Can I be charged with credit card fraud if the person knew I was using the card but changed their mind later?
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Can I be charged with credit card fraud if the person knew I was using the card but changed their mind later?
I had an arrangement with my boss, I only got paid $6 an hour because I was staying with him but I was given a credit card I was allowed to use for food and gas. Then 2 months later he changed his mind and told me that I owed him the money for the food and gas. I did not agree with hi but if he felt that way about it I was willing to pay him back. We worked out a payment plan, of $300 a month. After I sent him his first payment of $200 plus what was owed for my last check. Then he changed his mind again, stating he wanted all of the money now. If I did not comply that he would have me charged with credit fraud. Does he even have a case as I was using his card with his permission? Also, any dispute that he did have I was attempting to take care of, as agreed. Do I need to have a criminal or civil lawyer?
Asked on August 21, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your boss does NOT have any legitimate case against you for fraud because you used the credit card with his consent.
Fraud is both civil and criminal. If your boss sues you for fraud, you would then hire an attorney who handles civil litigation. If criminal charges for fraud are filed against you, you would hire a criminal defense attorney.
Again, there is no legitimate claim of fraud and there is no need to hire an attorney unless your boss files a frivolous claim in this matter.
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