1234.0 - Australian Standard Offence Classification (ASOC), 1997
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 14/10/1997
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Division 09 - Deception and Related Offences The use of deception, secret agreements or the making of false instruments with the intent of dishonestly obtaining property, services or other advantage.
092 Counterfeiting Currency and Related Offences 093 Dishonest Conversion 094 Bribery 099 Other Deception Offences Inclusions: Uttering and forgery Unlicensed/unregistered person practising in trade or profession Exclusions: Deception offences relating to weapons and explosives, other than those relating to licensing. These offences are coded to Division 11, Weapons and Explosives Offences Deceiving a witness. This is coded to Group 1521, Subvert the Course of Justice Subdivision 091 - Fraud, Forgery or False Financial Instruments Inducing a course of action, by deceit or other dishonest conduct, with the intent to obtain money or other benefit or to evade a liability. The making, use or possession of a forged financial instrument with an intention to obtain an advantage.
0912 Make, Use or Possess Equipment to Make False/Illegal Financial Instrument 0913 Fraudulent Trade Practices 0914 Prescription Drug Fraud 0915 Fare Evasion 0919 Fraud, nec Inclusions: Impersonation False pretences Fraudulent accounting
Actions involving the making or use of false or illegally obtained cheques, EFTPOS cards, credit cards or store cards with an intention to deceive, obtain money, goods or services or otherwise obtain a benefit or advantage. Inclusions: Cheque fraud EFTPOS card fraud Credit card fraud Store card fraud Exclusions: Theft of cheques, EFTPOS cards, credit cards and store cards. These are coded to Group 0821, Theft From a Person Excluding by Force) Theft of deeds, bill of sale. These are coded to Subdivision 082, Theft (Except Motor Vehicles) Computer hacking involving software piracy. This is coded to Group 0822, Theft of Intellectual Property Computer hacking involving fraud. This is coded to either Group 0912, Make, Use or Possess Equipment to Make False/Illegal Financial Instrument, Group 0913, Fraudulent Trade Practices or Group 0919, Fraud, nec Computer hacking involving property damage. This is coded to Subdivision 121, Property Damage Computer hacking involving breach of government security. This is coded to Subdivision 153, Offences Against Government Security Computer hacking not involving theft of software, fraud, property damage or breach of government security. This is coded to Group 1612, Offences Against Privacy
Actions involving the making or use of false or illegally obtained financial instruments (i.e. instruments issued by financial institutions) or documents with an intention to deceive, obtain money, goods or services or otherwise obtain a benefit or advantage. Inclusions: Possession of equipment to make false/illegal financial instruments Forge bill of sale, share certificate Social security fraud (Federal) Imposition Social welfare fraud (State) Income taxation fraud Sales taxation fraud Avoid payment of customs and excise Fraudulent third-party motor vehicle claims Fraud against insurance companies Computer hacking involving fraudulent creation of a false/illegal financial instrument Exclusions: Cheque, EFTPOS card, credit card or store card fraud. These are coded to Group 0911, Cheque or Credit Card Fraud Theft of cheques, credit card and EFTPOS cards. These are coded to Group 0821, Theft From a Person (Excluding by Force) Theft of deeds, bill of sale. These are coded to Subdivision 082, Theft (Except Motor Vehicles) Bribery of government official to obtain a benefit. This is coded to Group 0941, Bribery Involving Government Officials Computer hacking involving software piracy. This is coded to Group 0822, Theft of Intellectual Property Computer hacking not involving fraudulent creation of a false/illegal financial instrument. This is coded to either Group 0913, Fraudulent Trade Practices or Group 0919, Fraud, nec Computer hacking involving property damage. This is coded to Subdivision 121, Property Damage Computer hacking involving breach of government security. This is coded to Subdivision 153, Offences Against Government Security Computer hacking not involving theft of software, fraud, property damage or breach of government security. This is coded to Group 1612, Offences Against Privacy
Actions carried out as part of trade or commercial activity which are intended to deceive consumers or other interested parties. Inclusions: Security industry frauds (e.g. insider trading, issue misleading prospectus) Breaches of Company Code legislation (e.g. falsification of registers, false advertising) Breaches of the Trade Practices Act which are deception offences Fraudulent trade or commercial practices Charging for goods or services not provided Winding back speedometers on used cars Sell used parts as new Sell or attempt to sell a ticket for admission to entertainment where part of the proceeds are purportedly devoted to a charitable purpose without authorisation Bait advertising Price fixing Computer hacking involving fraudulent trade practices Exclusions: Company offences involving use of false instruments (e.g. share certificate). These are coded to Group 0912, Make, Use or Possess Equipment to Make False Financial Instrument Computer hacking not involving fraudulent trade practices. This is coded to either Group 0912, Make, Use or Possess Equipment to Make False/Illegal Financial Instrument or Group 0919, Fraud, nec Secret commissions associated with trade practices. These are coded to Subdivision 094, Bribery Advertisements falsely claiming a professional status. These are coded to Group 0991, Misrepresentation of Professional Status
Offences involving the obtaining of prescription drugs by fraudulent means, including false statements, forged prescriptions or the use of third party claimants. Exclusions: Theft of prescription drugs. This is either coded to Group 0711, Unlawful Entry with Intent/Burglary, Break and Enter or Group 0823, Theft From Retail Premises
Theft of the service of public transportation (including by bus, train, tram, taxi, water taxi, ferry or airline) by avoiding payment for that service. Exclusions: Shoplifting. This is coded to Group 0823, Theft From Retail Premises Leaving restaurant without paying. This is coded to Group 0829, Theft (Except Motor Vehicles) nec Fraudulent conversion. This is coded to Group 0931, Dishonest Conversion
Fraud not elsewhere classified in Subdivision 091. Inclusions: Interfering with boundary marks Forge deed Forge signature on document Forge motor vehicle registration certificate Forge/alter licence plates with intent to deceive Possession of equipment to make false/illegal instruments other than financial instruments Passport or visa fraud Supply false documentation to get a weapons/explosive licence Supply false documentation to get, keep or upgrade a vehicle licence Computer hacking involving fraud other than fraudulent creation of a false/illegal financial instrument or fraudulent trade practices Exclusions: Computer hacking involving fraud other than fraudulent creation of a false/illegal financial instrument or fraudulent trade practices. This is coded to either Group 0912, Make, Use or Possess Equipment to Make False/Illegal Financial Instrument or Group 0913, Fraudulent Trade Practices depending on the circumstances surrounding the fraud. Subdivision 092 - Counterfeiting Currency and Related Offences Manufacture, pass or possess counterfeit coins/notes, or possess equipment/plates used for the manufacture of coins/notes.
0921 Counterfeiting Currency and Related Offences Manufacture, pass or possess counterfeit coins/notes, or possess equipment/plates used for the manufacture of coins/notes. Subdivision 093 - Dishonest Conversion Dishonestly converting money or goods which came into a person's possession or control not involving the use of deception or taking without consent.
0931 Dishonest Conversion Dishonestly converting money or goods which came into a person's possession or control not involving the use of deception or taking without consent. Inclusions: Embezzlement Misappropriation Stealing as a public servant Theft by person in position of trust (e.g. accountant, bailee, agent, collector, partner, employee, council member) Fraudulent conversion of a motor vehicle Exclusions: Theft of a motor vehicle, its contents or parts for the purpose of fraudulent conversion. These are coded to Subdivision 081, Motor Vehicle Theft and Related Offences Theft of goods or services for the purpose of fraudulent conversion. This is coded to Subdivision 082, Theft (Except Motor Vehicles) Subdivision 094 - Bribery The giving, offering or accepting of reward to influence the exercise of power or authority.
0949 Bribery, nec Inclusions: Secret commissions Exclusions: Bribery to subvert the justice process. This is coded to Group 1521, Subvert the Course of Justice
The offering, giving or accepting of a bribe involving a government official in the exercise of his or her official authority. Inclusions: Bribery of elected government representatives (Federal, State or local) Exclusions: Bribery to subvert the justice process (e.g. bribing a witness, juror or justice official). This is coded to Group 1521, Subvert the Course of Justice Bribes which threaten national security (e.g. selling national secrets). This is coded to Group 1539, Offences Against Government Security, nec
The offering, giving or accepting of a bribe not elsewhere classified in Subdivision 094, Bribery. Subdivision 099 - Other Deception Offences Deception offences not included elsewhere in Division 09.
0992 Non-Fraudulent Trade Practices 0999 Deception Offences, nec 0991 Misrepresentation of Professional Status Acts intended to deceive others into a mistaken belief that a person belongs to a particular profession, trade, rank or status. Inclusions: Impersonation Falsely advertising a professional status Impersonate a justice official Exclusions: False advertising which is a breach of the Trade Practices Act. This is coded to Group 0913, Fraudulent Trade Practices 0992 Non-Fraudulent Trade Practices Acts intended to obtain financial gain or advantage through dishonest or unscrupulous means, not involving fraud. Inclusions: Selective supply (or non-supply) of a product by a manufacturer or wholesaler to business entities operating in competition with each other Acceptance or solicitation of a 'Gazumping' offer
Other deception offences not elsewhere classified in Division 09. Inclusions: Take reward to recover stolen animal Pretending to exercise witchcraft or any kind of witchcraft, sorcery, enchantment or conjuration to tell fortunes
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