Fraud in law entails deliberate deceit to unlawfully gain or deprive victims of rights. It can breach civil or criminal statutes, even without tangible losses. Victims may sue perpetrators civilly for compensation or avoidance. Authorities can prosecute fraudsters criminally, potentially resulting in imprisonment. Motivations vary from financial gain to obtaining official documents like passports or licenses through false claims. Mortgage fraud exemplifies this, where applicants misrepresent information to secure loans. Fraud’s impacts ripple beyond immediate victims, undermining societal trust and legal frameworks.