Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud consists of the deceptive or unauthorized use of a credit card account, in an attempt to obtain money, goods, or services.  Credit card fraud may involve application fraud, where a credit card account is opened through the unauthorized use of another person’s identity, or account takeover fraud, where existing credit card account information is used without authorization.  Advances in technology and the internet have led to increases in credit card fraud, through the use of techniques such as skimming, phishing, and hacking.

Credit card fraud is investigated by a number of federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Secret Service and is prohibited by a number of federal and state statutes.  Violations of these statutes are subject to serious penalties, with violations of applicable federal statutes including criminal penalties of up to twenty-years (20) imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000.00, as well as civil penalties including forfeiture and restitution.

Given the high stakes involved, it is imperative that individuals facing credit card fraud charges choose an attorney with the knowledge and experience necessary to defend such a case.  I have chosen to focus my practice on White Collar Crimes, including credit card fraud.  I fight hard to enforce the rights of my clients, and I believe in the integrity of that fight.

Over the last 40 years, I have earned a successful track record in high stakes white collar matters and have argued before the United States Supreme Court as well as other federal courts throughout the country.  If you have questions or concerns about a credit card fraud matter, I invite you to contact me directly to discuss it at 888-700-1555 or Patrick@MullinDefense.com.  You will discuss your concerns with me personally—never an associate or a paralegal.  In addition, you should know that your contact with me, and with my firm, is privileged under the law, regardless of whether or not you decide to retain my firm to represent you.