However, it's not necessary for harm to result in order for the prosecutor to bring forward forgery charges. Fraud charges can be based on intent alone.Florida Statute § 831.01 defines forgery as falsely making, altering, forging, or counterfeiting certain types of documents. State Tax Fraud;; Public Assistance Fraud;; Mortgage and Bank Fraud; and; A Variety of Crimes Relating to Condominium Mismanagement. Elder Exploitation Unit. Property Fraud Alert Information.