recently announced on X that the State of Texas enjoys the 10th largest economy in the world (yes, the WORLD). For most of us, Big Banking translates into our checking and savings accounts alongside our credit cards,…

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Credit Card Fraud, Federal Government Watch, Fraud Charges, InDepth Articles |

Racketeering in Texas: Criminal Defense Against RICO Charges

Today, everyone recognizes organized crime known as the “Mafia” or the “Cosa Nostra,” but it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th Century that these criminal enterprises were confirmed to exist. A man named Joseph Valachi is credited with being the first organization member to authenticate its existence, and he did so during public testimony…

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Child Pornography Charges, Credit Card Fraud, Federal Government Watch, InDepth Articles, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges, Trafficking Charges |

Fraudulent Use or Possession Charges in Texas: Identity Theft and Fake Credit Cards

The popularity of online shopping continues to increase in no small part due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. See, “Americans Keep Clicking to Buy, Minting New Online Shopping Winners,” written by Nathaniel Popper and published by the New York Times on May 1, 2020. Along with it, opportunities abound for illegally accessing things like credit card…

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud, Fraud Charges, InDepth Articles, Search and Seizures |

Loss Amounts in Federal Sentences: Calculating Economic and Financial Losses in Federal Felonies

Federal Sentencing Guideline 2B1.1 explains how to calculate monetary loss in a variety of crimes, such as tax evasion, structuring, wire fraud, money laundering, and mortgage fraud. Financial crimes prosecuted by the federal government usually involve a lot of money that builds into a large economic loss for its victims. Criminal creativity being what it…

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Michael Lowe, on Appeals, Arrest and Indictment, Credit Card Fraud, Cyber Crimes | Internet Fraud, Health Care Fraud, InDepth Articles, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges, Mortgage Fraud Charges, Sentencing |

WHITE COLLAR CRIME: INDICTMENTS OF TEXAS PROFESSIONALS

When Suits Are Arrested White collar crime prosecutions for various kinds of fraud, among other things, are popping up all over Texas right now. Professionals in nice suits and enjoying swanky life styles are getting arrested and charged for all sorts of felonies. What is White Collar Crime? You probably know more about “white collar…

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Credit Card Fraud, Cyber Crimes | Internet Fraud, Fraud Charges, Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges, Mortgage Fraud Charges |

Credit Card Fraud and Theft in Texas: Lots of Credit Cards Here in DFW

Credit Card and Debit Card Fraud in Texas: What’s Involved Here Fraud is a crime under the Texas Penal Code, and it can mean many different things. Basically, “fraud” is considered a criminal act because people (victims, marks) get hurt by it. Fraud will get you arrested in Texas, and it happens when you take…

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud |

Cyber Fraud Manhunt – FBI’s Most Wanted List for Internet Crime Gets Five New Additions: Computer Crimes and Internet Fraud Very Profitable

This week, there’s lots of discussion in the news media about the Obamacare web site, and the revelation that standard procedures for testing the safety and security of the software for personal data being placed into the system by Americans seeking information at the Affordable Care Act site (healthcare.gov) were not followed. (For more, see…

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud, Cyber Crimes | Internet Fraud, Federal Government Watch |

Credit Card Fraud Is Very Profitable and Easy to Do, No Wonder Credit Card Crimes Are Happening All Over the Country

Credit Card Fraud involves creating fake credit cards legitimately issued by lenders and to borrow cash or buy things using that credit card without any intention of repaying the credit card debt. Credit Card Fraud can also include identity theft, where legitimate credit cards or credit histories are used to get cash or purchasing power….

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud, Fraud Charges |

Dallas Felony Forgery Case Dismissed

Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with Forgery of a check in an amount more than $1,500. Mr. Lowe’s client was charged and indicted for a State Jail Felony which is punishable by up to 2 years in the State Jail. Before Mr. Lowe was hired on his case, the client had failed to appear for…

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Michael Lowe, on Credit Card Fraud, Fraud Charges |

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