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Definition Of Fraud:


nAn intentional misrepresentation uttered to cause another to rely on it to his detriment.
constructive fraudA misrepresentation deemed by the law to be fraud even though unintentional.fraud in the factumThe nature of a legal document is misrepresented to a party who is induced to sign it based on an incorrect understanding of its nature.fraud in the inducementA party is induced to sign a contract by misrepresentation, not of the terms of the contract itself, but of the level of risk or the surrounding circumstances.mail fraudA fraudulent act involving misrepresentations made through the United States Postal Service for financial benefit.wire fraudA fraudulent act involving misrepresentations made via telephone or other form of electronic communications.

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