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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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