Credit Card Fraud
Definition:
Credit card fraud is theft and fraud
at the same time by using a credit card or any similar payment mechanism
as a fraudulent source of funds in a transaction. The purpose for credit
card fraud is mainly to obtain goods without paying, or to obtain
unauthorized funds from an account. Credit card
fraud is also an adjunct to identity theft.
Consequences of Credit Card Fraud:
Credit card fraud can be both, a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the degree of the crime. If you are charged with a misdemeanor credit card charge you can be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, and may be subject to pay a fine. If you are charged with felony credit card fraud you can be guilty of a felony of the third degree and can be sentence to time in prison or jail.What a Lawyer can do for you:
Credit card fraud is also a white collar crime and white collar crimes are harshly pushed by the law. The assistance of an experienced white collar >crime lawyer can be beneficial and necessary. An experienced white collar crimes lawyer can help you negotiate lesser charges, or perhaps even prevent criminal charges from ever being filed.Lawyer Referral Service:
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