Fraud offences in New South Wales involve dishonestly obtaining a benefit or causing a loss to another person through deception. These offences can range from relatively minor matters, such as misrepresenting information on forms, to serious crimes involving large sums of money or sophisticated schemes.

Common types of fraud offences include:

• Obtaining property or financial advantage by deception – for example, falsifying documents to gain money or goods

• False representation – misleading someone about facts to benefit financially

• Credit card or identity fraud – using someone else’s financial information without permission

• Forgery and falsification of documents – creating or altering documents to deceive

• Aggravated or large-scale fraud – involving significant amounts or multiple victims

Fraud cases are often complex, relying on evidence such as financial records, electronic communications, and witness statements. Charges may carry serious penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and long-term impacts on employment and reputation.