Bank and Loan Fraud

Orange County Fraud Lawyer

Bank and loan fraud may include any of a number of actions carried out with the intent of defrauding a financial institution. Bank fraud is one of the most serious types of white collar crimes and under federal law is punishable by imprisonment for up to 30 years and a fine of up to $1,000,000. The basic definition of bank fraud is to carry out or attempt to carry out a scheme to defraud a financial institution or to obtain any money, assets, or other property owned or under the control of a financial institution by way of misrepresentation or false/fraudulent pretenses or promises.

If you are under investigation for bank fraud or have already been arrested by state or federal law enforcement agents, it is important that you consider consulting an attorney as soon as possible. You are currently at risk of facing serious criminal charges in state or federal court, and the possibility of facing up to three decades in prison! Hesitating in involving an Orange County bank fraud attorney may have a negative impact on the outcome of your case: for example, you may try to cooperate with law enforcement and may therefore surrender information or allow a search that ends up hurting you in the end.

Types of Bank & Loan Fraud

Bank and loan fraud may be related to other white collar crimes, including mail or wire fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, and such specific actions as:

• Fraudulent loan applications or documents
• Forgery and altered checks
• Impersonation
• Phishing or internet fraud
• Stolen checks
• Check kiting
• Accounting fraud, committed to therefore get approval for a loan
• Credit card fraud or debit card fraud
• Empty envelope ATM deposits

Get the professional help you need fighting your bank or loan fraud charges. Contact an Orange County fraud lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today.