Types of Fraud You Need to Know About

There are many different types of fraud that can happen and it’s important to know about them in order to make sure that you don’t accidentally commit fraud. If you are accused of committing fraud it is important to immediately call a solicitor. They can help you navigate through the process of proving your innocence.

Mail Fraud

This is when someone opens or profits from someone else's mail. Whether it’s keeping a package that was accidentally delivered to you, or opening a family member's mail because you think it may pertain to you as well, taking and opening mail that does not have your name on it is considered fraud.

Insurance Fraud

Insurance fraud is committed when a false claim is made on an insurance policy or if the claim is made to sound like more damage has been done than is actually true. There are many cases where people believe that the insurance company will not pay as much as they ask for, and so they make a claim that their loss was higher than it actually. This is done so that they can get the right amount for their claim. By claiming their loss is higher, they are committing fraud and could suffer severe consequences if found guilty.

Cheque Fraud

Cheque fraud is when a person writes a cheque and either doesn’t have the money in their bank account to cover the cheque or cancels the cheque afterwards. This fraud was so common that many places won’t take cheques anymore, making it harder to commit this type of fraud but not impossible. If you use cheques to pay for things, make sure that there is enough in your account to cover what you are paying for.

Purchase Scams

Purchase scams are when someone is tricked into buying something different from the actual item. This often happens when a company or seller uses other people’s photos to advertise their item rather than using photos of the actual item that is being sold. This can happen on a bigger business level, or on a smaller scale when someone is selling a car or other personal item. To avoid being accused of purchase scams, be sure to take photos of the actual item or put a disclaimer that this is not a photo of the actual item and list the condition the item is in.

If you have been accused of any type of fraud, whether it’s one of the frauds listed above or another type not listed, it is so important for you to have the proper representation.



Fraud is a very serious allegation and you should be contacting a criminal lawyer immediately after you have been accused. At Lefevre Litigation, we have the necessary experience to help. Contact us now if you’ve been accused of fraud.