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## If one purchases a phone which later becomes defective after the warranty expires. A friend who worked in an electronic store gives him a fake sales receipt, dated within the warranty. This is certainly prohibited.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 47 in the name of Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg</ref> Similarly, if somebody borrows a friends AAA card for the free towing service although he himself is not a member, he is stealing the towing costs.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 47</ref> | ## If one purchases a phone which later becomes defective after the warranty expires. A friend who worked in an electronic store gives him a fake sales receipt, dated within the warranty. This is certainly prohibited.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 47 in the name of Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg</ref> Similarly, if somebody borrows a friends AAA card for the free towing service although he himself is not a member, he is stealing the towing costs.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 47</ref> | ||
## An attorney tells a client that the work will take ten hours, so he will be for that long at a certain rate. The case was completed successfully in 2. The lawyer rationalizes that since the client had agreed to pay for ten, he may bill for ten. However, since he agreed to bill by the hour, he may only charge for the 2 hours.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 49</ref> | ## An attorney tells a client that the work will take ten hours, so he will be for that long at a certain rate. The case was completed successfully in 2. The lawyer rationalizes that since the client had agreed to pay for ten, he may bill for ten. However, since he agreed to bill by the hour, he may only charge for the 2 hours.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 49</ref> | ||
## Insurance Companies | ## Insurance Companies | ||
### Somebody purchasing car insurance, illegally states that his older brother is the primary driver, and then the younger brother submits a claim. He may not accept payment from the insurance company.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 48</ref> | ### Somebody purchasing car insurance, illegally states that his older brother is the primary driver, and then the younger brother submits a claim. He may not accept payment from the insurance company.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 48</ref> | ||
