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fraud
n. Dishonestly making a false (untrue or misleading) representation with a view to gain or with intent to cause loss. The Fraud Act 2006 came into force on 15 January 2007 and created a general offence of fraud that replaced the deception offences created under the Theft Acts of 1968 and 1978. The Act provides for three different ways of committing fraud: fraud by false representation (s 2); fraud by failing to disclose information (s 3); and fraud by abuse of position (s 4). The offence is punishable on indictment by a maximum of ten years’ imprisonment or by a fine, or both; on summary conviction it is punishable by a term not exceeding six months’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both. If the fraud results in injury to the deceived party, he may claim damages for the tort of deceit. A contract obtained by fraud is voidable on the grounds of fraudulent misrepresentation. See also constructive fraud. In relation to crime, see cheat; conspiracy; cybercrime; defrauding; dishonesty; false pretence; forgery. |