Nevada “Fraud” Laws

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The Nevada crime of fraud is deliberately misrepresenting yourself with the intent to receive benefits. Many people are falsely accused of this crime and face serious penalties such as prison and astronomical fines.

Our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers have been very successful in negotiating favorable resolutions in fraud cases that keep our clients’ records clean. Click on an individual fraud topic below to learn more about the law and how we can help.

• Asset Forfeiture in Nevada

The government typically has the right to seize assets that they suspect is evidence of a crime. Read more in our article about asset forfeiture in Nevada.

• The Nevada crime of auto insurance fraud (NRS 686A)

It’s illegal to lie about vehicle damage in order to receive more money from a car insurance company. Learn more in our article on the Nevada crime of auto insurance fraud.

• The Nevada crime of credit card fraud (NRS 205.760)

It’s an offense to use another person’s credit card or to manufacture false ones. For more go to our article about the Nevada crime of credit card fraud.

• The Nevada crime of foreclosure fraud (NRS 645F.400)

Foreclosure consultants may be prosecuted for fraud if they don't abide by the terms of their contracts with homeowners . To learn more go to our page on the Nevada crime of foreclosure fraud.

• The Nevada crime of gaming fraud (NRS 465.070)

It's illegal to use information not known to the general public when gambling in Nevada. To learn more, go to our page on the Nevada crime of gaming fraud.

• The Nevada crime of health care fraud (NRS 422)

Cops may arrest a doctor or other medical professional for lying to health insurance companies about how much money they’re entitled to. To learn more go to our page on the Nevada crime of health care fraud.

• The Nevada crime of identity theft (NRS 205)

It’s a federal offense to assume another’s identity to receive money or other benefits. Read more at our page on the Nevada crime of identity theft.

• The Nevada crime of medical insurance fraud (NRS 422)

Doctors and medical staff may face charges for this crime if they’re suspected of bilking health insurers to get more money. To read more go to our page on the Nevada crime of medical insurance fraud.

• The Nevada crime of mortgage fraud (NRS 205.372)

It’s illegal to make a false statement or conceal a material fact deliberately when conducting a mortgage lending transaction. Learn the law at our article on the Nevada crime of mortgage fraud.

• The Nevada crime of obtaining money by false pretenses (NRS 205.380)

Nevada outlaws monetary transactions where one party profits from a material misrepresentation made to the other. Find out more at our page on the Nevada crime of obtaining money by false pretenses.

• The Nevada crime of securities fraud (NRS 90)

Any fraudulent act involving the stock market and investments is highly illegal in Nevada. Read more at our page on the Nevada crime of securities fraud.

• The Nevada crime of unemployment insurance fraud (NRS 612)

Both employers and former employees may violate unemployment insurance laws. Learn how at our page on the Nevada crime of unemployment insurance fraud.

• The Nevada crime of welfare fraud (NRS 422A)

It’s unlawful to deceive social services into giving you more assistance than you’re entitled to otherwise. Read about the law at our page on the Nevada crime of welfare fraud.

• The federal crime of wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341)

It's illegal to use wire communications that cross state lines to perpetrate a fraud. To learn more, go to our page on the federal crime of wire fraud.

• The federal crime of bank fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344)

It's illegal to use a "scheme" to defraud a financial institution. To read more go to our page on the federal crime of bank fraud.

• The federal crime of bankruptcy fraud (18 USC 157)

It's a federal crime to engage in fraud in bankruptcy proceedings. For more go to our article about the federal crime of bankruptcy fraud.

• The federal crime of mail fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341)

It's illegal to use a mail service to perpetrate a fraud whether or not the mail crosses state lines. To read more go to our page on the federal crime of mail fraud.

• The federal crime of securities fraud (15 U.S.C. § 78)

Insider trading is illegal and punishable by very harsh crimes. To read more go to our page on the federal crime of securities fraud.

• The Nevada crime of workers compensation fraud (NRS 616D)

It’s an offense to lie in order to receive or keep more money from workers compensation insurance. Read more about it at our article on the Nevada crime of workers compensation fraud.

If you’re facing charges for fraud in Nevada, call our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers at 702-DEFENSE (333-3673). We can set up a free meeting right away to discuss the best way to defend your case. Our objective is to try to keep you out of custody and your record clean.

To read about California fraud law, please see our informational article on California fraud laws.

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