Consumer Fraud

Are you facing consumer fraud charges in Oklahoma? Our Oklahoma City defense lawyers will fight to defend your rights anywhere in Oklahoma.

Consumer Fraud has a wide array of offenses that involve fraudulent activities aimed at consumers. A consumer fraud charge in Oklahoma City could be due to improper advertising, marketing and improper representation of goods sold. See credit card fraud, insurance fraud, healthcare fraud, & business fraud.

If you have been charged with consumer fraud, contact the Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff today!

Oklahoma Consumer Fraud Charges

Consumer fraud includes a wide variety of claims by consumers that involve deception and misrepresentation, including faulty merchandise, failure to fulfill contracts and misleading advertisements. Many consumer fraud charges carry severe penalties, which may amount to several years in prison and significant fines. If you have been charged with consumer fraud in Oklahoma and you are faced with serious penalties as a result, consult the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Atkins & Markoff for legal help.

Types of Consumer Fraud

Consumer fraud includes a wide array of offenses that involve fraudulent activities aimed at consumers. A consumer fraud charge in Oklahoma City could be due to improper advertising, marketing, and improper representation of goods sold.

    Consumer fraud can include the following:

  • Credit card fraud
  • Insurance fraud
  • Healthcare fraud
  • Business fraud

Penalties for Consumer Fraud in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the provisions of the Act are incorporated into the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act (CPA). According to this Act, any person or party who commits consumer fraud is liable to the consumer “for the payment of actual damages sustained by the consumer and costs of litigation including reasonable attorney’s fees.”

    Penalties for consumer fraud under this Act may include:

  • Revocation of license
  • Actual damages and litigation costs
  • Declaratory judgment
  • Injunction
  • Civil penalty up to $10,000 per violation of injunction, if violation is unconscionable
  • Penalty up to $2,000 per violation of the CPA

It is estimated that 25 million Americans become the victims of consumer fraud each year, which is often considered a grand theft offense. When a person is charged with grand theft involving white collar fraud, they often face the same penalties as individuals charged with other grand theft crimes, including those involving motor vehicles or merchandise from a business.

An Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

In criminal law, fraud is generally defined as an intentionally deceptive act carried out for personal gain or to damage another individual. The definition of and penalties associated with consumer fraud vary on a state-by-state basis, which is why it is imperative to seek the help of a qualified Oklahoma criminal defense attorney if you are facing consumer fraud charges in Oklahoma. By consulting the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff, you can receive accurate information pertaining to your case and protect yourself from further harm.