a civil offense is commited against an idividual?
"Fraud," or in some jurisdictions, "False Pretenses."
It depends on the dollar value of the property that was obtained by the false pretenses.
False Pretenses - 2004 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
Forgery is the act of creating a false document or signature with the intent to deceive, while fraud is the act of deceiving someone for personal gain through false pretenses or misrepresentation.Forgery involves creating fake documents, while fraud involves using deception to obtain something of value.
In Tennessee, obtaining a signature under false pretenses can be considered a form of fraud. This occurs when an individual intentionally misrepresents a fact or circumstance to induce another party to sign a document, leading to potential legal consequences. Such actions may result in criminal charges, civil liability, or both, depending on the circumstances and the extent of the deception. Victims of this type of fraud may seek remedies through legal action to recover damages.
Under False Pretenses - 1912 was released on: USA: 4 July 1912
Under False Pretenses - 1918 was released on: USA: 28 September 1918
It could be fraud. It could be plain theft. In any case, it is morally wrong as well as illegal to take money on false pretenses. At the least, you will find your wages garnished, worst case you could be charged criminally.
The cast of Under False Pretenses - 1918 includes: Helen Gibson Wilbur Higby Orin Jackson Albert MacQuarrie
False pretenses, swindle, and confidence game all refer to types of fraud where someone deceives another person to gain something of value. False pretenses involve lying about a fact to persuade someone to part with their property, swindle refers to cheating someone out of money or property illegally, and a confidence game is a scheme to gain someone's trust in order to deceive or defraud them.
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