Investment Fraud

While the majority of people doing business operate honestly, there are those who use lies, trickery, misrepresentation and deceit to take advantage of others. This type of conduct is often referred to as Fraud.

Fraud occurs when a person or business knowingly makes a false statement upon which you rely and as a result, you are damaged. Fraud can also occur when a person or business knowingly withholds information that you should have in order to make an informed decision. For example, if a real estate agent who knows that a home has experienced foundation problems tells you that the home has never had foundation problems and you then rely on that representation and purchase the home only to find out that you will have to spend thousands of dollars to fix the foundation, you have been the victim of Fraud. Likewise, if the seller of that home knew that the home had foundation problems, but intentionally failed to disclose it on a seller’s disclosure statement, the seller has committed Fraud.

There are many different types of fraud. Suffice it to say that the main element of any fraud case is the intentional misrepresentation of a material fact that was relied on by another person to their detriment. The Bettersworth Law Firm has successfully represented consumers who have been defrauded and fallen victim to the unscrupulous conduct of both businesses and individuals.

If you have been taken advantage of, and believe that you have been the victim of fraudulent conduct, please contact The Bettersworth Law Firm immediately.