There are both civil fraud and criminal fraud statutes. It depends on what the IRS decides to pursue.
Any sort of fraud is illegal and should be reported to the police. Now, the police might say that it does not warrant criminal pursuit in which case you receive a case number and be directed to your local civil court to pursue further action.
The statue of limitations for a civil case involving fraud is two years. Below is an article that explains Colorado statue laws further.
Believe me, an attorney would NEVER turn down a good case or a good fee to pursue it! About the only reason they might decline to use a specific portion of the civil code might be that, in their considered opinion, that particular section had no applicability to the case, or the argument they wished to pursue.
Fraud is a criminal act.
Well it is very difficult for the lender to chase after a debtor who resides in another country. However, it is possible to pursue a case for fraud. Taking a loan out with no intention of paying back the loan is fraud.
If somebody decides to pursue it, which is highly unlikely, you're deported. So, if you don't commit immigration fraud, and you're just an alien, you can be deported. It makes no difference, there is no reason for an illegal alien NOT to commit immigration fraud.
The crime of "fraud" is a criminal offense. If you wish to recover civil damages from someone it wiould have to brought as a definable offense udner the civil laws.
Fraud is both a civil wrong and a criminal wrong.
If a contract was in force - contract fraud. Otherwise civil fraud.
You pursue legal advice by calling a lawyer.
Mr. Levins' federal criminal case is suppose to start Setp. 21 2010. He is indicted for 13 felony counts. He was recently found guilty of stock fraud, common fraud and elder abuse in a civil case, which may have an impact on the federal trial. His company TMC Media Works is in liquidation.