A Worcester man admitted to fraud after claiming he needed money for solicitor fees.
Andrew Underwood, of Wordsworth Avenue, Worcester, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, November 2.
The 33-year-old committed the fraud in Bromyard, Herefordshire, between April 1, 2021, and January 1, 2024.
The court noted that Mr Underwood was dishonest about his financial situation and claimed he needed money for solicitor fees, with the intention of gaining money for himself by taking advantage of others.
Underwood was granted unconditional bail and will next appear in Worcester Crown Court for sentence on November 30.
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Fraud is a very diverse offence with significant differences in sentencing case to case.
The 33-year-old could expect a sentence ranging from a moderate fine to 10 years in prison, depending on the amount of money defrauded and his method of fraud.
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