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This episode explains the relationship between fraud, forgery, use of forged documents, and false pretences. Section 362 addresses false pretence or false statement. Section 366 addresses forgery. Section 368 addresses use, trafficking, or possession of forged documents. These offences can overlap with fraud when false documents or false representations are used to obtain money, property, credit, services, or another benefit. A false document may support a forgery-related offence, but the larger scheme may also support fraud if dishonest conduct causes deprivation or risk.
