All disposals
Theft & Fraud· FA 2006
Section 2 — Fraud by false representation
Dishonestly making a false representation, intending to make a gain for self/another or cause loss/risk of loss to another.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 10 years on indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✓ Caution✓ Cond. Caution
Note: Low-value first-time may suit caution. Action Fraud reporting for cyber-enabled cases.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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