- Fraud - Wikipedia
A fake automated teller slot used to commit bank fraud upon bank patrons In law, fraud is intentional deception to deprive a victim of a legal right or to gain from a victim unlawfully or unfairly Fraud can violate civil law (e g , a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to thwart the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e g , a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and
- Fraud: Definition, Types, and Consequences of Fraudulent Behavior
Fraud is an intentional act of deceit designed to reward the perpetrator or to deny the rights of a victim Some of the most common types of fraud involve the insurance industry, the stock
- Common Frauds and Scams — FBI
Learn more about common fraud schemes that target consumers, including identity theft, non-delivery scams, online car buying scams, and theft of ATM debit and credit cards
- Fraud and scams - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating Our resources can help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud
- Fraud 101: What Is Fraud? - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
“Fraud” is any activity that relies on deception in order to achieve a gain Fraud becomes a crime when it is a “knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment” (Black’s Law Dictionary)
- Scams and fraud - USAGov
Learn about identity theft, Social Security scams, and other common types of scams and fraud Do you want to report a scam? Answer a few questions to learn which government agency can help
- Fraud - Office for Victims of Crime
Discover publications, resources, and other information about victims of fraud
- Fraud | Identity Theft, Cybercrime Embezzlement | Britannica
Fraud, in law, the deliberate misrepresentation of fact for the purpose of depriving someone of a valuable possession Although fraud is sometimes a crime in itself, more often it is an element of crimes such as obtaining money by false pretense or by impersonation
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