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In law, fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law (i.e., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to avoid the fraud or recover monetary compensation), a criminal law (i.e., a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and imprisoned by governmental authorities), or it may cause no loss of money, property or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits, for example by obtaining a passport, travel document, or driver's license, or mortgage fraud, where the perpetrator may attempt to qualify for a mortgage by way of false statements.A hoax is a distinct concept that involves deliberate deception without the intention of gain or of materially damaging or depriving a victim.

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    I currently have an application in the Small Claims court through Fair Work. I was made redundant a couple of years ago (had worked 5years). My ex-employer trained up her new boyfriend to take over my job, a month before I left. My ex-employer verbally abused and intimidated me over the phone...
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    child support agency fraud

    Has anyone in this forum been prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution regarding Commonwealth fraud, specifically Child support fraud? If so what was your experience and outcome? Also does anyone know of any case law on this matter? Thanks
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    ACT Commonwealth Fraud

    Has anyone in this forum been prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution regarding Commonwealth fraud, specifically Child support fraud? If so what was your experience and outcome? Also does anyone know of any case law on this matter? Thanks (I have also posted this question...
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    NSW LOA possible fraud

    My brother an I are seeking letter of administration to wind up my deceased brotgers estate. My brother has quoted a false address on his application to the High Court. Does this constitute fraud?
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    QLD Roadworthy Fraud in Private sale

    Hey guys, I recently bought a 4x4 Holden Colorado from a private seller, $12800. Took the car for a test drive the week prior and nothing seemed wrong with it, no funny noises and everyone seemed to run alright. I’m not too mechanically minded so from my own look it seemed alright. It was...
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    QLD Centrelink Fraud

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    VIC Sick Leave Fraud? Claiming sick leave while working for a different employer.

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    exWife spent SMSF

    My marriage broke down in 2018 due to my wife having an affair. My wife was a Financial Planner and manage our financial affairs. She created a SMSF and had me roll over my superannuation from my retail fund to the SMSF. After separation, i found that the funds from the SMSF were gone. She told...
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    QLD Fraud, regarding an employment contract, salary increase by the bookkeeper for herself and use of signature without notice, where to report it?

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