Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney Assists Those Charged with Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud

Criminal use of personal identification information and credit card fraud

In Florida, credit card fraud refers to the unauthorized use of another person’s credit, debit, or credit card information. Anyone who knowingly uses a credit card without permission or tries to defraud any person by using credit card information is guilty of criminal charges under Florida’s statute 817.568; Criminal use of personal identification information.

In Florida, a person can be charged with a felony for improperly using someone else’s credit or debit card without their permission. Generally, you can be charged with credit card fraud if you:

• Use a card you know was illegally obtained from someone or through a fraudulent card application
• Use a card that was forged, altered, expired, or revoked
• Obtain money, goods, or services by representing, without the cardholder’s permission, that the card is yours
• Obtain control over a card as security for a debt
• Deposit money (in any form) that is not yours into your account
• Receive anything of value with illegally deposited funds
• Make a false statement in applying for credit
• Falsely report your credit card stolen or claim that you did not receive the goods you paid for with the card

Penalties

Credit card fraud is both a federal and state offense and is classified as a felony in Florida the degree to which is determined by the value or amount of fraud perpetrated. Depending on the Degree and amount you may be facing 10 or more years in prison.

If you are facing credit card fraud charges in Jacksonville, call The Law Office of Richard Landes our attorneys will fight hard for you to ensure that you receive effective and strong representation. Contact our firm online or call (904) 639-6408 to set up your initial consultation today.