The crime of False Pretenses is also known as Theft by False Pretenses or Larceny by False Pretenses. The crime of False Pretenses requires: a false representation. of a material fact (past or present) with the intent to defraud.
A crime at common law. The illegal taking of the property of another with intent to deprive the owner thereof.
The main difference between false pretenses and larceny is that a thief who secures title is guilty of false pretenses while someone who secures possession through fraud is guilty of larceny by trick.
