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What penalty will be imposed if the amount of fraud is over 12,000 pesos but does not exceed 22,000 pesos?
What penalty will be imposed if the amount of fraud is over 12,000 pesos but does not exceed 22,000 pesos?
What happens to the penalty if the amount of fraud exceeds 22,000 pesos?
What happens to the penalty if the amount of fraud exceeds 22,000 pesos?
What penalty is imposed for fraud amounting to over 6,000 pesos but not exceeding 12,000 pesos?
What penalty is imposed for fraud amounting to over 6,000 pesos but not exceeding 12,000 pesos?
What penalty applies when the amount of fraud is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 6,000 pesos?
What penalty applies when the amount of fraud is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 6,000 pesos?
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What is the maximum total penalty that can be imposed for fraud under this provision?
What is the maximum total penalty that can be imposed for fraud under this provision?
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What term is used for the penalty in certain cases where accessory penalties may be imposed?
What term is used for the penalty in certain cases where accessory penalties may be imposed?
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What is the maximum penalty for fraud committed through unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence?
What is the maximum penalty for fraud committed through unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence?
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Which of the following is NOT considered unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence?
Which of the following is NOT considered unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence?
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What is the maximum penalty for fraud committed through false pretenses or fraudulent acts?
What is the maximum penalty for fraud committed through false pretenses or fraudulent acts?
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Which of the following is considered a false pretense or fraudulent act?
Which of the following is considered a false pretense or fraudulent act?
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What constitutes prima facie evidence of deceit through false pretense or fraudulent act in the case of issuing a check with insufficient funds?
What constitutes prima facie evidence of deceit through false pretense or fraudulent act in the case of issuing a check with insufficient funds?
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What type of fraud is mentioned in relation to obtaining food, refreshment, or accommodation without payment?
What type of fraud is mentioned in relation to obtaining food, refreshment, or accommodation without payment?
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Study Notes
Swindling (Estafa)
- The punishment for swindling depends on the amount of fraud:
- Over 22,000 pesos: Prision mayor in its maximum period, with an additional year for each additional 10,000 pesos, up to a maximum of 20 years.
- 12,000-22,000 pesos: Prision correccional in its maximum period to prision mayor in its minimum period.
- 6,000-12,000 pesos: Prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods.
- 200-6,000 pesos: Arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period.
- Less than 200 pesos: Arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods.
Means of Swindling
- Unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence:
- Altering the substance, quantity, or quality of something of value.
- Misappropriating or converting money, goods, or personal property received in trust or on commission.
- False pretenses or fraudulent acts:
- Using a fictitious name or falsely pretending to possess power, influence, qualifications, property, credit, agency, or business.
- Altering the quality, fineness, or weight of anything related to one's art or business.
- Pretending to have bribed a government employee.
- Postdating a check or issuing a check without sufficient funds.
- Obtaining food, refreshment, or accommodation at a hotel, inn, restaurant, or boarding house without paying.
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Test your knowledge of the laws on swindling (estafa) in the Philippines. This quiz covers the penalties and amounts involved in cases of fraud as stipulated by the law.
