When discount fraud happens, it hurts not only the vendor, but the solution provider and the end customer. It’s a crime that subscribes to the trickle-down theory. Here, Nelson and Portnoy expand on their initial post about discount fraud. Nelson, is a partner at Sideman & Bancroft, specializing in litigation, with a focus on white collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation. Portnoy is an associate at the firm, focusing on business crimes defense and complex commercial litigation.