What time will I be facing if I am being charged with fraud because I got furniture than moved and did not notify them?
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What time will I be facing if I am being charged with fraud because I got furniture than moved and did not notify them?
Asked on February 9, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am a little confused by your question here. Receiving merchandise and then leaving with it is generally a theft charge (i.e., you did not pay for it), not a fraud charge. Did you use a credit card? Was it your credit card or someone else's credit card? credit card fraud holds with it sever penalties not only state wide in Texas, but federally as well. And the Federal Statutes do not mess around. I think that you need to speak with an attorney here to determine what exactly is going on and what steps you need to take to put the situation right. This is something that you can not play around with. Get help now.
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