In 2005, Sayers was charged with the theft of more than £700,000, and of dishonestly obtaining a mortgage.

'A person who by any deception dishonestly obtains property belonging to another, with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it' commits that offence.

In early 2006, two other individuals were arrested and received an official caution for "dishonestly obtaining electronic communications services with intent to avoid payment."

Bedworth denies conspiracy to dishonestly obtain telecommunication services between June 13, 1989 and June 27, 1991.

He was charged with dishonestly obtaining money by deception, contrary to s.15(1) of the 1968 Theft Act.

(c) dishonestly obtains any exemption from or abatement of liability to make a payment; he shall be guilty of an offence.

Tandy was found guilty of "attempting to dishonestly obtain a financial advantage" on 6 October 2011.

In Straszkiewcz's case, he was prosecuted under the Communications Act and found guilty of dishonestly obtaining an electronic communications service.

(1) A person who by any deception dishonestly obtains services from another shall be guilty of an offence.

The CLRC gave examples where the defendant dishonestly obtained a rate rebate or a reduction in rent for the future.