Explain common law larceny by false pretenses and Modern Fraud laws.

The crime of False Pretenses is also known as Theft by False Pretenses or Larceny by False Pretenses. The crime of False Pretenses requires: a false representation. of a material fact (past or present) with the intent to defraud.

A crime at common law. The illegal taking of the property of another with intent to deprive the owner thereof.

The main difference between false pretenses and larceny is that a thief who secures title is guilty of false pretenses while someone who secures possession through fraud is guilty of larceny by trick.

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