Fraud can take many forms and guises, in summary, if an attempt is made to gain or cause loss, and it is dishonest, then a fraud is committed. Fraud legislation is governed by the Fraud Act 2006, and there are three main provisions:
We provide specialist assistance in fraud cases from elaborate conspiracies, known as “boiler room” frauds to simple credit card fraud. See below and our dedicated Our Cases section for further examples of the work we have undertaken and instructions received. To keep updated on the latest cases of fraud and scams, both nationally and internationally, follow @fraud_lawyer on X (Twitter).
Deposit Fraud – Investigated by Merseyside Police
It was alleged that our client, an estate agent, had obtained a large cash deposit from a prospective tenant on a property in which she was interested. The complainant in this matter went straight to the police alleging that the deposit had been improperly obtained. We assisted our client during the six-month investigation, and showed, to the satisfaction of the investigating police officer, that the offence had not been made out. We secured evidence to support our client’s defence. The police were satisfied with the evidence that we produced and did not take the matter any further.
Mortgage fraud – Investigated by West Yorkshire Police
Our client was alleged to have defrauded a mortgage company more than £1.3 million. Our client was adamant from the outset that his identity was stolen and his details used by the fraudsters. We established that when the fraud was perpetrated, our client could not physically have made any false representation, or signed any documentation relating to the fraud which deceived the mortgage company. We helped our client to obtain crucial supporting evidence to show this. The investigating officers referred the matter to the CPS for review who elected not proceed with any charges against him.
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