CAF-4 · Chapter 4 · Question 6 of 15
What is the primary difference between 'fraud' and 'misrepresentation'?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Fraud involves an intention to deceive, while misrepresentation is innocent.
Explanation
Fraud is the deliberate and intentional statement of a false fact to deceive another, whereas misrepresentation is the unintentional or innocent statement of a false fact.
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