Fraud in the inception occurs when a party is tricked into signing a negotiable instrument while thinking he/she is signing something else.

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Fraud in the inception or fraud in the factum occurs when a person signs a negotiable instrument under false pretenses, such as being led to believe they are signing a different document. This is considered a type of fraud and can void the instrument.

Fraud in the Inception Occurs When a Party Is Tricked