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Bank And Mortgage Fraud

Bank and mortgage fraud is any type of misrepresentation of information or facts that has to do with the banking or mortgage industry in some way. Fraud is a term used to describe an action in which a person withholds or makes false statements or commits other crimes, when they know that the actions they are taking are in fact false. The goal may be to steal or otherwise damage a person or property in some way. In the case of financial fraud, an individual may be misrepresenting himself or herself in order to obtain loans, credit cards, mortgages or other types of financial benefits. Financial fraud, including bank and mortgage fraud, may be minor or may be significant, depending on the value of the theft.

Fast Facts

  • It is an estimate that there is between $4 billion and $6 billion of annual losses due to mortgage fraud.
  • In 2009's fiscal year, there were 40,901 instances of mortgage fraud in the United States.

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  • Bank Fraud - Laws, Sentencing, Penalties

    Bank fraud and mortgage fraud cost innocent individuals millions of dollar per year. Bank fraud can include fo...
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  • Mortgage Fraud

    Mortgage fraud occurs when someone knowingly and intentionally misrepresents information in the attempt to obt...
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  • Government Fraud

    Government fraud is one of the main objectives for the law enforcement groups and agencies in the U. S. Govern...
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  • Facts On Consumer Protection Fraud

    staff writer, Feb 23, 2006 If the product cannot be fixed, the consumer gets the choice of receiving a new pro...
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  • Laws on Jury Duty Scams

    There are many different types of jury duty scams that occur on a daily basis. Some of the most common involve...
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