Fraud & Financial Crime

Advance Fee Fraud

Our fraud and financial services include dealing with advance fee fraud cases. Advance fee fraud is a type of crime which involves contacting a potential victim and promising them some type of personal or financial gain. Something that will not materialise – in exchange of one or more upfront payments. This type of fraud is sometimes known as ‘419’ fraud. This is because section 419 of the Nigerian Penal code prohibits this type of advance fee fraud. The reason behind this is the most known variation of this type of fraud. Usually which mentions a Nigerian prince seeking help to get a large sum of money out of the country. Other variations of this type of fraud include

  • Lottery scam. The victim receives a message saying they have been selected as the winner of a large cash prize amount. Then and are asked to pay an administration fee to cover the costs of the claiming process
  • Work from home scam. When the victim is asked to provide an advance payment before starting a supposedly profitable business opportunity
  • Inheritance fraud. The victim is asked to cover some legal costs before receiving a huge inheritance from a distant rich relative who has died
  • Romance fraud. The victim is contacted remotely by someone who pretends to want to be in a relationship with them in order to gain their confidence and ask for money

There can be many ways in which this type of fraud is carried out. Historically bogus messages are sent out to prospective victims by post or fax. Or the victims are contacted by phone. But now victims are contacted also via email, social media websites. Also instant messaging applications using fake accounts.

How Can Ashmans Solicitors Help You?

Being questioned about, arrested and interviewed under caution for advance fee fraud will be upsetting for you. However it is vitally important that you get representation from a criminal fraud solicitor as soon as possible. Take immediate action and call us on or on our 24-Hour Emergency Help line03330 096 275. Because we have fraud solicitors available 24 hours a day to help. You can be sure that when you need us we will be there for you. We have helped many people who are facing the same types of fraud charges as you. Consequently we have built a strong reputation in this complex area of law. We will use all of our experience to help make this process as painless and simple as possible. Because we do understand that you will be under a great deal of pressure so speak with our Fraud Solicitors In Fraud and Financial Crime now.

Why Choose Ashmans Solicitors for Advanced Fee Fraud ?

We have helped many people facing serious fraud allegations. Including advance fee fraud and we are being recommended to many people who are facing these types of charges. Due to our proactive approach to defending cases of complex fraud we are skilled in putting together an experienced team of professionals to ensure that we prepare your defence properly. Using highly skilled Criminal Defence Fraud Solicitors, experienced case workers and expert barristers we will aim to achieve the best possible outcome for you, whilst keeping your confidentiality. We will not wait for the Prosecution to build their case. We will go out and build our own defence. To ensure you that you have the best criminal defence fraud team possible. Call Ashmans Solicitors now to see how we can help you.

Why Choose Us?

Whether your legal problem is relating to fraud, criminal law, motoring offences, credit card fraud or personal injury. We can help and there are a number of reasons why you should choose us.

  • We have specialist Fraud Defence solicitors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so no matter when you need us, we can be there to give you the expert advice you need.
  • Once you have instructed us we will select an experienced barrister, who is based nearby, and arrange a conference with them so you can be clear about your prospects
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice, which means that we can put all of our experience behind you and make sure that we get you the best possible outcome, whatever fraud charges you are facing

 

  • Because we have nationwide coverage, it doesn’t matter where you are in England or Wales, we can help you
  • By being meticulous and not leaving any stone unturned when preparing your case, we are more likely to have found anything which may mitigate your charges and help your case
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings foallowing a conviction for fraud we will be able to help you to reduce the impact on you and your family using our skilled team to prepare for the hearing.

Contact us Now

You can get in touch with us in a number of different ways. You can call us on 0333 009 6275, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you would prefer you can email us on enquiries@ashmanssolicitors.com or complete our Free Online Enquiry Form and we’ll be delighted to help you.

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Why Choose Us for your Fraud and Financial Crime case?

  • We are ranked as a leading firm in the 2017 edition of the Legal 500 – one of the foremost guides to law firms in the United Kingdom.
  • We have specialist Fraud and Financial Crime Defence solicitors available 24/7.
  • We are always on hand to give you the expert advice that you need.
  • Once you have instructed us, we will select an experienced barrister, who is based locally to you. We will arrange a conference with them, so that you can be clear about your prospects.
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice, which means that we can put all of our experience behind you, making sure that we get you the best possible outcome – whatever fraud charges you are facing.
  • We cover the whole of England and Wales – so that we can fully support you at a local level.
  • We pride ourselves on finding often-missed opportunities that will mitigate your charges and help your case.
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings following a conviction for fraud, we will be able to help you reduce the impact that this will have on you and your family. We do this by engaging our skilled team to prepare you for the hearing.
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The Defendant was charged with conspiracy to defraud Barclays Private Client International Bank by obtaining mortgage loans to which the Crown allege they were not entitled to.

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