Glossary - Debt and Consumer Rights

fraud

In Debt and Consumer Rights

Fraud is when you lie, cheat, improperly use someone else’s personal information, or break the law to get money or a personal benefit. Committing fraud is a crime.

If you have debts that you owe because of fraud, you cannot get rid of them by filing for bankruptcy. For example, if you lie to a bank about your income to get a credit card and do not pay for what you bought with it, you still have to pay your credit card balance after your bankruptcy has been discharged.

fraud

In Abuse and Family Violence, Elder abuse, Debt and Consumer Rights

Frauds and scams are crimes where people lie, cheat, use someone else’s personal information, or break the law to get money or something for themselves.

Common examples are identity theft, credit card fraud, email and online fraud, and phone and door-to-door sales scams.

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