Serving England & Wales since 2008
Fraud
Being accused of any fraud can be extremely worrying and stressful. However, our solicitors can advise and support every step of the way.
Our team is available 24 hours a day and can be by your side representing you and your case.
An individual is guilty of fraud if they are in breach of three main fraud offences:
- Fraud by false representation – a representation may be express or implied. It is false if it is untrue or misleading and the person making it knows that this is, or may be, the case.
- Fraud by failing to disclose information where there is a legal duty to disclose it.
- Fraud by abuse of position. Abuse of position applies where a person occupies a position in which they are expected to safeguard, or not to act against, the financial interests of another person. A person may abuse that position through an act or omission.
Types of fraud are as follows:
- Advance Fee
- Customer Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Cyber Fraud
- Telecoms
- Financial Investment
- Pensions
- Charity Fraud
- Banking & Credit
- Business
There are a variety of defences for individuals charged with fraud based on the circumstances of each specific case. The most important step in determining what defences are available to you; this can be achieved by hiring an experienced lawyer who can properly assess your case.
