Fraud by false representation

Fraud by false representation is an offence under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006 (FrA 2006), when read in conjunction with FrA 2006, s 1.

The elements of the offence are:

1. •

   making

2. •

   a false representation

3. •

   dishonestly

4. •

   knowing that the representation is or might be untrue or misleading

5. •

   with intent to make a gain for themselves or another, to cause loss to another or to expose another to the risk of loss

Fraud by false representation applies to a broad range of conduct. No gain or loss need actually be made, and no deception need actually result from a representation