SUBDIVISION 091 OBTAIN BENEFIT BY DECEPTION
The use of deception or impersonation with the intent of dishonestly obtaining property, goods, services or other benefit, or to avoid a disbenefit.
This subdivision is not further disaggregated.
Offences in this subdivision are classified into the following group:
0911 Obtain benefit by deception
0911 Obtain benefit by deception
The use of deception or impersonation with the intent of dishonestly obtaining property, goods or services or other benefit, or to avoid a disbenefit.
Inclusions:
Identity fraud
Creation of a fictitious identity
Forgery involving the assumption of another person's identity
Cheque/credit/EFTPOS card fraud
Prescription drug fraud
False representation
State a false name
Income taxation fraud
Phishing
Use of stolen deeds/bill of sale
Make false/misleading statement with intent to obtain a benefit
Social security fraud (federal)
Social welfare fraud (state)
Sales taxation fraud
Fraud against insurance companies
Fraudulent third-party motor vehicle claims
Avoid payment of customs and excise
Imposition
Computer hacking involving fraud
Exclusions:
Obtain a benefit through fraudulent trade practices. These are coded to Group 0931, Fraudulent trade practices.
Misrepresentation of professional status. These are coded to Group 0932, Misrepresentation of professional status.
Computer hacking involving property damage. These are coded to Group 1219, Property damage, nec.
Computer hacking involving breach of government security. These are coded to the relevant groups within Subdivision 155, Offences against government security.
Computer hacking not involving theft of software, fraud, property damage or breach of government security. These are coded to Group 1612, Offences against privacy.
