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22 Aug 2022

There are many different types of financial crime or fraud which are carried out for monetary gain at the expense of another person, group of people, company, organisation or even the government. If you have been involved in the crime of fraud, whether through no fault of your own or with knowledge of illegal activity, it is important that you contact us at ABV Solicitors and speak to our specialist fraud solicitor to find out what this could mean for you. Here, at our firm, our fraud solicitor has extensive experience in dealing with a wide spectrum of fraud crime and we will be able to advise you accordingly and represent you if you are charged. We provide a 24-hour helpline or you can leave your details with us and we can contact you at a suitable time for you.

Fraud can be carried out in many different ways, therefore, no two crimes are the same. It may be a single incident or multiple incidents may be carried out over a long period of time. Certain types of fraud are carried out on certain victim groups, but the main aim of all these crimes is monetary gain by deception.

Advances in technology have seen a surge in fraud crime and it has now become one of the most common crimes in the UK. Fraud represents more than 30% of crime in the crime survey for England and Wales. More than 70% of these fraud crimes are bank and credit frauds. If you have been accused of banking fraud or credit fraud then you need to speak to our fraud solicitor immediately. We have dealt with many high profile and high value fraud crimes and we will put together a strong defence for your case. Fraud cases involve dealing with expensive paperwork which we will collect, complete and submit on your behalf, to make sure that your case is dealt with as quickly and easily as possible. We will want to ensure that there are no unnecessary complications or delays which may prolong the situation further.

The effects of a fraud allegation

A fraud allegation can have a significant detrimental impact on all aspects of your life and our aim is to minimise this as much as possible. If you have been accused of a fraud offence then this can affect your job or career. You may be asked to take leave from work whilst the investigation is carried out and this may take several months or even years to reach a conclusion. In some cases you may be dismissed from your job and find it difficult to find work elsewhere, especially if the investigation is in progress. This can hit your finances, affect your home and lifestyle and eventually result in financial ruin. Here at our practice, our fraud solicitor will build a strong defence for your case, to make sure that we reach a conclusion as soon as possible. We will ensure that any sentencing has a minimal impact on you and your loved ones and that we achieve the best possible outcome for you. Speak to our solicitors today and let us help you through this difficult time in your life.