Over the last 30 years, we have acted on some of the most complex and high profile fraud investigations. We know how to put together a formidable defence, assembling a team of experts to ensure that we can challenge and negotiate effectively with prosecutors and investigators.
We have relationships with the best barristers and expert witnesses to enhance your defence and we’ll offer clear, practical solutions throughout your case.
Whatever your level of involvement, our goal is to remove as much stress as possible and to minimise the impact on your business.
Our fraud solicitors will liaise with the police, HMRC or other regulatory bodies on your behalf, and advise you on what to say if anything, should you be required to attend an interview.
We are proud of our reputation for tenacity, creativity, and ability to win cases other firms could lose. If you are accused of serious fraud, contact us for the reassurance of having the most effective defence possible.
Some of the fraud offences that Flint Bishop has expertise in are:
Embezzlement
An embezzlement is a form of fraud whereby an individual or business uses a position of trust to misappropriate assets or funds they have lawful access to.
Bank fraud
Bank fraud involves using dishonest means to obtain money or assets from a bank or its customers.
Credit card fraud
At Flint Bishop, our fraud solicitors are skilled and experienced at handling highly complex cases involving credit card fraud, and we will robustly challenge the evidence against you.
Cyber fraud
Cybercrime is the fastest-growing form of fraud in the world today. It involves the use of computers and the Internet to hack personal and financial information in various ways including email or SMS phishing scams, malware and identity theft among others.
Counterfeiting & forgery
Forgery and counterfeiting involve making copies or fakes of an item or items with the intention of making someone else believe them to be the genuine article. This could be money, documents, certificates, or a signature.
Identity fraud
Identity fraud is a serious offence with significant penalties imposed by the authorities. It involves the dishonest use of another person’s or organisation’s identity to benefit themselves (or others), and/or cause a loss for the victim. If you are being investigated for identity fraud you should seek legal advice immediately.
Insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a serious crime with serious consequences for those found guilty. Insurance fraud usually involves falsely claiming against an insurance policy, or falsely representing the facts when taking out a policy.
Other examples of insurance fraud include:
- Claiming damages for an accident that never took place.
- Deliberately causing a road accident and then claiming against the innocent driver’s insurance for compensation.
- Claiming for injuries to passengers who were not in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
- Failing to disclose or misrepresenting material facts on the insurance application forms
- Exaggerating injuries or losses to increase the value of a settlement
Mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud usually involves making false claims on a mortgage application to obtain a mortgage you would not otherwise be eligible for, overvaluing properties, overstating income, or manipulating title deeds. Mortgage fraud often involves a corrupt professional in a regulated sector such as a solicitor, mortgage broker or surveyor and may also involve charges of money laundering.
Pension fraud
Pension fraud usually occurs either because an employer has acted fraudulently in providing the pension, or due to a scam aimed at stealing a person’s pension fund. By working with forensic accountants and financial experts are able to build compelling evidence and documentation to strongly defend charges of this kind.
Property fraud
Property fraud may involve a scam in relation to a deal where you are required to put money down in exchange for a discount, or a ‘guaranteed’ rental return then never materialises. It may also involve mortgage fraud or identity fraud to carry out the sale of a property the purported seller doesn’t actually own.
