The Many Faces of Fraud
By Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman
Oct. 14, 2010 9:15a
Fraud has many faces and the types of fraud vary widely for it can be committed in almost any arena. Deception and misrepresentation are the hallmarks of fraud and are considered very serious offenses in the eyes of the law. Fraud can be charged as either a state or federal crime depending on who or what entity was affected by the crime. If you have committed fraud, you could be facing up to a 30 year prison sentence or heavy monetary fines as high as $1,000,000.
Different Types of Fraud
Fraud can be committed in many areas and the following list covers some of the more common ones:
- Internet fraud
- Tax evasion
- Employment Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Mail fraud
- Government Fraud
- Work at home schemes
- Investment fraud
- Securities fraud
- Insurance fraud
Get Competent Legal Help
If you or someone you care about in the Michigan area has been accused of fraud, you need a Michigan fraud crimes attorney to work with you to protect your interests. At the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we recognize that being accused of a crime does not mean that you are necessarily guilty of one, and we are here to increase your chances in all ways possible to help you avoid a conviction. We are aggressive and focused and deliver personalized service to each of our clients. We serve the areas of Warren, Troy, Ferndale, Sterling Heights, Rochester and Farmington Hills and surrounding areas. Even if you think you are under investigation for fraud, you need to contact us and not wait until a formal accusation transpires.
For a free consultation, contact a Michigan Fraud Defense Attorney at our office and we will review the details of your case.
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