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16 Nov 2022

There are many different types of fraud that can take place in the United Kingdom. Some of the most common types include credit card fraud, bank fraud, and insurance fraud.

Each of these types of fraud can have a serious impact on the victim. Credit card fraud can lead to thousands of pounds in debt, bank fraud can result in lost money and identity theft, and insurance fraud can cause increased premiums or even cancellation of a policy.

But what should you do if you or your company are accused of committing fraud? Call our team!

At ABV Solicitors, we are always happy to work with individuals or companies who have been accused of fraud, and our fraud solicitor will work tirelessly to ensure that your legal requirements are met relating to defence.

So, for a bit more insight, what are some of the most common types of fraud that our fraud solicitor deals with in the UK?

Business fraud

This is the most common type of fraud that our fraud solicitor is asked to defend.

When most people think of fraud, they think of the stereotypical con artist who tricks an elderly person out of their life savings. However, there are many different types of business fraud, and it can happen to anyone.

Business fraud can include schemes like embezzlement, identity theft, and Ponzi schemes. It can be hard to detect and can cause serious financial damage to businesses and individuals. This will have serious legal ramifications for your business, so be sure to call us if you have been accused of this.

Credit card fraud

When someone uses a credit card without the owner’s permission, it’s called credit card fraud. This can occur in a number of unique and hard to spot ways. Someone might steal a credit card and use it themselves. They might copy card information and use it to make purchases online or over the phone. They might create a fake credit card with the owner’s information on it and use that to buy things.

As you can see, businesses that store credit card information can be a target for committing this kind of fraud. And if your corporation has been accused of it, you need to call our team for legal representation as soon as possible.

Identity theft

Identity theft is one of the most common types of fraud in the UK. Criminals can steal personal information in several ways, including hacking into computers, stealing mail, or getting hold of credit card or bank details. In this day and age, the most common way to commit identity theft is via the internet.

Once they have this information, the criminals can use it to apply for credit cards, mortgages, or other loans in someone else’s name. They can also use it to withdraw money from bank accounts or to get a refund on purchases that have been made. Once again, the criminal sentencing for identity theft is enormous, so if you have been accused of it, please seek help from our team at ABV Solicitors as soon as possible.