ICAEW BL · Chapter 13 · Question 1 of 10
Under the Fraud Act 2006, the general offence of fraud can be committed in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Obtaining property by deception
Explanation
Section 1 Fraud Act 2006 creates a single offence of fraud that can be committed by false representation (s2), failing to disclose information under a legal duty (s3), or abuse of position (s4). 'Obtaining property by deception' was an offence under the Theft Act 1968, which the 2006 Act repealed and replaced.
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