There are many types of fraudulent activity that can result in criminal charges. In all cases, the Crown takes these "white collar" criminal charges very seriously. The effects of a conviction on fraud charges may include fines, probation, jail time, and losing one's professional license – not to mention the impact on your career, relationship, and overall quality of life. Some of the types of fraud include:

• Credit card fraud
• Securities fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Fraudulent billing
• Bank fraud
• Real estate and mortgage fraud
• Health care fraud
• Telemarketing fraud