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Definition: An intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual. Florida's fraud statutes cover a wide range of conduct including check fraud, credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and wire fraud.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 817 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Fraud in Florida
An intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual. Florida's fraud statutes cover a wide range of conduct including check fraud, credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and wire fraud.
How This Relates to Bail
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