Jamo

iTrader: (23)

hi all

just wondered if there is anything that states that you cannot legally say in an official document that you are something that you are not, ie: m dobson, solicitor etc

cheers in advance

StickyMicky

fraud?

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

dunno, recieved a letter and they state in the letter that they are something I know they are not

StickyMicky

are they members of any organisations?

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

im not sure ile check. brb

ScoobyWon't

Impersonating a police officer is a no-no.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

impersonating a solicitor on a legal document though, if you havent ever sat an exam or etc to be one.

StickyMicky

i impersonated a fireman on valentines day

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

I have claimed I am a sex god for years, never got into any trouble

PaulC72

i suppose it all depends on if you are trying to decieve someone for personal gain.

ScoobyWon't

You just wanted us to know that you had your hose out

ScoobyWon't

Ever been sued for false advertisements?

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

You went on strike demanding 25k a year for a part time job bet the missus was well turned on

boxst

Somethings are covered under the "Statutory Declarations Act, 1935" which is basically on any document that you disclose information you are testifying to the fact that the information is true.

I found this out when signing some documents for a church (long story), but as far as I could tell no one has been prosecuted by, erm, forgetting to mention certain things.

Of course if you are doing something where you are legally required to have some form of document (e.g Doctor, Lawyer) then it is fraud amongst other things.

Steve

warrenm2

obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception is an offense

s70rjw

iTrader: (2)

S16 Theft Act 1968 offences were repealed by the Fraud Act (unless they preceed it.)

Karl Wunout

Mr Ben got away with it for years with no negative repercussions, right up until his retirement.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

*some" very helpful comments there thanks

fatherpierre

It all depends on if it gives/makes you an advantage in money/standing?

scoobyboy

just ask a so called scooby specialist!!!

Wish

iTrader: (2)

Ive never had a problem .

Wish MBE

lozgti

Can I call myself a spaceman?

Karl Wunout

There's no need, just park where you can.

Milamber

iTrader: (2)

it's an offence to call yourself a Solicitor if you are not Shaggy

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

cheers milamber. I have already discovered that, just now awaiting a response from the RSA as to wether the person is registered as a solicitor now

what would scooby do

I think it's called "passing off" and a ickle bit illegal

swampster

iTrader: (1)

I think telling women you're a gynaecologist.. and going in elbow deep could get you in trouble I guess..

Or doing something like this....
Woman Tricked Into Sex By ***** Cream Treatment (from Western Telegraph)

Oh.. and that was a school teacher.... no wonder kids are so fcuked up!!

boxst

How stupid are some people. That is just shocking.

Steve

NotoriousREV

Check out the follow up story:

***** Cream Pilot Walks Free (from Western Telegraph)

ScoobyWon't

You have to be Shaggy to be a solicitor?