Credit Card Fraud Solicitors
At Draycott Browne, our Credit Card Fraud Solicitors provide a clear and strategic legal defence for individuals facing allegations involving the dishonest use of credit cards or cardholder information.
These investigations can develop quickly and may involve detailed scrutiny of transactions, digital records, communications and account activity. From the outset, we act decisively to protect your position and ensure that every allegation is tested against the evidence.
Credit card fraud can include the unauthorised use of card details, obtaining goods or services through false information, using stolen or cloned cards, taking part in fraudulent transactions or being accused of involvement in a wider organised scheme.
An allegation does not always mean that investigators fully understand who carried out a transaction or what role each person played. Cases can turn on questions of identity, knowledge, intention and the reliability of financial or digital evidence.
The consequences of an investigation can extend far beyond the immediate criminal allegation. For professionals and business owners, the impact can also place careers and commercial relationships under serious pressure.
Our role is to bring control and legal precision to the situation from the earliest possible stage.
Our Credit Card Fraud Lawyers can advise before interview, represent you during questioning, deal directly with investigators and carry out a detailed examination of the evidence being relied upon. Where the evidence is inaccurate, incomplete or capable of another explanation, we identify those weaknesses and use them to build a bespoke defence strategy.
With over 25 years of experience defending financial crime allegations, Draycott Browne has established a strong reputation for determined and technically precise criminal defence.
Our fraud department is led by Rob Mann, Director and Head of Fraud, whose experience in high value financial investigations provides strategic direction in cases where the evidence is extensive and the consequences are significant. Every case is approached with commitment, skill and a clear focus on achieving the strongest possible outcome.
If you have been arrested or invited to attend an interview seek legal advice before responding to investigators. Early representation gives our Credit Card Fraud Solicitors the opportunity to protect your rights, assess the evidence and begin shaping your defence immediately.
Contact Draycott Browne today for urgent and confidential legal advice.
How I Take Control of the Investigation
Robert Mann | Fraud Defence Lawyer
"I don't believe in waiting for the prosecution to make the first move. Success in credit card fraud defence is built in the months before you ever step into a courtroom. We use that time to dismantle the case against you piece by piece, auditing every document and challenging every assumption. When we take control, we aren't just reacting to the investigation; we are leading it."
Arrested or facing an urgent interview? Call me now on the 24/7 emergency number at the top of this page for immediate advice.
Our Expert Credit Card Fraud Lawyers
What is credit card fraud?
Credit card fraud covers a range of different offences, and can refer to simple, small scale cases of single card fraud to highly organised fraudulent operations where high sums of money are stolen. Examples of credit card fraud include:
Credit Card Skimming: Using a device either at a cash machine or in a retail premises to record card details from genuine customers. These details are then used for fraudulent activities on the victim’s account.
Falsifying Credit Card Applications: Using illegally obtained personal details (e.g. from identity theft) to fraudulently apply for a credit card.
Duplicating Cards: Illegally obtained card details are used create duplicate cards, either with the original name or the fraudsters’ name. These are then used to purchase goods.
Card Trapping: Using a device at a cash machine to retain a credit card, so that the card details can be used fraudulently.
What are the penalties for credit card fraud?
The penalties for credit card fraud vary greatly depending on the severity of the offence. If convicted, an individual could be facing anything from a small fine to many years’ imprisonment. Whatever your circumstances, if you have been accused of credit card fraud, you should seek advice from an experienced credit card fraud lawyer as soon as possible.
How can our Credit Card Fraud Lawyers Help?
For over 20 years, Draycott Browne has been successfully guiding and defending clients in serious and high value fraud cases. Our credit card fraud lawyers are skilled and experienced at handling highly complex cases, and we will robustly challenge the evidence against you. We have a formidable reputation for defending serious high value cases with tenacity and precision to provide our clients with the best defence possible.
We will liaise with the authorities for you and if you are asked for information, we will counsel you on what to say. We have over 20 years’ experience dealing with the main enforcement agencies, such as:
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
- The Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
Throughout your case, we will be there to support you and provide you with professional advice and guidance, including:
- Representing you during questioning
- Ensuring your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly throughout the process
- Advising you on your plea
- Applying for bail – where necessary - and ensuring the impact of any conditions is minimised
- Ensuring you are fully prepared for your trial
- Providing expert representation in court
- Helping you protect your reputation
- Advising and assisting you on the appeals process, if necessary
We understand that being charged with a fraud offence can be a very worrying experience. Our dedicated and experienced legal team will work tirelessly to defend your case, whilst ensuring that you and your loved ones are treated with understanding, empathy and respect at all times.
24 hour availability
It is not always possible to anticipate an arrest, which is why our legal advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At Draycott Browne we have a team of professionals ready to assist you whenever you need us. We will represent you at from the start to make sure you and your case are treated fairly and appropriately.
Legal aid
Defending your name is worth every penny, but if you need assistance with the financial cost of your legal fees, we can help you to apply for legal aid. Our solicitors can guide you through the application process to help you get the maximum support possible.
Contact our Credit Card Fraud Lawyers
If you are under investigation for credit card fraud, contact our specialist criminal defence lawyers for advice today.
We have over 25 years of experience in this area of law. Our track record in even the most complex and sophisticated of cases shows that you’ll have the best possible chance of a successful outcome to the challenge you are facing.
Draycott Browne is one of the UK's top criminal defence law firms. We regularly provide specialist criminal defence representation in cases involving bank fraud to clients in Manchester, Liverpool, London, Birmingham and throughout the whole of England and Wales.
When facing serious consequences, trust in Draycott Browne. You cannot afford to settle for anything less.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with solicitors committed to providing first-class representation for every client. If you or somebody you know has been arrested and needs expert legal representation, call Draycott Browne today on +44 (0)161 228 2244
Case Study
Liverpool's Longest Fraud Trial
26 October 2018
In the longest fraud trial Liverpool's Crown Court has seen, Rob Mann of Draycott Browne conducted the successful representation of former Conservative councillor David Richard Barton. A not guilty verdict was returned after 137 days of trial allowing David to finally put his life back on track.