Fraud & Fraudulent Practices
Fraud is generally considered a crime against property. Laws vary by state, but a person is typically guilty of fraud if he or she with intent to deceive or injure anyone:
 | Falsifies, destroys, removes, or conceals any deed, mortgage, security instrument, or other writing for which the law provides public recording. | | Makes false statements to merchants as to financial condition. | | Makes false, misleading and deceptive sales claims and/or misleading advertisements. | | Make false entries, etc., on books of corporation. | | Makes false reports, etc., by officers of banks, trust companies, etc., with intent to defraud. | | Issues fraudulent certificate of stock of corporation. | | Makes false invoice, affidavit or false and fraudulent insurance claims to defraud insurer. | | Makes fraudulent markings or brandings or fraudulently changing marks on animal. | | Makes false entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale. | | Obtains a mortgage, mortgage note, promissory note, etc., by false representation. | | Misrepresents association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution and/or makes false claims of academic degree or title. |
Penalties vary by state and range from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the specific nature of the false statements or misrepresentations and state laws.
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