Swindling.
Estafa is committed by a person who defrauds another causing him to suffer damage, by means of unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence, or of false pretense opt fraudulent acts. For the existence of the crime of estafa, two elements are indispensable: fraud and damage. In other words, the essential elements of estafa are: (1) The deceit employed to defraud another; and (2) the injury or damage caused thereby.
Estafa in Philippine law is a crime involving deceit or fraud where a person causes damage to another by using false pretenses, fraudulent means, or intentionally misleading behavior. It is punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
Yes, you could be sentenced to jail depending on the details of the case and the severity of your offense.Estafa is a term used to describe certain types of swindling under Philippine Law. For swindling to be called estafa under the law, there must be an element of deceit or fraud and the victim must suffer some damage or injury as a result. Estafa is a punishable crime under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
Estafa is Spanish for fraud or criminal deception, from the word Estafar meaning to swindle
Yes, swindling can be considered estafa, because swindling is committed by a person who defrauds another by means of cheating or stealing. Estafa on the other hand is committed by a person who defrauds another by means of unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence. therefore Swindling and estafa is committed by means of "deceit".
It is a criminal case.
Credit itself is not considered estafa, as estafa refers to a specific type of fraud or swindling where a person deceives another to gain money or property unlawfully. Credit is a legitimate financial arrangement that allows individuals or businesses to borrow money with the promise to repay it later, usually with interest. However, if credit is obtained through fraudulent means, such as misrepresentation or deceit, that could constitute estafa.
It's a scam
estafa
the swindling (estafa) is committed by a syndicate consisting of five or more persons formed with the intention of carrying out the unlawful or illegal act, transaction, enterprise or scheme, and the defraudation results in the misappropriation of money contributed by stockholders, or members of rural banks, cooperative, or farmers association, or of funds solicited by corporations/associations from the general public. (Sec. 1 of PD 1689, PH Law)
"Estafa" in the Philippines refers to a legal term for a type of fraud or swindling, where an individual deceives another to gain money or property. It is covered under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code, which includes various forms of deceit, such as misrepresentation or the use of false pretenses. Cases of estafa can involve scams like investment fraud, non-payment for goods or services, or the sale of nonexistent properties. The penalties for estafa can be severe, including imprisonment and fines, depending on the amount involved and the circumstances of the crime.
it means " Today I was " so its not really a complete sentence tho
Yes, syndicated estafa is considered a heinous crime as it involves a large-scale fraudulent scheme that typically affects numerous victims, often leading to significant financial losses. This crime is characterized by deceit and conspiracy among multiple individuals or entities, making it particularly egregious. The impact on victims can be severe, both financially and emotionally, which is why it is treated with strict penalties under the law.