Fraud

Question 1

What does S1 of FA 2006 state about the offences of fraud?

Answer 1

• 1 Fraud
  
  • (1) A person is guilty of fraud if he is in breach of any of the sections listed in subsection (2) (which provide for different ways of committing the offence).
  • (2) The sections are—
    
    • (a) section 2 (fraud by false representation),
    • (b) section 3 (fraud by failing to disclose information), and
    • (c) section 4 (fraud by abuse of position).

Question 2

What are the points to prove for fraud offences?

Answer 2

• Dishonest action.
• An intention.
• To make a gain.
• Or loss to another.
• Exposing another to risk of loss.

Question 3

What are some other fraud offences not stated in S1 of the FA 2006?

Answer 3

• Dishonestly obtaining a service by deception (S11 FA 2006).
• Possess, make or supply articles for committing fraud (S6 & S7 FA 2006).
• Making off without payment (S3 TA 1978).