{"id":14042,"date":"2016-04-25T10:01:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T17:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=14042"},"modified":"2024-01-16T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T01:22:26","slug":"fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Fraud Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Fraud is the general term used to define a range of offenses involving dishonesty or misrepresentation of fact, a falsified statement, or deceitful behavior (“fraudulent acts”).<\/p>\n

Somebody commits fraud when they intentionally deceive another person to make personal gain or to damage that person.<\/p>\n

People commit fraud in many settings, and people are committing more fraud on the Internet than ever before. Depending on the nature of the fraudulent activity, fraud can be charged at the federal or state level. Fraud crimes charged at the federal level include counterfeiting and crimes that cross state lines.<\/p>\n

How the Law Defines Fraud<\/h2>\n

Fraud charges can be civil or criminal in nature. Civil fraud applies to incidences involving bad faith; in these cases, penalties are intended to reprimand the offender and return the victim to the personal or financial position he or she was in before the fraudulent action took place. A criminal fraud charge, on the other hand, assumes intent on the part of the fraud perpetrator.<\/p>\n

The specific definition of fraud varies among federal and state laws, but several essential elements are required in order for a fraud charge to stand. In general, a fraud charge must prove:<\/p>\n

(1) a misrepresentation of a fact;<\/p>\n

(2) by a person or entity who knows or believes the fact to be false;<\/p>\n

(3) to a person or entity who justifiably relies on the misrepresentation; and<\/p>\n

(4) injury or loss resulting from this reliance.<\/p>\n

In most states, each of these elements must be proven individually in order for an incidence to be deemed fraud.<\/p>\n

Types of Fraud in Arizona<\/h2>\n

There are various types of fraud. the most common offenses occur via mail, telephone, or on the Internet. Frequently-occurring fraud offenses include:<\/p>\n