Fraud is the taking of property from another by means of intentional misrepresentation. Fraud takes many forms and can be seen in the areas of bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, investment fraud, real estate fraud, Medicare fraud.

Bank fraud can involve any intentional misrepresentation made to bank in order to obtain funds.

Real Estate fraud can involve any intentional misrepresentation made to a buyer, seller or lender in a real estate transaction.

Investment fraud can involve any intentional misrepresentation made to an individual in order to entice them to make an investment.

Medicare Fraud can involve any intentional misrepresentation to Medicare that causes Medicare to pay claims.

Tax Fraud can involve any intentional misrepresentations on tax forms that are presented to the Franchise Tax Board or the IRS.

Wire Fraud can involve an intentional misrepresentation made using the internet or telephone or any other type of wired instrument or device.

Mail Fraud can involve an intentional misrepresentation made using the U.S. Mail.

Fraud can be a very serious offense and one should always engage the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney when facing these charges.

For more information, please call Attorney Diane Bass at 949-494-7011 or contact us online today.