Fraud Legal Information Law
Fraud Legal Information Law
Civil fraud is misrepresentation of a material fact which unlawfully causes damage. In some situations it can be the failure to disclose a fact (an omission) which the law requires to be disclosed. Civil fraud is divided into statutory violations (e.g. federal or state securities fraud) and common law violations (fraud, misrepresentation, and deceit). It overlaps other areas of civil law such as consumer protection, investor protection, and business regulation.Criminal fraud is theft or embezzlement in violation of a specific statute.
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Commodities Futures Trading Commission - Law, rules, and other information about commodities futures and trading.
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National Fraud Information Center - Prevent and report fraud.
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FBI Field Offices - Directory of local FBI offices.
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Identity Theft and Identity Fraud - Identity theft and fraud information from the United States Department of Justice.
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Crimes of Persuasion - Avoiding victimization through telemarketing fraud, investment schemes, and consumer scams.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes - Information and links on Internet fraud, telemarketing fraud, mortgage scams, identity theft, and other consumer frauds.
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National Check Fraud Center - Learn about and report check fraud.
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National Futures Association - Investor protection and dispute resolution.
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Federal Trade Commission - Law, rules, and cases on consumer protection, predatory lending, unfair trade practices, and anti-trust.
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Tollefsen Law Office PLLC - Information on financial fraud remedies in Oregon and Washington.
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Avoiding Internet Investment Frauds - Advice on Internet investing from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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