In the United States, it is illegal to fraudulently sell an item, collect money, represent yourself or in other ways try to deceive a person to give up possession of item or funds.

Consumer fraud can take many forms in California today. One of the most prevalent is demonstrated in computer crimes of identity theft, email scams, virus attacks and hacking into private networks.

Mail and wire fraud can take on similar characteristics as computer fraud and can be just as harmful. It can include stealing mail to acquire identities and using wire services and telephones for illegal activities, oftentimes to gain access to other people's money or identities. Any time the mail, wire, or Internet is used in furtherance of a crime, one may face very steep additional penalties.

Any time the mail, wire, or Internet is used in furtherance of a crime, one may face very steep additional penalties. 

Obtaining money or assets fraudulently from a financial institution is considered bank fraud.

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We represent individuals in all criminal cases in the Bay Area including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. If you are being investigated for or have been charged with consumer fraud, mail and wire fraud or bank fraud, contact us today to represent you.

Related Links :
18 U.S.C. § 1341 (Frauds & Swindles)
18 U.S.C. § 1343 (Wire, Radio or Television Fraud)
18 U.S.C. § 1344 (Bank Fraud)
Fraud.org
United States Department of Justice
Consumer Sentinel
AARP : Consumer Scams

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