Fraud

A client was convicted of defrauding a large, publicly traded company out of $2.5 million, and the government was seeking restitution pursuant to the Court’s Order. The client, without notifying his probation officer or the court, cashed out the majority…

Attorney Fienman recently represented a client facing serious charges including 217 counts of access device fraud, identity theft, and related offenses. The client, formerly employed at a mortgage company, was terminated and subsequently found in possession of personal information belonging…

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest food program, with more than $68 billion dollars going out to 42 million needy families every year. As an authorized SNAP retailer, you are entrusted with making sure every EBT…

It’s business as usual and you’re serving your customers. One day, a charge letter arrives, and the USDA accuses you of “trafficking.” This is what the USDA calls the buying or selling unauthorized food items or trading SNAP benefits for…

You’ve worked hard to build your business. By accepting SNAP benefits, you’ve agreed to step up and help those in your community who rely on these government benefits. When the USDA asked you to follow the rules when accepting the…

A Bucks County client charged with two counts of felony access device fraud, two counts of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, and several misdemeanors like receiving stolen property had her name completely cleared within five months of her arrest….

Attorney Fienman represented a woman who came to him when she realized she was under investigation for insurance fraud. Mr. Fienman intervened on her behalf by speaking with the Philadelphia Police Department officials who were trying to question his client….

A small grocery in the city of Chester faced serious and potentially career-ending allegations for trafficking in food stamps and other Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) violations by the administrative agency that oversees the program (USDA). Attorney Michael Fienman compiled…

When confronted with over three years in federal prison for fraud in an alleged multi-million-dollar scheme, he contacted attorney Michael Fienman. With considerable experience handling federal crimes in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, attorney Fienman pursued the best possible result….

A power of attorney gives one the capacity and legal authority to act on someone else’s behalf. This written authorization is usually granted for the management of financial affairs and is a common part of estate planning. In many situations,…