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Advance Fee Fraud

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We help individuals facing advance fee fraud allegations act early, control risk and avoid damaging legal outcomes.

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Facing allegations of advance fee fraud can feel overwhelming. You may have been accused of promising services or investments that never materialised, often under Section 320 of the Fraud Act 2006. Whether you’re under investigation or charged, the threat to your livelihood, relationships and freedom is real. 

  • You’re under investigation or facing charges connected to Advance Fee Fraud. 
  • You want to protect your rights and ensure the investigation and court process are fair. 
  • You need clear legal advice from a financial crime defence team. 

With Ashmans, you do not have to deal with the process alone. We help you understand the allegation, gather the right evidence and respond carefully. 

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Complex Allegations

Advance Fee Fraud allegations can involve large volumes of financial records, digital evidence, contracts and communications. Our Fraud Defence Solicitors act early to review the evidence, preserve records and address assumptions before they harden. 

  • We understand the pressure fraud allegations can bring. 
  • We review the communications, payment trail and business context carefully. 
  • We challenge dishonest intent, false representation and loss where the evidence supports it. 
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Advance Fee Fraud and the Law.

Under Section 320 of the Fraud Act 2006, advance fee fraud occurs when an individual dishonestly induces another person to make a payment or transfer of funds in anticipation of receiving goods, services, loans, or benefits that never materialise. 

  • Requesting a payment to release funds or a prize
  • Demanding fees for fictitious investments or business opportunities. 
  • Using professional titles or false documents to secure trust.

  • Acted dishonestly with intent to gain or cause loss
  • Knew or suspected that no genuine service or benefit would follow.
  • Induced the payment through false representation or deception. 

Investigations may involve the police, CPS, financial investigators, digital evidence and banking material. Evidence can include bank records, emails, messages, contracts, websites, transaction histories and witness statements. 

Our Advance Fee Fraud Solicitors review the evidence carefully, including intent, dishonesty, representations, payment history, business context and how the investigation has been handled. 

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Essential actions against accusations

From the moment an allegation is made or an investigation begins, your response can affect the case. Follow these steps: 

Act fast, engage Ashmans, protect your future. 

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Do not contact the complainant, alleged victims or comment online. Anything said may be used as evidence. 

Even if you believe you have done nothing wrong, do not speak to investigators without your Fraud Defence Solicitor present. 

Ashmans can provide urgent legal advice from the earliest stage. 

Keep emails, messages, contracts, invoices, transaction records and any documentation that may support your defence. Do not delete or alter anything. 

Comply with any bail conditions or investigation requirements and allow your solicitor to guide the defence strategy. 

How It Works

Three Simple Steps
to Your Defence

01

Initial Consultation

We assess the allegation, evidence and immediate risks. 

02

Strategic Defence Planning

We review financial records, communications and transaction evidence. 

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Expert Legal Representation

We represent you throughout the legal process and support you at each stage. 

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Real stories. Real results.

See how Ashmans has supported clients facing Advance Fee Fraud allegations and other Fraud and Financial Crime matters. 

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My experience with Ashmans Solicitors was excellent from start to finish. They were reliable, professional, and always available to address…
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I was facing a serious proceeds of crime case where the authorities were seeking over £200,000. Ashmans Solicitors worked tirelessly…
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Can only speak positively about my experience with Ashmans Solicitors. They were recommended to me after I received a court…
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During one of the most devastating experiences of my life, Ashmans Solicitors provided unwavering support when I needed it most.…
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I really appreciated how Ashmans Solicitors handled my case with clarity and honesty. They spoke to me in a straightforward…
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When facing Advance Fee Fraud allegations, delay or poor advice can expose you to serious consequences: 

  • A criminal conviction can affect your reputation, career and future opportunities. 
  • Financial investigations or confiscation proceedings may affect assets or business interests. 
  • Long investigations can cause stress, disruption and reputational harm. 
  • Custodial sentences may apply in serious fraud cases. 
  • A fraud conviction can affect credibility and financial standing. 

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Advance Fee Fraud

The Ashmans Approach

At Ashmans, we act fast by providing expert defence and clear advice to protect your rights and reputation.

01

Police Interviews

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  • Attend interviews under caution and advise before any account is given. 
  • Reduce the risk of self-incrimination through clear advice. 
  • Review disclosure before questioning where possible. 

02

Bail Conditions and Modification

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  • Seek fair terms where bail conditions affect work, travel or business activity. 
  • Apply to vary restrictive conditions where appropriate. 
  • Advise on compliance while the defence is prepared. 

03

Pre-Charge Engagement

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  • Communicate with the CPS or investigators where appropriate. 
  • Submit evidence or representations before charge where they assist. 
  • Address dishonest intent, misrepresentation or misunderstanding where the evidence supports it. 

04

Advance Fee Fraud-Specific Orders

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  • Respond to restraint or confiscation orders where relevant. 
  • Challenge account freezing or asset recovery measures where grounds exist. 
  • Advise on Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 implications. 

05

Trial Preparation

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  • Review digital and financial records in detail. 
  • Identify weaknesses or gaps in the prosecution evidence. 
  • Prepare witnesses and expert evidence where needed. 

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Sentencing and Post Conviction

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  • Present mitigation where conviction follows. 
  • Advise on appeal, confiscation and rehabilitation issues where appropriate. 
  • Support you in managing professional and practical consequences. 

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Experience in Advance Fee Fraud and financial crime cases. 

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Urgent legal advice when immediate help is needed. 

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Serious charges, Successful results.

Our Advance Fee Fraud Solicitors have represented clients facing financial crime allegations and related proceedings. See examples of our work and outcomes. 

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If you are facing an Advance Fee Fraud allegation, early advice can help you respond safely and preserve important evidence. 

  • Expert defence from investigation to verdict.
  • Nationwide representation, day or night.
  • Clear communication and compassionate support. 
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Fraud and Financial Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

Advance fee fraud occurs when a person is accused of requesting or receiving payment in advance for goods, services or opportunities that are allegedly never delivered. These cases are commonly prosecuted under the Fraud Act 2006, particularly fraud by false representation.

Fraud offences can carry serious penalties. A conviction for fraud under the Fraud Act 2006 can result in significant fines and a prison sentence of up to 10 years, depending on the seriousness of the case, financial loss involved and the individual’s role.

Our experienced fraud defence team provides comprehensive legal support. From police station representation to developing a robust defence strategy for court proceedings, we work tirelessly to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.

If you are being investigated, it is essential to seek legal advice immediately. Avoid discussing the matter with anyone except your solicitor and do not provide statements or information to investigators without legal representation.

Yes. Fraud offences often focus on whether a representation was dishonest and intended to make a gain or cause a loss. However, demonstrating lack of dishonest intent or misunderstanding can form an important part of a defence.

Investigations often rely on financial records, bank transfers, emails, contracts, online communications and digital transaction histories. Careful examination of this evidence can be critical in building a defence.

Yes. These cases can involve online platforms, email communications or international payments linked to the UK. 

Yes. A conviction can affect employment, regulatory status, reputation and work in regulated industries. 

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Every Police station. Ashmans has got you covered.

With offices across England and Wales, you can access the right Advance Fee Fraud Solicitor and legal specialist wherever you are. 

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