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Defending against accusations of running a fraud scheme

On Behalf of | Nov 2, 2019 | White Collar Crimes |

If you are facing accusations of fraud, you may not be entirely sure what you are up against. White collar crime of any kind is a serious criminal offense, and these types of cases often involve both state and federal charges.

Penalties for a fraud conviction can range from prison time to loss of your personal reputation. These are serious charges, but it is often challenging for prosecutors to prove these cases beyond a reasonable doubt.

Fraudulent schemes and your defense

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, there are different types of fraudulent schemes, but the common characteristic is they are financially motivated crimes involving deception, deceit, false promises or theft in order to gain access to certain types of information or money. The FBI includes the following in a list of fraud crimes:

  • Business fraud – These are illegal activities committed by a business or a person representing a business for financial gain.
  • Credit card fraud – This is the unauthorized use of a card or card number to make purchases or access money.
  • Internet fraud – This includes activities completed over the internet in order to trick people into giving private information or sending money.
  • Telemarketing fraud – This is a type of fraud that involves calling people in the guise of a telemarketer in order to gain financial or payment information.

These are only a few examples of the many different types of fraud. White collar crime lacks an element of violence, but federal law takes these types of activities very seriously.

Your defense starts now

If authorities accuse you of fraud, prompt action is important. Whether you are under investigation or you already face charges, it is never too early to start work on an appropriate defense strategy with an experienced Missouri criminal defense attorney.

You have the right to fight back and seek a beneficial outcome to your situation. You have the right to a presumption of innocence and to present evidence for the benefit of your defense. The charges against you are grave, but your future is always worth fighting for.