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How to Recover from Fraud in Arizona

Posted on September 6, 2023 in dishonest lawyers

Introduction:

Fraud is a crime that can have a devastating impact on its victims. If you have been the victim of fraud, you may be wondering how you can recover your losses. This blog post will discuss the legal options available to you in Arizona and how to get started with the recovery process.

The first step in recovering from fraud is to understand the type of fraud you have been victim of. There are many different types of fraud, including identity theft, credit card fraud, investment fraud, and insurance fraud. Once you know the type of fraud you have been victim of, you can start to research your legal options.

In Arizona, there are a number of laws that protect consumers from fraud. These laws can help you recover your losses, including:

  • The Arizona Consumer Fraud Act: This law prohibits businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices.
  • The Arizona False Claims Act: This law allows individuals to sue businesses that have defrauded the government.
  • The Arizona Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: This law allows creditors to recover assets that have been transferred by a debtor in order to defraud them.

In addition to these laws, you may also be able to recover your losses through civil lawsuits. If you have been the victim of fraud, you should consult with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal options.

What to do if you are a victim of fraud: If you believe you have been the victim of fraud, there are a few things you should do:

  • Report the fraud to the authorities. This could be the police, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or another relevant agency.
  • Gather evidence of the fraud. This could include documents, emails, or other records.
  • Contact your bank or credit card company. They may be able to help you cancel fraudulent transactions and protect your account.
  • Contact your insurance company. If you have lost money or property due to fraud, you may be able to file a claim with your insurance company.
  • Consider hiring an attorney. An attorney can help you navigate the legal system and recover your losses.
  • There are a number of things you can do to prevent fraud, such as:
    • Be careful about giving out your personal information. Only give out your personal information to reputable companies and organizations.
    • Be wary of unsolicited emails and phone calls. These are often scams.
    • Keep your software up to date. Software updates often include security patches that can help protect you from fraud.
    • Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
    • Be careful about what you click on. Phishing emails and websites often contain links that can lead to malicious websites.

Conclusion:

Recovering from fraud can be a long and difficult process, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are laws in place to protect you and there are attorneys who can help you get justice. If you have been the victim of fraud, please do not hesitate to reach out for help.

Don’t let a real estate dispute ruin your life. Get help from a Phoenix real estate litigation lawyer today. A good lawyer can help you get the justice you deserve. Contact Bill today by calling 602-319-6899 to ensure your legal needs are conducted with confidence and legal clarity. Some of the issues covered under trial work and business law that our firm regularly handles involve:

Breach of contract, Non-compete agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, Employee theft and embezzlement, Insurance purchases and enforcement of policy coverage, Negotiation and/or enforcement of commercial leases, Negligence and gross negligence resulting in losses, Intentional acts causing a company to suffer damages, Tortious interference with contractual relationships, Unjust enrichment, Real Estate fraud, Consumer fraud, Conversion/Theft, Intentional and/or negligent misrepresentation, Business torts and Real estate title & escrow.

Arizona Fraud

Posted on July 16, 2020 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

Over the last 32 years, we have filed scores of claims for common law fraud, RICO, AZRAC, and fraudulent schemes.
Common law fraud involves a dispute between two people or business entities. It almost always comes from a contractual relationship that went bad or an investment scheme. Unlike criminal fraud cases in which the defendant can go to prison if convicted, in a civil fraud case, the judgment will only be for money. There is strict liability for many types of investment frauds. Lawyers often threaten jail in a civil fraud case, but it never happens. These types of threats border on extortion. The AG, Police or FBI will seldom get involved in a civil dispute where individuals are alleging fraud.
Contract law, common law fraud and, real estate fraud is what we do.
Our years of experience and reputation for being (AAA) Available, Able, and Articulate have earned us the distinction of being among the top small law firms in Scottsdale, Arizona. Please call Bill Miller at 602.319.6899 with questions about your fraud case.

We also handle, Breach of contract, Non-compete agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, Employee theft and embezzlement, Insurance purchases and enforcement of policy coverage, Negotiation and/or enforcement of commercial leases, Negligence and gross negligence resulting in losses, Intentional acts causing a company to suffer damages, Tortious interference with contractual relationships, Unjust enrichment, Real Estate fraud, Consumer fraud, Conversion/Theft, Intentional and/or negligent misrepresentation, Business torts and Real estate title and escrow. Call Bill miller at 602.319.6899

Litigation in Arizona is About to Explode

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

On this website, a few years ago, we wrote… for over 33 years the Law Firm of William A. Miller has ‘seen it all’. Well, that was until last week. Litigation in Arizona for Fraud, Contract Breach and various business torts will explode, not unlike the days of the RTC. As most of you know, the Federal Reserve showed it would do virtually anything—lowering rates to zero, extending loans to businesses (looks like socialism), backstopping funds to municipalities and purchasing hundreds of billions of dollars of government debt—to help bolster the U.S. economy. This will lead to a nightmare scenario of the US Government picking favorites. I read the association who lobbies for movie theaters want a bailout. Musk and Bezo ‘need’ billons for their space missions. In my opinion TARP in the late 2000s, simply benefited the rich.
Let’s applaud congress and the President for starting with payments to the ‘worker’. If you have or anticipate business problems on the horizon, give Bill Miller a call at 602-319-6899. We are a small law firm that remembers well not only the great recession, but also the market meltdown of 1987, RTC of 1990 & the tech crash of 2001. If we cannot handle your case (unlikely), we will get you to a firm that can.

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Posted on March 17, 2018 in Arizona Law Regarding Business Disputes

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Posted on October 11, 2017 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

Not every lawsuit gives rise to attorney fees if you win. Yet, the Arizona Supreme Court just ruled that the successful party on a claim for breach of the implied warranty of workmanship and habitability qualifies for an attorney-fee award under either a contractual fee provision or A.R.S. § 12-341.01. see Sirrah Enterprises v. Wunderlich…

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Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure = Truth Finding

Posted on June 7, 2016 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

Prosecutors are in trouble after lawyers representing a doctor accused of fraud alleged the U.S. attorney’s office has been stealing documents. In court papers filed May 26, lawyers wrote prosecutors had gained access to discovery of the defense. According to the defense, an informant said an FBI agent had received CDs containing duplicates of discovery…

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Arizona Law- Sometimes Grace

Posted on January 19, 2016 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

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A Good Jury Verdict

Posted on October 26, 2015 in Business Law

We recently represented a prestigious Phoenix doctor in a complex commercial jury trial. The Plaintiff was represented by the venerable law firm of Dickenson Wright. With law offices in many States and over 350 lawyers, these are the ‘big dogs’. Yet, at the end of the day we won and here is what the good…

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Complex Litigation

Posted on September 19, 2014 in Arizona Law Regarding Business Disputes

Talk about complex litigation. We represent a company who has been tossed into a longstanding CERCLA case in California. The Leach Site and the Mouren-Laurens Site are in Compton, California. These sites have been the subject of hardball litigation between the owners and operators for almost 17 years. The plaintiff in that case, Rev. 973…

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The Fox (Snake) Watched the Hen house

Posted on August 19, 2014 in Arizona Law Regarding Business and Real Estate

A lawyer (snake) has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in taking a disabled client of money she was entitled to receive from a $500,000 insurance settlement. He should have received ten years! It’s like the fable of old where the Fox watched the hen house. A sorry joke indeed. Ed…

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