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Section 3: Fraud by failing to disclose information

Fraud Act 2006 (2006 c. 35)

A person is in breach of this section if he—

(a) dishonestly fails to disclose to another person information which he is under a legal duty to disclose, and

(b) intends, by failing to disclose the information—

(i) to make a gain for himself or another, or

(ii) to cause loss to another or to expose another to a risk of loss.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-08-27. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
View s.3 on legislation.gov.uk

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Officer reference cards that cite this provision.

Offence cards

s.2 Fraud by false representations.4 Fraud by abuse of position

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