Fraud

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Fraud is the intentional deception of another that results in financial gain for the perpetrator of the crime

Notes:

  • Fraud is the intentional act of deception through false words and misleading conduct to obtain from another money or property by deceit, trick, misrepresentation, and other forms of dishonest behavior.
  • Most acts of fraud are felonies. Criminal fraud is commonly perpetrated against the aged and infirm.

The DOJ lists the most common areas of fraud today:

  • Consumer Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Cyber Fraud
  • Securities Fraud

Fraud is actionable under both criminal and civil statutes. However civil fraud does not include the punishment of incarceration or state-imposed fines. Criminal fraud often results in both.

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