Debit/Credit Card Fraud

Debit and credit card fraud also occurs when an individual has an intent to fraudulently obtain money, goods, or services by using the access card of a cardholder who has not authorized its use. Common examples of credit or debit card fraud include using someone else's credit or debit card without that person's consent, using your own credit or debit card knowing that it has been revoked or expired or that your available balance is less than the purchase price, and using a stolen or fraudulent credit or debit card to receive money, goods or services.

What is Forgery?

The crime of forgery occurs when, with the intent to defraud, a person executes, alters or publishes a writing without the owner's knowledge or consent. This can also happen if s/he fraudulently makes a writing and holds it out to be the work of another. A "writing" can include money, coins, credit cards, checks, bank drafts, stock certificates, bonds, wills and deeds.

Wire Fraud

The crime of wire fraud occurs when someone voluntarily and intentionally uses an interstate communications device (such as a telephone or the internet) as a part of any scheme to defraud another of property, or anything else of value. For example, if you try to sell property you do not own, and in your attempt you use a your smartphone to send an email to someone trying to convince that person to purchase the land, you commit wire fraud. Wire fraud is a federal crime with serious potential consequences.

Types of Insurance Fraud

Insurance fraud is stealing. Simply put, insurance fraud is lying for the purpose of getting more money from an insurance company, whether it is auto insurance, life insurance, or any other kind of insurance. There are two types of insurance fraud: soft and hard fraud. An example of soft fraud is getting into a motorcycle accident and claiming your injuries are worse than they really are for financial gain. An example of hard fraud would be getting into that same motorcycle accident on purpose so that you can claim the insurance money. Both are crimes.

Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney

Being charged with fraud or a financial crime is a serious situation. If you’re charged with any one of theses crime classifications, or are asked questions by investigators, you need to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Always talk to a lawyer before you make any statements to investigators. Your lawyer will be able to guide you through the criminal justice process and protect your interests at every stage.