In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Forgery is charged when a person falsely makes a money order or other document that represents value with the intent to defraud another. Three people were recently named in a Forgery scam that utilized fake money orders. According to the report, those accused used social media to get in contact with the alleged victim and convinced him to provide his bank account information through a promise that he would get some cash for sharing the information. They then deposited the fake money orders into the victim’s account and withdrew cash before the bank was notified that the money orders were fake. The bank held the victim responsible for returning the money, which led to the investigation.
Fort Collins Forgery Attorney: Definition of Forgery Scam in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Forgery – C.R.S. 18-5-102 – is:
(a) Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities, or other valuable instruments issued by a government or government agency; or
(b) Part of an issue of stock, bonds, or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a corporate or other organization or its property; or
(c) A deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, commercial instrument, promissory note, check, or other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate, or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation, or status; or
(d) A public record or an instrument filed or required by law to be filed or legally fileable in or with a public office or public servant; or
(e) A written instrument officially issued or created by a public office, public servant, or government agency; or
(f) Part of an issue of tokens, transfers, certificates, or other articles manufactured and designed for use in transportation fees upon public conveyances, or as symbols of value usable in place of money for the purchase of property or services available to the public for compensation; or
(g) Part of an issue of lottery tickets or shares designed for use in the lottery held pursuant to article 40 of title 44; or
(h) A document-making implement that may be used or is used in the production of a false identification document or in the production of another document-making implement to produce false identification documents.
The men involved would likely be charged under subsection (a).
Sentence for Forgery Scam in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Forgery is a class 5 felony. A Sentence for a Forgery scam can include 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Forgery, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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