About the Fraud Unit
The definition of "Fraud" in criminal law is:
An intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent.
Types of Crimes
The Merced County District Attorney's Office Fraud Unit investigates and prosecutes a wide range of crimes effecting individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to:
- Auto Insurance Fraud
- Consumer Fraud
- Environmental Fraud
- Real Estate Fraud
- Worker's Compensation Fraud