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# Five Kinds of Consumer Fraud

By [John M. Runfola (@runfolacriminal)](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal)

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Published 15 January 2022 · Updated 15 January 2022

Category: law, govt & politics

Below is a list of some of the most common types of consumer fraud that you need to know.

## Items

### 1. [Credit Card Fraud](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal/65889/five-kinds-of-consumer-fraud/0/credit-card-fraud)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xzqwtju4atcpieq3zt5m.jpg)
- Notes: This happens when your credit or debit card gets stolen or in possession of another person who can then use your card to withdraw money or make purchases.

### 2. [Mortgage Scam](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal/65889/five-kinds-of-consumer-fraud/1/mortgage-scam)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e2zn8tauztxjagfifuyn.jpg)
- Notes: These are very common because many people happen to need measures that will help them repay their loans much easier. Unfortunately, the thing with mortgage scams is that they will not assist clients but will rather only cause greater financial distress.

### 3. [Unfair Pricing / The Sale of Counterfeit Items](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal/65889/five-kinds-of-consumer-fraud/2/unfair-pricing--the-sale-of-counterfeit-items)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rooftjv8i2evnw5i0erw.jpg)
- Notes: This happens when customers are sold fake products or items that do not have the necessary certification. Another form of this fraud is when products are sold at unreasonably high prices or when, at some point in the transaction, the seller deliberately conceals the full list of costs from the consumer.

### 4. [Donations to Fake Charities](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal/65889/five-kinds-of-consumer-fraud/3/donations-to-fake-charities)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xww5vlxss6ejvs4rnkzx.jpg)
- Notes: The thing about fake charities is that they use the same methods to obtain money—the difference is that in the case of a phony charity, there will be no legitimate organization or institution that will benefit from the funds.

### 5. [Identity Theft](https://listium.com/@runfolacriminal/65889/five-kinds-of-consumer-fraud/4/identity-theft)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wpew2nlrijdfoxexbpww.gif)
- Notes:
  > This happens when your personal information—including your name, address, Social Security number, email, bank account number, credit card information—gets stolen and is then used by another person to gain access to your accounts to earn money from your existing bank accounts ultimately.
  > 
  > If your business or enterprise is facing consumer fraud accusations, the best thing to do is seek professional help from a consumer fraud attorney from \[runfola-criminal-defense.com\](https://runfola-criminal-defense.com/white-collar-crimes).