Credit card fraud involves using someone else’s credit card to purchase items. This is a very common and serious crime that has severe penalties. If you have stolen more than $500 from someone through a credit card fraud scheme, then you are looking at a felony offense and could be facing jail time and hefty fines. If you have stolen $5000 to $250 from someone through a credit card fraud scheme then you could be looking at a gross misdemeanor offense. Stealing under $250 from someone through credit card fraud may result in a misdemeanor conviction. Stand up for your legal rights and contact our experienced credit card fraud attorneys today to avoid a conviction in the future.

Credit Card Fraud Offenses

There are a number of offenses that fall into credit card fraud. Instances of credit card fraud include but are not limited to:

• When someone is responsible for producing or selling illegal credit cards
• When someone obtains, takes, signs, uses, sells or buys someone else’s credit card or debit card information
• When someone uses a credit card knowing that this card was stolen or illegally obtained.
• When someone uses someone else’s credit card to buy goods and services online without the other person’s knowledge
• When someone sells goods or services to another person with the knowledge that the person using the credit card is not the real owner of the card.
• When someone uses his own credit card to purchase an item with the knowledge that the credit card is invalid, expired or linked to a closed or inactive account, or an account with insufficient funds.

Credit Card Fraud Accusation and Conviction

In some instances credit card fraud can be considered a federal offense which means it will be handled outside the Minnesota courts. If you are convicted of a federal offense you could be facing a long term jail sentence, fines, restitution to the victim or probation. It is our goal to ensure that, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the case, you are granted the best outcome possible.

Many credit card fraud offenses are considered white collar crimes if the event takes place as a business transaction. White collar crimes often come with a lot of public scrutiny and unwanted media attention. If you are confronted by the media, the police or anyone else, it is important that you remain quiet and calm. Denying the accusation or trying to explain your side of the story could result in complications in court. Remember anything you say can and will be used against you so it’s best to remain quiet unless a lawyer is present.

Representation throughout Minnesota

Credit card fraud is a serious offense that should not be overlooked. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your case, it is critical that you act fast and speak to an experienced Minneapolis mail fraud lawyer. Rivers & Associates, PA are there when you need us most. It is important to act fast when facing an arrest and criminal conviction. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with the aggressive representation and legal assistance you need to ensure the best outcome possible. Contact us today at (612) 339-3939.

Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.