Fraud occurs when a dishonest person or company
cheats to gain advantage over another person or company. It is a crime punishable under both criminal
and civil laws. Identity theft is one of the most common forms of fraud and happens
when someone uses your personal information to access your financial accounts,
or to ruin your credit. Consumer fraud, also common, happens when someone
misrepresents what they're selling, deceives you about an investment, or makes
you pay bogus fees. Insurance companies suffer fraud when people turn in false
claims, and the government may report tax fraud when someone files a false tax
return. If you think you've been the target of fraud—or if you've been accused
of committing fraud—a fraud lawyer can help you.
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