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El Paso Bank Fraud Attorney

Bank fraud is a serious offense that has become more pervasive in Texas with the advent of the internet and advances in financial technology. Because fraud results in significant losses in the banking industry each year, bank fraud is aggressively prosecuted, and a conviction carries harsh penalties. If you are facing bank fraud charges, turn to Benjamin Law Firm.

As a premier criminal defense practice serving clients in the states of Texas, we are highly experienced in defending white collar crimes. These cases and allegations can start as civil, embezzlement, misappropriation, or theft claims. Founding attorney Brock Benjamin is a former prosecutor and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which makes him uniquely qualified to handle your bank fraud charges. 

Bank fraud investigations often involve the collaborative efforts of financial institutions and state and federal authorities, which puts you at a disadvantage. It takes a highly experienced bank fraud attorney to level the playing field and make sure that your rights are protected. 

When your freedom and your future are at stake, you need the powerful representation Benjamin Law Firm provides. Please contact our office today to set up a consultation. 

What is Bank Fraud?

Bank fraud is a violation of both federal and Texas law. Under federal law (19 U.S. Code§ 1344), bank fraud occurs when a person knowingly uses, or attempt to use a scheme, to:

  • Defraud a financial institution
  • Obtain money, funds, or other property owned by, or under the custody or control of a bank or other financial institution
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Types of Bank Fraud in Texas

Bank fraud involved all types of unlawful activities, such as:

  • Accounting fraud is the intentional manipulation of financial statements that may involve overstating revenue or misstating assets and liabilities. This type of bank fraud may be committed by an employee, an accountant or the bank.
  • Bank impersonation involves attempting to obtain money from a bank’s depositors by falsely pretending to be a bank, often through a phishing scam through email or the internet.
  • Check fraud may involve writing checks against insufficient funds (check kiting), stealing or receiving stolen checks, forging a person’s signature or creating a false check.
  • Credit card fraud involves the unauthorized use of a credit card or debit card, or personal credit information to make purchases, withdraw funds, or obtain unlawful financial gains to avoid payment.
  • Embezzlement occurs when a bank employee, officer or executive steals or attempts to steal bank assets by misappropriating funds, underreporting assets, or altering balance sheets and expense reports.
  • Loan fraud involves submitting false documents to a bank to secure a mortgage, personal loan, business loan or some other from credit. This can include Payment Protection Plan (PPP) loans or economic disaster loans that have been given out recently during COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Forgery involves making, altering or using a false document to defraud a bank. Examples include signing another person’s name to a check, altering the amount on a check without permission, creating a fake deed or real estate document, and making false entries in books and records.
  • Money laundering is a financial transaction scheme in which funds obtained from unlawful activities are transferred into a bank, while attempting to conceal the identity, source and destination of the illegally obtained money. 
  • Mortgage fraud involves using false information or forged documents (e.g. W-2s, tax returns, financial statements to defraud a lending institution. 
  • Mail fraud involves using the mail or another delivery service to engage in bank fraud. As an example, mailing a false appraisal or other documentation to secure a loan from a bank constitutes mail fraud.
  • Wire fraud may involve unlawfully transferring funds electronically or using internet schemes (e.g. phishing) to obtain personal information to defraud a financial institution. 
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Contact Our Experienced Texas Bank Fraud Attorneys

If you have been charged with bank fraud, you face an uncertain future. In addition to losing your freedom, the additional fines and penalties can jeopardize your finances. The lasting damage to your reputation can also interfere with employment opportunities, particularly if you work in the banking or financial services sectors. 

When your freedom, your livelihood, and future are hanging in the balance, it takes a highly  experienced bank fraud attorney to protect your rights. 

As a premier criminal defense practice serving clients in Texas, Benjamin Law Firm is the experienced choice to handle white collar crime charges . Our legal team has a working knowledge of the applicable bank fraud laws and decades of experience handling federal crimes. We regularly collaborate with a network of financial experts on cases to assess the evidence against you and to provide helpful testimony at trial. 

Through the years, we have developed a long-standing relationship with federal prosecutors and government officials who see us as formidable opponents and honest brokers, which can be beneficial if plea negotiations become a factor in your case. Above all, we believe that anyone who has been accused of bank fraud is entitled to the presumption of innocence and aggressive representation. Regardless of the charges you are facing, we will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve and stand by you every step of the way. 

Reach out to our office today to speak with our experienced bank fraud attorneys. Conveniently located in El Paso, Benjamin Law Firm regularly handles white collar crimes, including state and federal bank fraud charges, throughout the state of Texas.

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