Larceny by False Pretenses

Larceny by false pretenses is a legal term referring to a crime where someone intentionally deceives another person to gain their property or money. This deception typically involves making false statements or claims that the victim believes, which leads them to willingly give up their belongings. Unlike theft, where property is taken without consent, larceny by false pretenses relies on manipulation and lies to persuade the victim to part with their assets. For it to qualify as a crime, the thief must have intended to permanently deprive the victim of their property.