False Pretense: False representation of fact or circumstance, calculated to mislead.

What is the Crime of False Pretenses?

False Pretenses, or more properly called "obtaining property by false pretenses," is a crime where someone lies or makes misrepresentations in order to obtain someone else's property.

The elements of the crime of false pretenses are:

1.  Obtaining title to the personal property of another,

2.  By means of an intentionally false statement of past or existing fact,

3.  With the intent to defraud the other person.